Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G-FPOE 24-Port 2.5G PoE++ Secure Access Switch (FS-124G-FPOE)

Most 24-port switches stop at 1G. The FortiSwitch 124G-FPOE delivers 2.5G on all 24 access ports, so devices that support multi-gig speeds, such as modern Wi-Fi 6E access points, IP cameras, and workstations, get the bandwidth they actually need without the uplink becoming a bottleneck. Pair that with 780W of PoE budget split across 8x 802.3bt (90W) and 16x 802.3af/at (30W) ports, and this switch can power the densest AP or camera deployments in a single 1U rack unit.

What’s in the Box

The FS-124G-FPOE ships as hardware only with no service contract included. In the box: the switch, power cable, rack mount ears, and an RJ-45 console cable. A FortiCare service contract, sold separately, covers NBD hardware replacement and firmware access for the life of the contract.

Where It Fits Best

The 124G-FPOE suits environments where standard gigabit has become a real constraint. A mid-sized office retrofitting for Wi-Fi 6E, a school deploying high-density wireless, or a branch running IP surveillance alongside workstations will all benefit from 2.5G access combined with serious PoE delivery. FortiLink integration makes the switch a logical extension of an existing FortiGate firewall: centralized VLAN management, NAC visibility, and port security policies all flow through the FortiGate interface rather than a separate switch console.

Hardware Only vs. Adding a Service Contract

This listing covers the switch hardware with no support contract. For sites that need guaranteed next-business-day hardware replacement, firmware access, and TAC support, pairing the hardware with FortiCare Premium makes practical sense. The 1-year FortiCare Premium (FC-10-S24GF-247-02-12) is the standard starting point for most deployments. Three-year and five-year terms reduce renewal overhead and lock in support pricing for longer. Without a contract, firmware updates are unavailable, which matters in environments that track CVEs and patch on a regular schedule.

Who Runs It

The 124G-FPOE is managed by network or IT administrators at SMB and distributed-enterprise sites. It operates in two modes: standalone (managed through its own web GUI or CLI) or FortiLink mode (managed through a paired FortiGate). FortiLink is the preferred path for Fortinet Security Fabric deployments where switch ports need security policies tied to user identity or device type. Core L2 features require no additional license; the optional Advanced Features license unlocks dynamic routing protocols for sites that need L3 capability at the access layer.

Moving Up: Next Models

When 24 ports fall short, the FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE steps up to 48 GE PoE ports with a 740W budget and 4x 10GE uplinks in the same 1U footprint. For non-PoE aggregation and higher-capacity roles, the FortiSwitch Campus series fills the next tier. All models support FortiLink, so expanding the fabric does not require changing the management approach.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca stocks the FS-124G-FPOE in Canada as a Fortinet Select Partner, which means orders ship domestically without cross-border delays or import complications. The switch arrives with a valid Fortinet serial number, ready for FortiCare registration from day one. Most orders leave the warehouse the same or next business day, and free shipping is included across Canada.