Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-248E-POE Layer 2/3 FortiGate 48xGE LAN POE

Summary

• The FortiSwitch™ Access Family is tailored to meet the unique demands of enterprise branch offices and small businesses. An unparalleled combination of security, ease of use, and scalability makes FortiSwitch™ the ideal choice for Ethernet infrastructure.
• 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. By using FortiLink, the FortiSwitch becomes a logical extension of the FortiGate, allowing for 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 offers visibility into all connected devices, automated segmentation and security policies for IoT devices, quarantine if compromised, and virtual patching to help protect against threats.
• Built-in Ethernet Port Security Traditional Ethernet port security demands manual effort and continuous maintenance, which is impractical for IT administrators of remote branches or small business. Consequently, Ethernet ports are frequently left unprotected. FortiSwitch access switching offers IT administrators the ability secure ports ensuring only approved users and devices get access to the network.
• User- and Device-Based Access Control and Policy Enforcement Whether leveraging Fortinet Identity Access Management (IAM) or third-party identity providers, FortiLink automation can leverage user identity to make granular role-based policy decisions, allowing you to implement zero-trust principles