Overview:
Security, Ease of Use, and Scalability
The FortiSwitch™ Access Family is tailored to meet the
unique demands of enterprise branch offices and small
businesses. An unparalleled combination of security, ease of
use, and scalability makes FortiSwitch™ the ideal choice for
Ethernet infrastructure
Secure Networking Through FortiLink
FortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol that enables seamless integration
and management between a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall and the FortiSwitch Ethernet
switching platform. By using FortiLink, the FortiSwitch becomes a logical extension of the
FortiGate, allowing for centralized management of both network security and access layer
functions through a single interface
Easy-to-use Network Access Control (NAC) at No Cost
FortiLink integration enables basic NAC functionality to profile and securely onboard devices
as they connect. FortiLink NAC offers visibility into all connected devices, automated
segmentation and security policies for IoT devices, quarantine if compromised, and virtual
patching to help protect against threats.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
This FortiSwitch enterprise architecture offers a built-in foundation for zero-trust network
access (ZTNA) and secure access service edge (SASE), offering the flexibility to easily deploy
the type and level of security you need at the edge of your network.
Software:
Operational Simplicity
Deploying, managing, and perfecting an Ethernet switching infrastructure can be challenging
and time-consuming, particularly when done remotely or with limited staff.
FortiSwitch switching architecture can be securely deployed and managed in minutes through
zero-touch deployment. Whether FortiSwitch is deployed in standalone mode or FortiLink
mode, its easy-to-use intuitive workflows and unified views let you provision, manage, and
optimize your small business or remote branches at scale.
Whether cloud or on-premises, centralized management delivers a unified view of the
LAN, security, and in the case of SD-Branch: SD-WAN and 5G wireless gateways. This
feature provides a consistent user experience for optimal operational efficiency, simplifying
management, optimization, and troubleshooting. The result is a shorter mean time to repair
both network and security issues.

Scalable and Flexible for Branches or Small Business
FortiSwitch access architecture scales to meet the need of today’s small business and remote
branches without sacrificing security. Supporting up to 48 ports in a compact 1 RU form factor,
FortiSwitch can deliver the performance and scale you require.