Description
Fortinet FortiSwitch Rugged 216F-POE (FSR-216F-POE)
The FortiSwitch Rugged 216F-POE is a hardened industrial Ethernet switch designed to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity and robust PoE power in demanding environments. Engineered for operational technology (OT), industrial control networks, and harsh outdoor or indoor installations, it combines rugged reliability with advanced switching, management, and security features.
Industrial-Grade Durability & Reliability
Built for extreme conditions, the FortiSwitch Rugged 216F-POE offers:
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Fanless, passive cooling design with no moving parts for enhanced reliability
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Ingress Protection: IP40 suitable for industrial settings
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Extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to 75 °C (depending on enclosure airflow)
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Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): > 30 years
This rugged construction ensures dependable performance even in environments with temperature swings, vibration, or electrical noise.
Flexible Connectivity with PoE Power
FortiSwitch Rugged 216F-POE delivers versatile Gigabit access and fiber connectivity:
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16 x 10/100/1 G RJ45 ports with PoE 802.3af/at/bt (90 W) support
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4 x 1 G/10 G SFP+ fiber uplink ports
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PoE power budget: 360 W total
This combination enables high-speed access and uplink performance while powering connected devices such as surveillance cameras, wireless access points, sensors, and industrial endpoints over Ethernet.
High-Performance Switching
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Switching capacity (duplex): 112 Gbps
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Forwarding rate (duplex): 166 Mpps
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MAC address storage: 16 K
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VLANs supported: 4 K
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Low network latency (< 1 µs)
These capabilities ensure responsive and efficient data forwarding for access-layer applications in industrial and enterprise networks.
FortiLink & Security-Driven Networking
When paired with a FortiGate (including FortiGate Rugged), FortiLink enables the FSR-216F-POE to operate as a logical extension of the FortiGate, integrating switching into the Fortinet Security Fabric. This provides centralized management and simplified operations with:
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Automated switch discovery and configuration
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Centralized VLAN and policy management
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802.1X authentication (port-based, MAC-based, MAB)
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Host quarantine, device detection, and FortiGuard IoT identification
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NAC capabilities and enhanced visibility across OT and IT environments
Redundant Power & Industrial Design
The switch includes:
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Redundant DC power input terminals
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Reverse power protection
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Wide DC input voltage support suited to industrial power systems
This ensures continuous uptime even in power-sensitive deployments.
Form Factor & Deployment
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DIN-rail mount form factor for compact industrial installations
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Designed to meet rigorous industrial compliance and environmental standards
View data sheet: FortiSwitch Rugged Data Sheet