Name: FS-424E-Fiber Fortinet 400 248E 48x SFP Port 4x SFP+ Switch
Brand: Fortinet
SKU: FS-424E-FIBER
Price: 1960.04 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E-FIBER is a fiber-focused, high-capacity managed Layer 2/3 switch designed for businesses seeking enterprise-class performance and control. Equipped with 24 1G SFP ports, 4 10G SFP+ uplinks, and comprehensive routing protocols, it ensures network scalability, high throughput, and ultra-low latency. Its advanced management and security capabilities make it a powerful core or aggregation switch for modern IT infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Fortinet
Part Number	FS-424E-FIBER
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Switch Ports	24 x 1G SFP (fiber) ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports 1 x RJ-45 Serial 1 x USB 2.0 Type A
Switching Capacity	128 Gbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	204 Mpps
Flash Memory	256 MB
Max VLANs Supported	Up to 4,000 VLANs

Performance
Latency	< 1 µs
MAC Address Table Size	32,000 entries

Management and Configuration
Security	802.1X authentication, RADIUS support, Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, TFTP, SSH, CLI
Routing Protocol	RIP-2, VRRP, OSPFv2, Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3ab, 802.1p, 802.3af, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w, 802.1x, 802.1s, 802.1ab (LLDP)

Product Description
Short Description ✔ Managed Layer 2/3 switch with 24 x 1G SFP and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports ✔ Offers 128 Gbps switching capacity with ultra-low latency under 1 microsecond ✔ Includes dedicated management port, console port, and USB 2.0 Type A ✔ Supports up to 4,000 VLANs and advanced Layer 3 routing protocols Long Description The Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E-FIBER (FS-424E-FIBER) is a high-performance managed Layer 2/3 switch engineered for enterprise and data center deployments requiring robust fiber connectivity and scalable switching performance. With 24 x 1G SFP fiber ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports, this switch provides seamless integration into fiber-based infrastructures. The unit supports a switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 204 Mpps, delivering fast and efficient data handling. Low latency under 1 microsecond ensures minimal transmission delays in demanding environments. Integrated with advanced features such as support for 4,000 VLANs, RIP-2, OSPFv2, and VRRP routing, the FortiSwitch 424E-FIBER brings enterprise-grade flexibility and control. Security is enhanced with 802.1X authentication, ACLs, and RADIUS support. Management is simplified with a wide range of protocols including SNMP, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, and CLI. Key Features 24 x 1G SFP fiber ports and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for fiber connectivity 128 Gbps switching capacity and 204 Mpps forwarding rate Dedicated RJ-45 management port, RJ-45 serial console port, and USB 2.0 support Advanced Layer 3 routing with OSPFv2, VRRP, and BFD Supports up to 4,000 VLANs and 8 link aggregation groups Security features include 802.1X authentication and Access Control Lists Internal AC power supply with redundant power support This switch provides scalable, secure, and high-performance switching tailored for enterprises needing reliable fiber backbone infrastructure with integrated Layer 3 capabilities.

Use Cases
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E-FIBER is ideal for organizations requiring high-density fiber connectivity with advanced Layer 2/3 management capabilities. It suits environments where ultra-low latency and scalable VLAN segmentation are critical, such as enterprise data centers and service provider aggregation layers. How It's Used: Aggregation switch in enterprise campus networks supporting high-volume fiber uplinks for distributed office floors. Core switch in data center environments requiring low-latency 10G SFP+ connectivity for virtualization clusters. Edge switch for service providers delivering multi-tenant VLAN segmentation with robust Layer 3 routing. High-performance connectivity hub for industrial or smart building networks with fiber backbone demands. Switch platform in telecommunications network points of presence (PoPs) to manage dense fiber access and routing. This switch's combination of fiber port density, advanced routing, and management features supports operational efficiency by simplifying network segmentation and scaling without compromising latency. It enables reliable, high-throughput communication essential for modern IT infrastructures requiring flexible, centralized control.