Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-248E-POE 48-Port PoE Rackmount Switch w/ 4x GE SFP ports

Secure Networking Through FortiLink
FortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol that enables seamless integration and management between a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall and the FortiSwitch Ethernet switching platform. Using FortiLink, the FortiSwitch becomes a logical extension of the FortiGate, allowing centralized management of both network security and access layer functions through a single interface.

Easy-to-Use Network Access Control (NAC) at No Cost
FortiLink integration enables basic NAC functionality to profile and securely onboard devices as they connect. FortiLink NAC provides visibility into all connected devices, automated segmentation and security policies for IoT devices, quarantine for compromised systems, and virtual patching to help protect against threats.

Built-in Ethernet Port Security
Traditional Ethernet port security requires manual effort and continuous maintenance, which is often impractical for IT administrators in remote branches or small businesses. As a result, many Ethernet ports remain unprotected. FortiSwitch access switching allows IT administrators to secure ports so that only approved users and devices can access the network. Automated port security, without requiring 802.1x, makes policy enforcement easy to implement and manage, while NGFW-level policies ensure granular control and zero-trust access for users and devices.

User and Device-Based Access Control and Policy Enforcement
Whether using Fortinet Identity Access Management (IAM) or third-party identity providers, FortiLink automation can leverage user identity to make granular role-based policy decisions, enabling the implementation of zero-trust principles.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
FortiSwitch enterprise architecture provides a built-in foundation for Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), giving organizations the flexibility to deploy the type and level of security needed at the edge of their network.