FortiSwitch delivers secure, scalable Ethernet switching with high availability and integrated management for campus, SD-Branch, and enterprise LAN environments. Designed to extend Fortinet’s Security Fabric to the wired network edge, FortiSwitch simplifies deployment, policy enforcement, and visibility across users and devices while supporting PoE, multi-gigabit ports, and uplinks up to 100 GE.
As a trusted Fortinet partner, we bring decades of expertise in next-generation network switching and infrastructure solutions. Our team has an extensive technical understanding of Fortinet’s product portfolio – enabling us to assess, integrate, and optimise solutions for even the most complex or high-demand environments.
Expert guidance for the right fit
We don’t just sell IT hardware. Every Fortinet solution we recommend is assessed against your specific security concerns, performance requirements, and both current and future infrastructure plans. This consultative approach ensures that our guidance is aligned with your bespoke needs, so that you can invest in a new network switch with complete confidence.
Exclusive access and strategic advantages
Through our partnership with Fortinet, your business will gain access to partner-only promotions, bundled solutions, and advanced training resources. Combined with our technical expertise and ongoing support, this ensures your Fortinet firewall is not only secure and cost-optimised, but also supported by a team that is skilled and future-ready.
Expert Networking Services
When you buy Fortinet hardware from Steel City Consulting, you’ll receive expert deployment and maximum benefits. We also provide support in the following specialist areas:
| Our service | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Networking Design & Installation |
+ Custom architecture aligned to your business goals + Scalable networks built for growth + Expert installation with minimal disruption to operations + 30-day support window post-installation |
| Network Management & Support |
+ Real-time performance and traffic monitoring + Network design tools for scaling and upgrades + Security alerting and incident response + Backup and failover strategy implementation |
| WiFi Site Surveys |
+ Heatmapping and signal analysis + Access point optimisation + Detailed reports and tailored recommendations + Security enhancements and interference mitigation |
| Business Fibre & FTTP Installation |
+ Up to 1Gbps dedicated bandwidth + Private and uncontended connections + Seamless installation and expert aftercare + 24/7 support and monitoring |
The Fortinet TradeUp Programme is a simple and cost-effective way to replace legacy or unused Fortinet hardware, protecting your existing investment and transferring existing subscription plans.
We’ll assess your products and work with Fortinet to generate a tailored TradeUp quote with your exclusive pricing discounts.
FortiFlex delivers consumption-based licensing for Fortinet’s Security Fabric.
Pay only for what you use with FortiFlex points.
Scale services up or down across cloud, hybrid, or on-premises with zero procurement delays.
One dashboard, unified licensing, daily billing, and unused points rollover.
Supports hybrid mesh firewalls, FortiGate appliances & virtual deployments.
Looking to upgrade your security at the best possible price?
As a certified partner, we can unlock exclusive Fortinet promotions for your business, providing enhanced resilience and efficiency across your network at unbeatable discounts.
FortiSwitch becomes significantly more powerful when paired with Fortinet’s management, analytics, and access control services. These services enhance operational automation, provide deep visibility and analytics across your infrastructure, and enable proactive network access control — all tightly integrated with the Fortinet Security Fabric for unified operations.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Centralised management | Single platform to manage FortiSwitch, FortiGate and other Fortinet devices |
| Configuration control | Policy objects, templates and device groups for consistent configuration |
| Automation | Zero-touch provisioning and change workflows |
| Scalability | Designed for large campus and enterprise estates |
| Licensing model | Appliance, VM or cloud-hosted options; licensing scales by device count |
As a certified Fortinet partner, our experts support FortiManager licensing and deployment planning for enterprises and data centres. For further details, visit our dedicated FortiManager page.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Cloud management | Cloud-hosted visibility and device management for Fortinet products |
| Operational simplicity | Reduces need for on-premises management infrastructure |
| Service hosting | Can host FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer services |
| Visibility & backups | Central dashboards and configuration backups |
| Licensing model | Subscription-based, varying by service level and features |
As a certified Fortinet partner, we validate FortiCloud subscriptions that simplify management and scale with your Fortinet infrastructure. Visit our FortiCloud hub to explore your options.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Centralised logging | Aggregates logs across Fortinet devices, including FortiSwitch |
| Analytics & reporting | Built-in dashboards for operational visibility and compliance |
| Fabric integration | Works as part of the Fortinet Security Fabric |
| Deployment options | Hardware, virtual appliance or cloud-hosted |
| Licensing model | Flexible licensing based on log volume and retention |
Our experts will help your team to size and license FortiAnalyzer correctly for your deployment and environment. For more details, please visit our FortiAnalyzer page.
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Device visibility | Discovery and profiling of connected devices, including IoT and BYOD |
| Access control | Policy-based network access enforcement at the switch layer |
| FortiSwitch integration | Works directly with FortiSwitch for segmentation and response |
| Automation | Dynamic VLAN assignment and policy actions |
| Licensing model | Tiered licensing, supporting core visibility through advanced automation |
As a certified Fortinet partner, we support FortiNAC licensing and integration with FortiSwitch deployments. Learn more about FortiNAC below.
With so much choice, we strive to bring clarity and precision to our customers’ subscription and licensing decisions. Our experts will assess your security risks, usage patterns, and priorities to prevent overspend or underuse – ensuring your FortiSwitch licensing fits perfectly today and scales with you tomorrow.
Talk to a certified Fortinet expert. We’ll help you choose the right combination of hardware, licenses, and services.
Our FAQ answers 3 common questions for enterprises, with FortiSwitch model comparisons and best use cases.
Q1. What physical interfaces and port densities do FortiSwitch models provide?
| Feature | FS-424E | FS-1024E | FS-1048E | FS-2048F | FS-3032E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Ports | 24x GE SFP + 4x 10GE SFP+ | 24x 10GE SFP/SFP+ + 2x 100GE QSFP28 | 48x GE/10GE SFP/SFP+ + 6x 40GE QSFP+ or 4x 100GE QSFP28 | 48x 25GE SFP28 + 2x 10GE SFP+/SFP + 8x 100GE QSFP28 | 32x 100GE QSFP28 |
| Uplink Options | 10GE on SFP+ | 100GE QSFP28 | Up to 100GE QSFP28 | 100GE QSFP28 | 100GE QSFP28 |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack | 1U Rack | 1U Rack | 1U Rack | 1U Rack |
| Typical Role | Access edge aggregation | Campus core / ToR aggregation | Larger campus or data centre aggregation | High-density campus/core | Ultra high-throughput data centre spine |
| FortiLink (Mgmt via FortiGate) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Q2. How do FortiSwitch models differ in switching performance and capacity?
| Metric | FS-424E | FS-1024E | FS-1048E | FS-2048F | FS-3032E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switching Capacity | ~128 Gbps | ~880 Gbps | ~1760 Gbps | ~4000 Gbps | ~6400 Gbps |
| Packets Per Second | ~204 Mpps | ~1039 Mpps | ~1518 Mpps | ~4000 Mpps | ~5952 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | ~32 K | ~64 K | ~144 K | ~96 K | ~72 K |
| VLANs Supported | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
Q3. What deployment roles are these FortiSwitch models designed for within enterprise and data-centre architectures?
| Deployment Role | FS-424E | FS-1024E | FS-1048E | FS-2048F | FS-3032E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch or Edge Layer | ✔ | — | — | — | — |
| Campus Access / Aggregation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Campus Core / Spine | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Data Centre Top-of-Rack | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| High Throughput Backbone | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
