Description
Fortinet FortiSwitch Rugged 108F (FSR-108F)
The FortiSwitch Rugged 108F is a ruggedised, industrial-grade Ethernet switch engineered to provide secure, reliable networking in harsh environments and mission-critical operational technology (OT) networks. Combining enterprise-class switching with a hardened design and passive cooling, it delivers dependable performance and simplified management for industrial access layer deployments.
Industrial-Strength Reliability
Built to withstand demanding conditions, the FortiSwitch Rugged 108F offers:
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Fanless, passive cooling with no moving parts for enhanced durability
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Ingress Protection: IP40, suitable for industrial and dusty environments
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Wide operating temperature range: from -40 °C to 75 °C (dependent on enclosure airflow)
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Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): > 30 years, ensuring long-term resilience
This rugged construction ensures the switch can reliably operate in extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, and electrical noise commonly found in industrial settings.
Flexible Connectivity for Industrial Networks
The FortiSwitch Rugged 108F provides a robust set of physical interfaces:
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6 x 1 G/100 M/10 M RJ45 ports auto-negotiating for modern and legacy devices
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2 x 1 G/100 M SFP ports fibre uplink support for extended reach and flexible topologies
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10/100/1000 service port and RJ-45 console port for easy out-of-band management
With Gigabit Ethernet speeds and beyond on all ports, this switch supports both high-throughput access and legacy device connectivity.
Industrial PoE and Power Redundancy
While the 108F model does not provide PoE output, it delivers operational simplicity with industrial-grade power design:
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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: ±12 V to ±57 V DC
These features maximise network availability and protect against power anomalies in industrial power environments.
Security-Driven Networking with FortiLink
When paired with a FortiGate (including FortiGate Rugged), FortiLink enables the FortiSwitch Rugged 108F to become a logical extension of the FortiGate firewall and part of the Fortinet Security Fabric. This integrated architecture simplifies networking and security management by enabling:
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Centralised VLAN and policy configuration
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Automated switch discovery and provisioning
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802.1X authentication (port-based and MAC-based)
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Host quarantine, device detection, and FortiGuard IoT identification
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NAC support through FortiLink-enabled deployments
This converged approach reduces operational complexity and enhances visibility across both IT and OT domains.
Performance & Switching
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Switching capacity (duplex): 16 Gbps
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Forwarding rate: 23.8 Mpps
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MAC address table: 16 K
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VLANs supported: 4 K
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Network latency: < 1 µs
These performance characteristics deliver efficient and responsive switching at the network edge.
Form Factor & Deployment
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DIN-rail mount for compact installation in industrial cabinets and racks
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Industrial certifications and compliance for EMI/EMS, IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, and more
view data sheet: FortiSwitch Rugged Data Sheet