24-port Gigabit access switch with 24x GE RJ45 ports and four GbE SFP fiber uplinks, data only, 56 Gbps switching, in a compact 1 RU chassis. FortiLink-managed by any FortiGate so wired, wireless and security share one console. For PoE choose the 124E-POE (185 W) or the full-PoE 124E-FPOE (370 W).
The configurations most customers buy: the switch on its own, or with FortiCare support. The complete catalog is further down.
| Configuration | Price & action |
|---|---|
| FortiSwitch 124E 24-port GE access switch. License not included. | View productFS-124E Original price was: USD$489.00.USD$345.05Current price is: USD$345.05.Out of stock Out of stock |
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| Support | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiCare Premium 24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs. | View productFC-10-WP12E-247-02-12 Original price was: USD$48.90.USD$45.84Current price is: USD$45.84.Add to cart | — | — |
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The FortiSwitch 124E is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet access switch from Fortinet's Secure Access line. It offers 24x GE RJ45 ports plus four GbE SFP fiber uplinks and 56 Gbps of switching capacity in a 1 RU rackmount chassis. The 124E is data only (no PoE output). Managed over FortiLink from any FortiGate, it folds wired access into the Security Fabric — one console for switching, Wi-Fi and security, with no separate controller. It also runs standalone. Need to power APs, phones or cameras? Choose the 124E-POE (12 PoE+ ports, 185 W) or the full-PoE 124E-FPOE (24 PoE+ ports, 370 W).
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| Total network interfaces | 24x GE RJ45 + 4x GE SFP |
| PoE ports | None (data only) |
| PoE power budget | — |
| Switching capacity (duplex) | 56 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 83 Mpps |
| MAC address table | 16,000 |
| VLANs | 4,094 |
| Switching | Layer 2 with Layer 3 features (FortiSwitchOS) |
| Management | FortiLink from any FortiGate, or standalone |
| Uplinks | 4x GE SFP |
| Form factor | 1 RU rackmount |
| Security Fabric | Integrated — wired NAC, segmentation, one-console policy |
Source: official Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access Series datasheet (124E column).
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All 124E models share the same 24-port / 56 Gbps platform with four GbE SFP uplinks. They differ by Power over Ethernet: the 124E has no PoE output, the 124E-POE powers 12 ports (185 W), and the 124E-FPOE powers all 24 ports (370 W).
The 124E is the 24-port member of the E-series access line. Step up to the 48-port 148E for a larger wiring closet. Same FortiSwitchOS and FortiLink management across the range.
Every available SKU for the FS-124E: switch hardware, FortiCare support and RMA services. Licensing delivered electronically worldwide.
| Configuration | Price & action |
|---|---|
| FortiSwitch 124E 24-port GE access switch. License not included. | View productFS-124E Original price was: USD$489.00.USD$345.05Current price is: USD$345.05.Out of stock Out of stock |
Brand-new, sealed · ships same / next business day · price shown live in your selected currency.
| Support | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiCare Premium 24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs. | View productFC-10-WP12E-247-02-12 Original price was: USD$48.90.USD$45.84Current price is: USD$45.84.Add to cart | — | — |
| FortiCare Elite Priority TAC queue, quarterly review & dedicated team. | View productFC-10-WP12E-284-02-12 Original price was: USD$73.35.USD$68.77Current price is: USD$68.77.Add to cart | — | — |
| FortiCare Premium → Elite Upgrade Step an existing FortiCare Premium contract up to Elite mid-term. | View productFC-10-WP12E-204-02-12 Original price was: USD$24.45.USD$22.92Current price is: USD$22.92.Add to cart | — | — |
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FortiCare and subscriptions delivered electronically worldwide · prices shown live in your selected currency · add-to-cart enabled when in stock.
Fiber uplink transceivers for the GbE SFP ports.
The FortiSwitch 124E (FS-124E) is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet access switch — 24x GE RJ45 ports plus 4x GE SFP fiber uplinks, data only, with 56 Gbps of switching capacity in a 1 RU chassis. It is FortiLink-managed by any FortiGate.
No — the base 124E is data only (24x GE RJ45 + 4x GE SFP). To power APs, phones or cameras, choose the 124E-POE (12 PoE+ ports, 185 W) or the full-PoE 124E-FPOE (24 PoE+ ports, 370 W).
Over FortiLink from any FortiGate firewall, so switching, Wi-Fi and security are managed in one console with no separate controller. It can also run standalone.
Yes — the 124E is a 1 RU rackmount switch and mounts directly in a standard 19-inch rack.
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