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Silver rack-mount network switch with 24 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP slots

Fortinet

Fortinet FS-224E-POE 24-port managed network switch

SKU CH-SFW4-V3RAD MPN FS-224E-POE

A managed Layer 2/3 switch with 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 4 SFP uplinks and 180 W PoE+ budget, stackable and centrally managed from a FortiGate

  • Switch Typemanaged
  • Primary PortsFortiSwitch-224E-POE Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch controller c
  • VLAN SupportYes
  • PoEYes
  • StackableYes
  • Dimensions1.73 x 9 x 12.99 inches

Series 200 Series

Model FS-224E-POE

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  • Layer 2/3 management via FortiGate controller
  • 12 PoE+ RJ45 ports deliver 180 W total power
  • 12 additional RJ45 ports plus 4 SFP uplinks
  • Stackable to 300 switches under single FortiGate
  • 1 RU rack height fits dense wiring-closet deployments

Fortinet 224E-POE 24-port managed switch

The Fortinet FS-224E-POE is a Layer 2/3 managed switch with 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports and 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks. It delivers up to 180 W of PoE+ power across 12 of its RJ45 ports. The unit is stackable and integrates with FortiGate controllers for centralised management.

Suited for FortiGate-managed networks needing PoE+

This switch fits organisations that already use FortiGate appliances and want a single pane of glass for wired and wireless access. It supports VLANs, stacking up to 300 units per controller, and store-and-forward switching. Buyers without a FortiGate controller or who need higher PoE budgets per port should look elsewhere.

180 W total PoE+ budget across 12 ports

The 180 W limit is shared among the 12 PoE+ RJ45 ports, so simultaneous full 30 W delivery to every port is not possible. Plan device counts and power classes against this shared budget before deployment.

Highlights

  • Layer 2/3 management via FortiGate controller
  • 12 PoE+ RJ45 ports deliver 180 W total power
  • 12 additional RJ45 ports plus 4 SFP uplinks
  • Stackable to 300 switches under single FortiGate
  • 1 RU rack height fits dense wiring-closet deployments

Specifications

BrandFortinet
Series200 series
Model224E-POE
Part NumberFS-224E-POE
Switch Typemanaged
Primary PortsFortiSwitch-224E-POE Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch controller compatible PoE+ switch with 24 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x GE SFP, with automatic Max 180W POE output limit
VLAN SupportYes
PoEYes
StackableYes
Dimensions1.73 x 9 x 12.99 inches
Weight5.37 lbs (2.44 kg)
Shipping weight5.44 kg
Package size584 × 432 × 152 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the FS-224E-POE in a rack and what step is often missed?

Mount the 1 RU chassis using the supplied brackets, connect the 24 GE RJ45 ports and 4 GE SFP uplinks, then enable FortiLink on the FortiGate so the switch is recognised as a managed device; skipping the FortiLink authorisation leaves the switch unmanaged.

What maintenance or replacement will the FS-224E-POE need over time?

The internal fan assembly is the only field-replaceable moving part; plan to clean dust from the ventilation slots every 6–12 months and replace the fan kit if bearing noise appears.

What limit appears first when the FS-224E-POE runs under sustained PoE+ load?

The 180 W PoE budget caps total powered-device draw; once the sum of connected phones, cameras or access points reaches 180 W the switch stops supplying power to additional ports until load drops.

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