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Fortinet FS-1024D FortiSwitch 24-Port 10GbE SFP+ Data Center Switch

The Fortinet FS-1024D FortiSwitch is a high-performance Layer 2/Layer 3 data center and campus-core switch featuring 24 × Gigabit Ethernet / 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.

Designed for high-bandwidth aggregation and data center environments, the FS-1024D provides 480 Gbps switching capacity, up to 714 Mpps packet forwarding performance, less than 800 ns network latency, and support for up to 128,000 MAC addresses. It also includes a dedicated management port, RJ45 console port, dual hot-swappable AC power supplies, and a 1U rack-mount form factor.

The FS-1024D can operate as a standalone switch or integrate with FortiGate through FortiLink for centralized management, network segmentation, security policy enforcement, and Security Fabric integration.

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Description

Description

The Fortinet FS-1024D FortiSwitch is designed for organizations requiring high-density 1GbE and 10GbE fiber connectivity in campus-core, aggregation, and data center networks.

Its 24 SFP+ interfaces support both Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, allowing organizations to connect servers, storage systems, aggregation switches, firewalls, and other high-speed network infrastructure using compatible SFP/SFP+ transceivers.

The switch provides 480 Gbps of bidirectional switching capacity and up to 714 million packets per second (Mpps) of forwarding performance with 64-byte packets. Network latency is specified at less than 800 ns, making the platform suitable for latency-sensitive aggregation and data center applications.

The FS-1024D also supports Layer 3 routing, VLANs, link aggregation, Spanning Tree Protocol, IPv4/IPv6 routing, multicast, ACLs, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, sFlow, SNMP, and other enterprise networking functions.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Fortinet
Product Family	FortiSwitch
Model	FS-1024D
Series	FortiSwitch Campus Core / Data Center
Product Type	Layer 2/Layer 3 Managed Switch
Network Interfaces	24 × GE/10GE SFP+
Management Port	1 × 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Console	1 × RJ45 Serial Console
Switching Capacity	480 Gbps
Packet Forwarding	Up to 714 Mpps
Network Latency	<800 ns
MAC Address Table	Up to 128,000
VLANs	Up to 4,000
IPv4/IPv6 Routing	Yes
Link Aggregation	Up to 24 ports per LAG
Packet Queues	8 per port
Packet Buffer	9 MB
Memory	2 GB DDR3
Flash	128 MB NAND
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC
Input Voltage	100–240V AC
Maximum Power Consumption	Up to 140 W
Form Factor	1U Rack Mount
Dimensions	43.5 × 460 × 438.5 mm
Weight	Approx. 8 kg
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C
Humidity	10%–90%, non-condensing
Airflow	Front-to-back
Noise Level	Approx. 53.2 dBA
MTBF	>10 years
PoE	No

Fortinet’s current documentation identifies the FS-1024D as a 24-port GE/10GE SFP+ switch with dual AC power supplies.

24 × 10GbE SFP+ Connectivity

The FS-1024D provides 24 SFP+ interfaces, supporting both Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet operation.

These ports can be used for:

10GbE server connections
Data center aggregation
Storage networking
Switch-to-switch uplinks
Firewall connections
Campus-core connectivity
Fiber-based backbone networks

SFP/SFP+ transceivers are not inherently included with the switch unless specifically supplied as part of the SKU or sales bundle.

Switching Performance

The FS-1024D provides:

480 Gbps bidirectional switching capacity
714 Mpps packet forwarding
<800 ns network latency
128,000 MAC address entries
4,000 VLANs
9 MB packet buffer
8 queues per port

This performance profile makes the FS-1024D particularly suitable for high-speed aggregation where multiple 10GbE links converge on a central switching platform.

Layer 2 Networking

The FS-1024D supports a broad range of Layer 2 technologies, including:

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
IEEE 802.1ad QinQ
IEEE 802.1D STP
IEEE 802.1s MSTP
IEEE 802.1w RSTP
IEEE 802.3ad LACP
Link aggregation
Private VLAN
VLAN mapping
Loop Guard
BPDU Guard
Storm control
Jumbo frames
LLDP
IGMP snooping
Port mirroring
Traffic load balancing

Fortinet documents these Layer 2 capabilities for the FS-1024D.

Layer 3 Routing

The FS-1024D provides hardware-assisted IPv4/IPv6 routing and supports enterprise Layer 3 networking features including:

Static routing
OSPF
RIP
BGP
IS-IS
VRRP
ECMP
Policy-based routing
DHCP relay
DHCP server
IGMP proxy/query
MLD proxy/query
Multicast routing
IPv6 route filtering
VRF
uRPF
Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)

Fortinet specifies up to 16,000 IPv4 routing entries and 8,000 IPv6 routing entries, along with up to 16,000 Layer 3 host entries on the FS-1024D.

Security Features

The FS-1024D provides enterprise network-access and Layer 2/Layer 3 security capabilities including:

Access Control Lists (ACLs)
802.1X port-based authentication
802.1X MAC-based authentication
MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
Dynamic VLAN assignment
RADIUS authentication
RADIUS accounting
DHCP snooping
Dynamic ARP Inspection
IP Source Guard
IPv6 RA Guard
MAC-IP binding
MAC address filtering
Port isolation
Host/device detection

Fortinet specifies up to 2,000 ACL entries for the FS-1024D in its feature matrix.

FortiLink & FortiGate Integration

One of the major advantages of the FS-1024D is its integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric.

When connected to a compatible FortiGate through FortiLink, the switch can be centrally managed and monitored through the FortiGate interface.

FortiLink capabilities include:

Centralized switch configuration
Automatic switch discovery
VLAN configuration
Dynamic port profiles
FortiLink stacking
Secure Fabric integration
Device detection
Client monitoring
802.1X authentication
Network segmentation
Security policy enforcement
Switch software upgrades
Port monitoring

Fortinet describes FortiLink as allowing FortiSwitch to function as a logical extension of FortiGate, combining network switching and security management in a unified architecture.

Standalone & Centralized Management

The FS-1024D can be deployed in standalone environments or integrated with Fortinet management platforms.

Supported management capabilities include:

FortiGate management
CLI
Web GUI
SNMP v1/v2c/v3
SNMPv3 traps
SSH
Telnet
REST API
Syslog
RMON
sFlow
SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN
Packet capture
SFTP/TFTP/FTP
IPv4 and IPv6 management

Fortinet also supports centralized management and zero-touch deployment for FortiSwitch platforms.

High Availability & Link Aggregation

The FS-1024D supports IEEE 802.3ad LACP and link aggregation groups of up to 24 ports.

This allows multiple physical interfaces to be combined into logical links for:

Increased aggregate bandwidth
Redundancy
Load distribution
Server uplinks
Switch-to-switch connections
Data center aggregation

The platform also supports Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MCLAG) for high-availability architectures.

Cut-Through Switching

A notable feature of the FS-1024D is support for cut-through switching mode in addition to the standard store-and-forward method.

Fortinet documents that the FS-1024D can forward packets as soon as they are received, reducing forwarding latency compared with waiting for the complete packet to be received.

This can be useful in environments where minimizing switching latency is important.

Power & Reliability

The FS-1024D uses dual hot-swappable AC power supplies, providing power redundancy for critical network deployments.

Specifications include:

100–240V AC
50–60 Hz
Up to 140 W maximum power consumption
Dual hot-swappable power supplies
Front-to-back airflow
53.2 dBA maximum noise level
MTBF greater than 10 years

Physical Specifications

Specification	Details
Form Factor	1U Rack Mount
Dimensions	43.5 × 460 × 438.5 mm
Weight	Approx. 8 kg
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-25°C to 70°C
Humidity	10%–90%, non-condensing
Airflow	Front-to-back
Noise	Approx. 53.2 dBA
Power	Dual hot-swappable AC
Input	100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz

Recommended Applications

The Fortinet FS-1024D is well suited for:

Data center aggregation
Campus-core networks
Enterprise network cores
10GbE server aggregation
Fiber backbone networks
Storage networks
High-speed switch aggregation
FortiGate Security Fabric deployments
FortiLink-managed networks
High-availability network architectures
Enterprise Layer 3 networks
Server room infrastructure

Key Features & Benefits

24 × GE/10GE SFP+ ports
480 Gbps switching capacity
714 Mpps forwarding performance
Less than 800 ns latency
128K MAC address table
4,000 VLANs
IPv4/IPv6 Layer 3 routing
OSPF, BGP, RIP and IS-IS
Up to 24-port LAG
MCLAG support
802.1X authentication
ACL and network access control
DHCP snooping
Dynamic ARP Inspection
sFlow and SNMP monitoring
FortiLink integration
FortiGate centralized management
Cut-through switching
Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
1U rack-mount design

Important Compatibility Note

The FS-1024D is not a PoE switch and does not provide copper RJ45 access ports for end devices. Its primary network interfaces are 24 × GE/10GE SFP+ slots, so compatible SFP/SFP+ transceivers or direct-attach solutions are required for fiber/copper connectivity.

Also note that the FS-1024D is an older D-series platform. Fortinet’s later FS-1024E adds additional high-speed capabilities, including 40/100GbE QSFP interfaces, so the two models should not be treated as interchangeable.

Licensing & Support

The FS-1024D is the physical FortiSwitch hardware.

FortiCare support, FortiGuard-related services, and other optional support or licensing arrangements may depend on the exact sales SKU and deployment configuration.

For an online-store listing, only state that subscriptions, support contracts, or transceivers are included if they are explicitly part of the supplied package.