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. Native Entry-Level Network Access Control at No Cost FortiLink integration enables basic Network Access Control (NAC) functionality to profile and securely onboard devices as they connect. FortiLink NAC offers visibility, automated segmentation, and microsegmentation of IoT devices, quarantine if compromised, and virtual patching to help protect against threats. Dynamic Segmentation and Policy Enforcement Implementing dynamic port-level security in a large campus Ethernet switching environment traditionally requires hands-on effort and ongoing maintenance. FortiSwitch campus switching architecture automates dynamic segmentation through FortiLink, empowering IT administrators to control traffic within segments, limiting the scope of threats. The automation of segmentation makes making policy enforcement easier and more efficient, while NGFW- level policies ensure granular control and zero-trust access for users and devices. Role and Device-based Access Control and Policy Enforcement Whether leveraging Fortinet Identity Access Management (IAM) or third-party identity providers, FortiLink automation can leverage identity to make granular role-based policy decisions. 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), allowing you the flexibility to easily deploy the type and level of security you need at the edge of your network. 2 FortiSwitch™ Secure Campus Data Sheet Operational Simplicity Deploying, managing, and optimizing an Ethernet switching infrastructure has traditionally been challenging and time-consuming. 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, automation and orchestration offer intuitive workflows and unified views to provision, manage, and optimize your campus. This is available through both FortiCloud and on-premises management. Centralized management delivers a unified, single view of both the LAN and security. This 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. FortiLink Standalone FortiOS FortiEdge Cloud Scalable Flexible Campus FortiSwitch campus architecture scales to meet the need of today’s next-generation campus without sacrificing security. Supporting up to 48 ports in a compact 1 RU form factor, FortiSwitch can deliver the performance and scale you require. Eliminate Bottlenecks Dedicated uplinks capable of speeds up to 100 GE through SFP+ SFP28 and QSFP28 slots can support your choice of media utilizing through a wide variety of transceivers. Next Generation Power over Ethernet Support With PoE+ support in all models and next-generation 90W 802.3bt PoE support in specific models, FortiSwitch delivers and manages power where needed for devices such as cameras, sensors, and wireless access points 3 FortiSwitch™ Secure Campus Data Sheet

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), allowing you the flexibility to easily deploy the type and level of security you need at the edge of your network. 2 FortiSwitch™ Secure Campus Data Sheet

Operational Simplicity

Deploying, managing, and optimizing an Ethernet switching infrastructure has traditionally been challenging and time-consuming. 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, automation and orchestration offer intuitive workflows and unified views to provision, manage, and optimize your campus. This is available through both FortiCloud and on-premises management. Centralized management delivers a unified, single view of both the LAN and security. This 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. FortiLink Standalone FortiOS FortiEdge Cloud Scalable Flexible Campus FortiSwitch campus architecture scales to meet the need of today’s next-generation campus without sacrificing security. Supporting up to 48 ports in a compact 1 RU form factor, FortiSwitch can deliver the performance and scale you require. Eliminate Bottlenecks Dedicated uplinks capable of speeds up to 100 GE through SFP+ SFP28 and QSFP28 slots can support your choice of media utilizing through a wide variety of transceivers. Next Generation Power over Ethernet Support With PoE+ support in all models and next-generation 90W 802.3bt PoE support in specific models, FortiSwitch delivers and manages power where needed for devices such as cameras, sensors, and wireless access points 3 FortiSwitch™ Secure Campus Data Sheet

Eliminate Bottlenecks

Dedicated uplinks capable of speeds up to 100 GE through SFP+ SFP28 and QSFP28 slots can support your choice of media utilizing through a wide variety of transceivers. Next Generation Power over Ethernet Support With PoE+ support in all models and next-generation 90W 802.3bt PoE support in specific models, FortiSwitch delivers and manages power where needed for devices such as cameras, sensors, and wireless access points 3 FortiSwitch™ Secure Campus Data Sheet