Fortinet FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE

Legacy · end of sale · upgrade path below

End-of-sale 24-port Gigabit access switch with full PoE+ on every port (370 W budget, 740 W dual PSU) plus 4x 10GE SFP+ and 2x 40GE QSFP+ uplinks, 288 Gbps switching, FortiLink-managed. The FS-524D-FPOE hardware is no longer stocked - the current, in-stock replacement is the FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE. See the upgrade path below.

KEY SPECS
Ports24x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
PoE24-port PoE+ (802.3af/at), 370 W (740 W dual PSU)
Switching capacity288 Gbps
StatusEnd of sale · upgrade to 624F-FPOE
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Fortinet FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE (FS-524D-FPOE)Fortinet Select Partner
OVERVIEW

What the FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE is for

The FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE is a 24-port Gigabit Ethernet access switch from Fortinet's 500-series Secure Campus line - 24x GE RJ45 ports, four 10GE SFP+ and two 40GE QSFP+ uplinks, with 288 Gbps of switching capacity. It powers all 24 access ports with PoE+ (802.3af/at) on a 370 W budget (740 W with a second power supply). Managed over FortiLink from any FortiGate, it folds wired access into the Security Fabric so switching, Wi-Fi and security share one console.

The 524D-FPOE has reached end of sale and is no longer stocked as new hardware. The current, in-stock replacement is the FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE - the same 24-port access role with 5GE multi-gigabit copper, 25GE SFP28 uplinks and hardware MACsec. See the upgrade path below, or contact us for migration help.

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WHICH MODEL IS RIGHT

Replace the FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE

A quick guide to choosing the right current FortiSwitch access switch.

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FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE
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FortiSwitch 648F
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SPECIFICATIONS

FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE specifications

Total network interfaces24x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
PoE ports24 (802.3af/at)
PoE power budget370 W / 740 W
Switching capacity (duplex)288 Gbps
Forwarding rate428 Mpps
MAC address table96,000
VLANs4,094
SwitchingLayer 2/3 (FortiSwitchOS)
ManagementFortiLink from any FortiGate, or standalone
Uplinks4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
Form factor1 RU rackmount
Power370 W / 740 W dual-PSU PoE budget; redundant FS-PSU-600
Product lifecycleEnd of sale (legacy); upgrade path: FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE
Security FabricIntegrated - wired NAC, segmentation, one-console policy

Source: Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Campus Series datasheet (524D-FPOE ordering rows) and published 500-series specifications. FS-524D-FPOE is end of sale; specs shown for reference and migration planning.

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USE CASES

Where the 524D-FPOE fit

Plan an upgrade
Move to the in-stock FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE - same 24-port role with 5GE copper, 25GE uplinks and MACsec.
10G + 40G uplinks
Four 10GE SFP+ and two 40GE QSFP+ ports for high-bandwidth links to the core.
FortiLink managed
Plug-and-play switching managed straight from your FortiGate.
Security Fabric
Wired NAC and segmentation as part of the fabric.
FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE variants

Compare the FortiSwitch 500-series line

The 524D and 524D-FPOE share the same 24-port / 288 Gbps platform with 10GE SFP+ and 40GE QSFP+ uplinks – they differ by Power over Ethernet: the 524D-FPOE powers 24 ports at up to 740 W, the data-only 524D has no PoE. The 48-port 548D-FPOE is the larger sibling. All are now end of sale; the current equivalents are the FortiSwitch 624F and 624F-FPOE.

ModelPoE portsPoE budgetSwitching
FortiSwitch 524D0 (data only)288 GbpsView →
FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE24 (802.3af/at)370 W / 740 W288 GbpsViewing
FortiSwitch 548D-FPOE48 (802.3af/at)750 W / 1440 W336 GbpsView →
COMPARE THE LINEUP

The FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE and its modern replacement

The 524D-FPOE is end of sale. The FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE is the direct, currently-shipping replacement – same 24-port access role with 5GE multi-gigabit copper, 25GE SFP28 uplinks, hardware MACsec and 440 Gbps switching. Same FortiSwitchOS and FortiLink management across the range.

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FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE
GE ports24
Uplinks4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
PoE budget370 W / 740 W
Switching288 Gbps
Direct replacement
FortiSwitch 624F
GE ports24
Uplinks4x 25GE SFP28
PoE budgetNone
Switching440 Gbps
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With PoE 802.3bt
FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE
GE ports24
Uplinks4x 25GE SFP28
PoE budget1440 W (802.3bt)
Switching440 Gbps
View the FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE →
ACCESSORIES

Accessories for the FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE

10GE SFP+ and 40GE QSFP+ uplink transceivers for the fiber ports. The same optics carry over to the current FortiSwitch 624F.

10GE SFP+ SR transceiver
10 GbE SFP+ transceiver, short range (SR)
FN-TRAN-SFP+SR
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40GE QSFP+ SR transceiver
40 GbE QSFP+ transceiver, short range (SR)
FN-TRAN-QSFP+SR
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FAQ

FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE - frequently asked questions

No. The FortiSwitch 524D-FPOE (FS-524D-FPOE) has reached end of sale and is no longer stocked as new hardware. The current, in-stock replacement is the FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE – we can quote it and help you migrate. FortiCare renewals for existing 524D-FPOE units may still be available; contact us.

The FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE is the direct replacement – the same 24-port access role with 5GE multi-gigabit copper, 25GE SFP28 uplinks, hardware MACsec and a higher 440 Gbps switching capacity. Same FortiSwitchOS and FortiLink management.

Yes – the 524D-FPOE powered all 24 access ports with PoE+ (802.3af/at) on a 370 W budget (740 W with a second PSU). The data-only 524D had no PoE. The current equivalent is the 624F-FPOE with 802.3bt PoE.

Over FortiLink from any FortiGate firewall, so switching, Wi-Fi and security were managed in one console with no separate controller. It could also run standalone. The FortiSwitch 624F-FPOE keeps the same FortiLink management.

Yes. As a Fortinet Select Partner we can spec the right current FortiSwitch, match port and PoE counts, and quote hardware plus FortiCare. Hardware ships free and fast; licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

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