• Secure Ethernet Switching
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Secure Ethernet Switching

Fortinet’s Ethernet switches can be managed standalone or integrate directly into the Fortinet Security Fabric via the FortiLink protocol.

FortiLink is a key supporting technology of the FortiSwitch, that enable its ports to become extensions of the FortiGate security appliance. When connected via FortiLink the security polices of the FortiSwitch can mirror the FortiGate making Firewall interfaces and Switch ports equally secure.

Centralised management through the FortiGate simplifies deployment and provisioning of FortiSwitch with no touch auto-discovery, one click VLAN and security policy assignment. With an integrated access layer, the FortiGate provides consolidated visibility and reporting easing management and troubleshooting.

FortiLink enables stacking of up to 300 switches per FortiGate, depending on the model. All of these features are included and have no licensing fee.

Features and Benefits
Security Fabric Integration with FortiLink
FortiGate management of FortiSwitch extends Security Fabric features to the Ethernet access layer.
No Touch Provisioning and Management with FortiLink
Auto discovery, Global VLAN and Security Policies, Firewall interfaces and Ethernet ports equally secure.
Highly Scalable
Broad portfolio of stackable 1, 10, and 40 GE access ports with up to 100 GE uplinks to scale from desktop to datacenter.
Unparalleled Visibility
Single pane of glass management of both Security and Network Access, Device detection and port visibility.
Enable voice, data, and wireless traffic across a single network
Power network and IoT devices with POE, Auto provision using LLDP-MED.
Virtual Stacking
FortiLink enables stacking across IDFs when managed, up to 300 switches based on FortiGate model.

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