The FortiSwitch Rugged 424F-POE is a fanless 1U Layer 2/3 ruggedized switch with 12 2.5GbE RJ-45 PoE ports, 12 2.5GbE SFP ports, four 10G SFP+ and two 40G QSFP+ ports. It is intended for industrial and utility networks, managed by a FortiGate or standalone.
Key features
- 12x 1/2.5GE RJ-45 PoE ports (802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W)
- 12x 1/2.5GE SFP, 4x 10G SFP+ and 2x 40G QSFP+ ports
- 421 W PoE budget
- 360 Gbps switching capacity, 536 Mpps
- Fanless 1U rack mount, IP40
Specifications
| Access ports | 12 x 1/2.5GE RJ-45 PoE + 12 x 1/2.5GE SFP |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 4 x 10G SFP+ + 2 x 40G QSFP+ |
| PoE | 12 x 802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W |
| PoE budget | 421 W |
| Switching capacity | 360 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 536 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 2/3 |
| Stacking | FortiGate switch controller compatible (FortiLink) |
| Management | FortiGate (FortiLink), standalone GUI/CLI, FortiSwitch cloud management |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount, IP40, fanless |
| Power supply | Redundant DC input terminals |
| License | Optional FS-SW-LIC-400 advanced features license |
| Operating temperature | -40 to 70 °C (max 50 °C with 420 W PoE) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.32 x 1.73 x 16.14 in |
| Weight | 13.9 lb |
| Warranty | Fortinet limited lifetime warranty |
Frequently asked questions
What is the PoE budget?
421 W across 12 RJ-45 ports (802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W).
Does PoE load affect temperature rating?
Yes: 70 °C max with 105 W PSE, 60 °C with 315 W, 50 °C with 420 W.
Is it rack-mountable?
Yes, it is a 1U rackmount unit with IP40 rating.
Source: official Fortinet datasheet.
Fortinet limited lifetime warranty
- Access ports:
- 12 x 1/2.5GE RJ-45 PoE + 12 x 1/2.5GE SFP
- Uplinks:
- 4 x 10G SFP+ + 2 x 40G QSFP+
- PoE:
- 12 x 802.3af/at/4-pair 60 W
- PoE budget:
- 421 W
- Switching capacity:
- 360 Gbps
- Layer:
- Layer 2/3
- Stacking:
- FortiGate switch controller compatible (FortiLink)
- Management:
- FortiGate (FortiLink), standalone GUI/CLI, FortiSwitch cloud management
- Form factor:
- 1U rack mount, IP40, fanless
- Power supply:
- Redundant DC input terminals
- License:
- Optional FS-SW-LIC-400 advanced features license
