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FortiSwitch

byFortinet
in
4.9
2025
Market Presence: Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN, Data Center Switching

Overview

Product Information on FortiSwitch

Updated 13th October 2025

What is FortiSwitch?

FortiSwitch is a software designed to deliver secure, scalable Ethernet switching solutions for enterprise networks. It integrates with security fabrics and enables centralized management to streamline network operations. The software supports features such as VLAN segmentation, Quality of Service, and layer 2 and layer 3 switching. It facilitates network visibility and control, helping organizations enforce security policies and maintain compliance requirements. FortiSwitch software is used to address business needs for secure connectivity and efficient management of distributed network environments within various organizational infrastructures.

FortiSwitch Pricing

FortiSwitch software uses a pricing model based on hardware type and switch capacity with options for purchase that vary depending on the number of ports, throughput and network features required. Licenses and support subscriptions are available separately and are typically structured annually or in multi-year terms.

Overall experience with FortiSwitch

SYSTEM ADMIN - IT AND SECURITY
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Unified platform streamlines network management across multiple locations effectively”

5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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ASSISTANT MANAGER IT
50M - 250M USD, Services (non-Government)
CRITICAL

“Fortinet Needs Improvement in Switching Performance Despite Strong Security Focus”

3.0
Dec 15, 2025
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2025
For Market:
Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN

Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

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About Company

Company Description

Updated 1st November 2023

Founded more than 20 years ago in Sunnyvale, California, Fortinet continues to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 680,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry.

Company Details

Updated 1st November 2023
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
Sunnyvale, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
https://www.fortinet.com

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FortiSwitch Reviews and Ratings

4.9

(362 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
87%
4 Star
13%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • SYSTEM ADMIN - IT AND SECURITY
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Unified platform streamlines network management across multiple locations effectively

    5.0
    Jul 14, 2026
    We have been using FortiSwitches along with our FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiClient and FortiAnalyzer for quite a long time and it's really helpful for us particularly in simplified Management including Configuration, Change Management, Firmware Upgrades, Troubleshooting. Being a Network Administrator and managing multiple locations office Network was a real tough job with followed SLAs and this tool helped us in that concern. From IT-HQ, we are able to manage and operate all location Network Switches, Wifi Access Points including performing cable tests and Spectrum Analysis on LAN and WLAN. This has also increased our Security Posture at Network Level and in this modern day, cyber-threats have to be contained with Access Security.
  • SYSTEM ADMIN - IT AND SECURITY
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Unified platform streamlines network management across multiple locations effectively

    5.0
    Jul 14, 2026
    We have been using FortiSwitches along with our FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiClient and FortiAnalyzer for quite a long time and it's really helpful for us particularly in simplified Management including Configuration, Change Management, Firmware Upgrades, Troubleshooting. Being a Network Administrator and managing multiple locations office Network was a real tough job with followed SLAs and this tool helped us in that concern. From IT-HQ, we are able to manage and operate all location Network Switches, Wifi Access Points including performing cable tests and Spectrum Analysis on LAN and WLAN. This has also increased our Security Posture at Network Level and in this modern day, cyber-threats have to be contained with Access Security.
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User Sentiment About FortiSwitch
Reviewer Insights for: FortiSwitch
Performance of FortiSwitch Across Market Features

FortiSwitch Likes & Dislikes

Like

Unified Platform with Simplified controls & GUI. Supporting tools for Configuration setup and for Diagnostics Part as well. License options are also not complicated, which is helping us to convince the Finance Team. Native integration solution without the need for advanced tools like NAC or SOC solutions. FortiView, FortiLink NAC, Floor Plan/Map uploading options giving us more advantage to keep our Day-to-Day job easy.

Like

Unified Platform with Simplified controls & GUI. Supporting tools for Configuration setup and for Diagnostics Part as well. License options are also not complicated, which is helping us to convince the Finance Team. Native integration solution without the need for advanced tools like NAC or SOC solutions. FortiView, FortiLink NAC, Floor Plan/Map uploading options giving us more advantage to keep our Day-to-Day job easy.

Like

Unified Platform with Simplified controls & GUI. Supporting tools for Configuration setup and for Diagnostics Part as well. License options are also not complicated, which is helping us to convince the Finance Team. Native integration solution without the need for advanced tools like NAC or SOC solutions. FortiView, FortiLink NAC, Floor Plan/Map uploading options giving us more advantage to keep our Day-to-Day job easy.

Dislike

For its full use of functionality, it requires end to end Fortinet infrastructure.

Dislike

For its full use of functionality, it requires end to end Fortinet infrastructure.

Dislike

For its full use of functionality, it requires end to end Fortinet infrastructure.