Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F-POE Secured Access PoE+ Switch, 65W Budget (FS-108F-POE)

Sixty-five watts shared across 8 GE ports covers the most common small-office PoE scenarios — a pair of FortiAPs, several IP phones, or a cluster of compact IP cameras — without needing a dedicated injector for each device. The FS-108F-POE is the mid-tier option in the 108F family: more PoE headroom than a non-PoE switch, without the higher cost and power consumption of the full 130W FPOE model. For deployments where the PoE device count and wattage fit within that 65W envelope, it hits a strong price/capability balance.

What’s in the Box

The FS-108F-POE ships with a built-in AC power supply (100-240V) and includes a 19-inch rack mounting bracket. All 8 RJ45 ports support 802.3af (15.4W per port) and 802.3at (up to 30W per port), with the total across all active PoE ports capped at 65W. Two GE SFP ports handle the uplink to a FortiGate or distribution switch.

Where It Fits

The FS-108F-POE is practical for small office environments where port count and PoE device wattage are modest. Three 802.3af-class IP phones at 6W each, two entry-level FortiAPs at 12W each, and two IP cameras at 8W each consume roughly 58W — just within the 65W budget with a small margin. It is also a solid choice for conference rooms and huddle spaces where a handful of PoE devices need managed access.

Hardware Only — Services Sold Separately

Like the rest of the 108F family, this unit ships with hardware and a limited lifetime warranty. FortiCare support subscriptions are purchased separately. FortiCare Premium adds TAC access, firmware update rights, and next-business-day advance replacement. For small offices without in-house IT staff, having active FortiCare means Fortinet TAC can assist with FortiLink configuration issues and firmware concerns.

Who Runs It

Small Canadian businesses and branch offices using FortiGate 30G, 40F, or 50G series firewalls add the FS-108F-POE when existing unmanaged switches need to be replaced with something under FortiGate policy control. The fanless operation means it can be deployed near open workspaces without fan noise, and the 19-inch bracket option keeps it rack-ready when the site eventually moves to a proper IDF cabinet.

Moving Up

For sites that outgrow 8 ports or need more than 65W, the FS-108F-FPOE doubles the budget to 130W in the same chassis, or the FS-124F-POE steps up to 24 ports with a 185W PoE budget and 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks in a 1RU rack form factor. The FS-124F-FPOE offers 370W for dense PoE+ deployments with the full 24 ports powered.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

Stock is held in Canada, and the FS-108F-POE typically ships within a business day from our Toronto-area location. DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner — the purchase comes with full manufacturer warranty and access to partner support for setup, licensing, and any post-sale issues. Canadian billing, Canadian shipping, no import complexity.