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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center simplifies configuration and setup while offering powerful features and stability.
It provides valuable port analytics and centralized management of switches and firewalls.
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center offers secure connectivity, minimizing downtime from unexpected traffic.
With scalability and affordability, it is ideal for small to medium-sized companies seeking cost-effective network security.
Featuring robust technical support, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is accessible anywhere and integrates well with other Fortinet solutions.

CONS

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center requires more security features, especially critical for organizations.
Several certifications are needed before using Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center, which can be complex for users who need clarity on capabilities and certifications.
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center lacks advanced features like segmentation and analytics engines, which are present in other solutions.
Integration with third-party solutions and compatibility with infrastructure from vendors like Cisco and Sophos can be improved, as challenges arise leading to performance issues.
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center has commercial challenges related to pricing and brand awareness, with customers often preferring Juniper or Cisco.
 

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Pros review quotes

PC
Network Security Engineer at ZOL Zimbabwe
Jan 29, 2020
The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy.
reviewer1149675 - PeerSpot reviewer
National Information Systems Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 16, 2020
The most valuable feature is the port analytics.
reviewer1149675 - PeerSpot reviewer
National Information Systems Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 16, 2020
The interface is very straightforward.
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reviewer1305090 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a renewables & environment company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Mar 16, 2020
We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Apr 12, 2020
Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration.
reviewer1457472 - PeerSpot reviewer
Firewall Engineer at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
Aug 12, 2021
I have found the solution to be scalable.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Oct 12, 2021
A valuable feature of FortiGate is its management integrity.
Ahmed Dandousha - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Dec 9, 2021
An affordable and stable solution for small-medium companies.
reviewer773925 - PeerSpot reviewer
ICT Architect at a insurance company with 51-200 employees
Dec 21, 2021
It integrates well.
Simon Pelletier - PeerSpot reviewer
President at SLP
Jul 10, 2023
Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool.
 

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Cons review quotes

PC
Network Security Engineer at ZOL Zimbabwe
Jan 29, 2020
The solution could always benefit from more security. It's of critical importance to organizations right now.
reviewer1149675 - PeerSpot reviewer
National Information Systems Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 16, 2020
Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications.
reviewer1149675 - PeerSpot reviewer
National Information Systems Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 16, 2020
We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities. The solution should make that more clear to its users.
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reviewer1305090 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a renewables & environment company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Mar 16, 2020
With IT products, there is always room for improvement.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Apr 12, 2020
FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch. The map does not map the physical location. It cannot move or touch the diagram.
reviewer1457472 - PeerSpot reviewer
Firewall Engineer at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
Aug 12, 2021
The solution can improve by upgrading QSFP+, it is very limited and must be supported more than it is now. If we need FortiSwitches to support all the QSFP ports our budgets would have to be very large.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Oct 12, 2021
When there are many switches being used, the speed declines noticeably.
Ahmed Dandousha - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Dec 9, 2021
Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines.
reviewer773925 - PeerSpot reviewer
ICT Architect at a insurance company with 51-200 employees
Dec 21, 2021
The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex.
Simon Pelletier - PeerSpot reviewer
President at SLP
Jul 10, 2023
Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve.