Fortinet FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE (FSR-424F-POE)
The FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE is a hardened industrial Ethernet switch that combines secure, enterprise-grade switching with ruggedized hardware engineered for operational technology (OT) environments and harsh industrial conditions. With high-performance connectivity, powerful PoE capabilities, and resilient design characteristics, it enables reliable, secure network access and power for edge devices in demanding locations.
Industrial-Grade Durability & Reliability
Built to withstand tough environments, the FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE offers:
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IP40 ingress protection for dust and industrial conditions
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Fanless design (passive cooling) with no moving parts for high reliability
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Extended operating temperature range from -40 °C to 75 °C depending on air flow and enclosure conditions
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Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): > 30 years, ensuring resilient long-term operation
Designed for environments such as industrial facilities, utility substations, transportation deployments, and remote OT sites, the rugged chassis and industrial compliance make this switch ready for mission-critical networks.
High-Performance Connectivity
FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE delivers robust switching and interconnect capabilities:
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12 x 2.5 GE RJ45 ports
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12 x 2.5 GE SFP+ ports
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4 x 10 GE SFP+ ports
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2 x 40 GE QSFP+ ports
This mix of high-density multi-gigabit and high-speed uplinks supports both modern access layer connectivity and high-bandwidth aggregation.
Next-Generation PoE & Power Delivery
Power critical edge devices directly over Ethernet with advanced PoE support:
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12 x PoE 802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W ports
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Maximum PoE power budget: 421 W
This enables powering devices such as high-resolution cameras, sensors, and wireless access points while simplifying deployment and cabling.
High-Speed, Low-Latency Switching
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Switching capacity (duplex): 360 Gbps
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Forwarding rate (duplex): 536 Mpps
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MAC address storage: 32K
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VLANs supported: 4K
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Sub-microsecond latency (<1 µs)
These performance characteristics ensure responsive and efficient data forwarding for industrial automation and control traffic.
FortiLink & Security-Driven Networking
When integrated with a FortiGate (including FortiGate Rugged), FortiLink enables the FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE to become a logical extension of the FortiGate, bringing unified network and security management under a single console. This integration delivers:
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Centralized VLAN and policy configuration
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Automated switch discovery and configuration
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Security features including 802.1X authentication (port-based, MAC-based, MAB)
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Host quarantine, device detection, and FortiGuard IoT identification
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Enhanced visibility and simplified Operational Technology (OT) and IT network management
Redundant Power & Robust Design
FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE includes:
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Redundant DC power input terminals
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Reverse power protection
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Wide input voltage support for PoE operation and flexibility in industrial power environments
Form Factor & Environment
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Rack-mount industrial form factor
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Designed for extreme industrial reliability and compliance with relevant standards and certifications
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Supports conditions like vibration, shock, and thermal variation commonly encountered in industrial settings