The Fortinet FS-124E is part of the 100 Series switches, designed to provide reliable and efficient connectivity for small to medium sized businesses and distributed enterprises. With its twelve Fast Ethernet ports and two Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch offers versatile connectivity options for various network devices, including access points, IP phones, computers, and printers. The FS-124E is ideal for environments where a combination of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is required to support essential network applications.
Key Features
Twelve Fast Ethernet Ports: The FS-124E switch features twelve 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports, providing ample connectivity for devices in small to medium sized networks.
Two Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Additionally, the switch includes two Gigabit Ethernet ports for highspeed uplink connections to servers, routers, and other network devices.
Compact Form Factor: With its compact design, the switch is suitable for deployment in space constrained environments such as small offices, retail stores, and classrooms.
Energy Efficient: Incorporates energy saving features such as IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), helping to reduce power consumption and operational costs.
Versatile Mounting Options: The switch can be mounted on a desktop or rack mounted using optional rackmount brackets, offering flexibility in deployment.
Technical Specifications
Model: FS-124E
Ports: 12 x 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports, 2 x 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet ports
Switching Capacity: Up to 8.8 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 6.6 Mpps
Form Factor: Desktop or rack mountable (optional brackets required)
Management: Unmanaged
Applications
The Fortinet FS-124E switch is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
Small and Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs): Providing connectivity for computers, printers, IP phones, and other network devices in SMB environments.
Retail Environments: Connecting point of sale terminals, security cameras, and Cellular Gateways in retail stores and outlets.
Education: Supporting network connectivity for classrooms, computer labs, and administrative offices in schools and educational institutions.
Hospitality: Powering Wi-Fi access points, IP phones, and guest services in hotels, motels, and resorts.
Healthcare: Connecting medical devices, patient monitoring systems, and administrative equipment in medical offices and clinics.