Fortinet FortiSwitch T1024F-FPOE 24-Port Multi-Gig PoE++ Campus Core Switch (FS-T1024F-FPOE)

Powering a high-density access layer from the core is exactly what the FortiSwitch T1024F-FPOE is built for. All 24 BASE-T ports run 802.3bt PoE++ (type 4, up to 90W per port), the PoE budget reaches 1,440W, and the switching fabric hits 880 Gbps with dual 100G QSFP28 uplinks. Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies ensure the PoE load stays up even during a PSU service event.

1,440W PoE Budget for Dense Wireless and AV Deployments

A single T1024F-FPOE can supply a full 24-port high-density wireless deployment. Wi-Fi 7 access points at 802.3bt type 4 (90W) are well within budget, as are PTZ cameras, VoIP gateways, and digital signage players that require 25–30W. The PoE budget is controller-managed so you get real-time per-port watt readings and automatic power throttling if the aggregate approaches the configured ceiling.

FortiLink and Security Fabric Integration

Under FortiLink, the T1024F-FPOE extends your FortiGate’s security perimeter to every connected device. PoE ports get the same 802.1X NAC, dynamic VLAN assignment, and device quarantine capabilities as non-PoE access ports. The FortiGate can push per-device policies based on user identity, device profile, or FortiGuard IoT classification, so a rogue IoT device is isolated the moment it connects, even if it is drawing power from the switch.

Campus Core with Integrated PoE Delivery

Consolidating PoE delivery at the core layer reduces cabling compared to a separate PoE injector bank or dedicated PoE access switches. The T1024F-FPOE’s multi-gig BASE-T ports handle the full access speed at 2.5G or 5G for high-throughput APs, while the dual 100G QSFP28 uplinks carry aggregated traffic to your firewall or spine. Hardware-based IPv4/IPv6 routing with full BGP, OSPF, and VRRP support means you can terminate routing at this layer without adding a separate L3 device.

Resiliency at the Core

Dual hot-swap PSUs and MCLAG (multi-chassis LAG) across a pair of T1024F-FPOE units eliminate both power-supply and switch failure as single points of outage. Active-active split LAG from a FortiGate HA cluster to the MCLAG pair gives servers and APs four physical paths simultaneously. Front-to-back airflow suits hot-aisle setups. The 8 GB SSD stores local logs and firmware images for unattended recovery.

Upgrading to or from the T1024F-FPOE

The T1024F-FPOE is the PoE variant of the FS-T1024E. If your current distribution layer is a non-PoE core switch and the PoE load is migrating upward from access closets, this model handles both roles in a single 1U chassis. For environments needing more than 24 PoE++ ports, FortiLink MCLAG with a second FS-T1024F-FPOE or stacking via FortiLink MCLAG with a second T1024F-FPOE is the scale path.

Buying the FortiSwitch T1024F-FPOE from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca ships the FS-T1024F-FPOE across Canada with free same-day or next-business-day delivery. Units are new factory stock backed by Fortinet’s limited lifetime warranty. FortiCare Premium and Elite contracts are available at checkout or can be added later. As a Fortinet Select Partner we can also quote multi-year bundle pricing and FortiCloud management licenses.