End-of-sale 24-port Gigabit access switch (24x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+, data only, 288 Gbps switching, FortiLink-managed). The FS-524D hardware is no longer stocked - the current, in-stock replacement is the FortiSwitch 624F. See the upgrade path below.
The FortiSwitch 524D 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 is data only (no PoE). 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 has reached end of sale and is no longer stocked as new hardware. The current, in-stock replacement is the FortiSwitch 624F - 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.
A quick guide to choosing the right current FortiSwitch access switch.
| Total network interfaces | 24x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+ |
| PoE ports | 0 (data only) |
| PoE power budget | — |
| Switching capacity (duplex) | 288 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 428 Mpps |
| MAC address table | 96,000 |
| VLANs | 4,094 |
| Switching | Layer 2/3 (FortiSwitchOS) |
| Management | FortiLink from any FortiGate, or standalone |
| Uplinks | 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+ |
| Form factor | 1 RU rackmount |
| Power | AC PSU; redundant FS-PSU-150 |
| Product lifecycle | End of sale (legacy); upgrade path: FortiSwitch 624F |
| Security Fabric | Integrated - wired NAC, segmentation, one-console policy |
Source: Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Campus Series datasheet (524D ordering rows) and published 500-series specifications. FS-524D is end of sale; specs shown for reference and migration planning.
Download the full datasheetThe 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.
The 524D is end of sale. The FortiSwitch 624F 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.
10GE SFP+ and 40GE QSFP+ uplink transceivers for the fiber ports. The same optics carry over to the current FortiSwitch 624F.
No. The FortiSwitch 524D (FS-524D) has reached end of sale and is no longer stocked as new hardware. The current, in-stock replacement is the FortiSwitch 624F – we can quote it and help you migrate. FortiCare renewals for existing 524D units may still be available; contact us.
The FortiSwitch 624F 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.
No – the base 524D is data only (24x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+). The 524D-FPOE powered all 24 ports (370 W). The current equivalents are the 624F and 624F-FPOE.
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 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.
