The FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE is a 1U Layer 2/3 switch with 16 GbE, 8 2.5GbE and 2 5GbE RJ-45 ports, 24 of them PoE, plus four 10GE SFP+ uplinks. It is intended for campus access with multi-gigabit Wi-Fi access points, managed standalone or by a FortiGate via FortiLink.
Key features
- 16x GE RJ-45 802.3af/at PoE ports
- 8x 2.5GE RJ-45 ports with 802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W PoE
- 2x 5GE RJ-45 ports and 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks
- 421 W PoE budget; 172 Gbps switching capacity
- Redundant built-in AC power
Specifications
| Access ports | 16 x GE + 8 x 2.5GE + 2 x 5GE RJ-45 |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 4 x 10GE SFP+ (1GE SFP compatible) |
| PoE | 24 ports (16 x 802.3af/at, 8 x 802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W) |
| PoE budget | 421 W |
| Switching capacity | 172 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 255 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 2/3 |
| Stacking | FortiLink stacking via FortiGate (auto inter-switch links) |
| Management | FortiGate (FortiLink), standalone GUI/CLI, FortiSwitch cloud management |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount |
| Power supply | Built-in redundant AC, 100-240V AC |
| License | Optional FS-SW-LIC-400 advanced features license |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.3 x 1.73 x 16.14 in |
| Weight | 13.0 lb |
| Warranty | Fortinet limited lifetime warranty |
Frequently asked questions
What is the PoE budget?
421 W across 24 PoE ports.
Which ports support 60 W PoE?
The eight 2.5GE ports support 802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W.
Do the 5GE ports provide PoE?
No, the datasheet lists PoE on the 16 GE and 8 2.5GE ports only.
Source: official Fortinet datasheet.
Fortinet limited lifetime warranty
- Access ports:
- 16 x GE + 8 x 2.5GE + 2 x 5GE RJ-45
- Uplinks:
- 4 x 10GE SFP+ (1GE SFP compatible)
- PoE:
- 24 ports (16 x 802.3af/at, 8 x 802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W)
- PoE budget:
- 421 W
- Switching capacity:
- 172 Gbps
- Layer:
- Layer 2/3
- Stacking:
- FortiLink stacking via FortiGate (auto inter-switch links)
- Management:
- FortiGate (FortiLink), standalone GUI/CLI, FortiSwitch cloud management
- Form factor:
- 1U rack mount
- Power supply:
- Built-in redundant AC, 100-240V AC
- License:
- Optional FS-SW-LIC-400 advanced features license
