Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center offers integration with FortiGate for centralized management, enhanced security via port analytics, and visibility. It allows switch control through FortiGate, supports intuitive configuration with a user-friendly interface, and provides efficient network management. Users value its seamless integration, easy configuration, and cost-effectiveness. Features also include VLAN creation, secure connectivity, and consistent security policies across environments, contributing to its reputation for flexibility, control, and reliability in network management.
- "The cost of FortiNet is affordable and good for price-sensitive accounts."
- "We have the entire Fortinet FortiSwitch system - Secure Access, firewalls, and everything, and it integrates well into the entire Fortinet fabric."
- "FortiSwitch makes it easy to deal with many switches."
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs better automation for vulnerability management, improved integration with third-party solutions, enhanced UI, and clearer certification requirements. Pricing and integration challenges exist, and there's room for better AI capabilities and security enhancements. Users face complexity in VLAN management and experience latency in management operations. The lack of certain features compared to competitors like Aruba and Cisco is noted. Improved customer support and device speed would also be beneficial.
- "The main difference between FortiSwitch and Aruba Switches is the price. The prices of Aruba are higher and they have unlimited features that FortiSwitch does not, like segmentation and analytics engines."
- "The FortiSwitch product was initially quite complex."
- "When there are many switches being used, the speed declines noticeably."
