FortiSwitch Secure Access Series

FortiSwitch Secure Access switches deliver a Secure, Simple,Scalable Ethernet solution with outstanding security, performance andmanageability for threat conscious small to mid-sized businesses, distributedenterprises and branch offices. Tightly integrated into the FortiGate NetworkSecurity Platform, the FortiSwitch Secure Access switches can be manageddirectly from the familiar FortiGate interface. This single pane of glassmanagement provides complete visibility and control of all users and devices onthe network, regardless of how they connect.

Security Fabric Integration

Reduces complexity and decreases management cost withnetwork security functions managed through a single console via FortiGate.

This integration allows all users to be authenticatedagainst the same user database, regardless of whether they connect to the wiredor wireless network, including temporary guest users.

In addition, same security policy can apply to a user ordevice regardless of how or where they connect to the network.

Simplify Network Deployment

The Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability in some models,enables simple installation of wireless Access Points and IP phones in thenetwork.

FortiLink Mode

The FortiSwitch Secure Access Switch series integratesdirectly into the FortiGate* Connected UTM, with switch administration andaccess port security managed from the familiar FortiGate interface. Regardlessof how users and devices connect to the network, you have complete visibilityand control over your network security and access through this single pane ofglass, perfectly suited to threat-conscious organizations of any size.

Standalone Mode

Virtualization and cloud computing have created densehigh-bandwidth Ethernet networking requirements in the data center, pushing thelimits of existing data center switching. FortiSwitch Data Center switches meetthese challenges by providing a high performance 10 or 40 GE capable switchingplatform, with a low Total Cost of Ownership. Ideal for Top of Rack server orfirewall aggregation applications, as well as enterprise network core ordistribution deployments, these switches are purpose-built to meet the needs oftoday s bandwidth intensive environments.