The Fortinet FortiSwitch 108E is an entry-level 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 access switch designed for
small branch offices and wiring closets. With 2 Gigabit SFP uplinks, it provides dependable edge
connectivity, and integrates directly with a FortiGate over FortiLink for centralized, security-driven
switch management.
The FortiSwitch 108E has 8x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 2x Gigabit SFP uplink
ports.
The base 108E model does not include PoE. Fortinet offers the 108E-POE (4 PoE ports,
65W budget) and 108E-FPOE (8 PoE ports, 130W budget) variants for powering access points, phones, and
cameras.
Yes, the 108E connects to a FortiGate over FortiLink for centralized management,
automatic provisioning, and unified security visibility down to the switch port.
The 108E is a fixed-configuration access switch intended for standalone or
FortiLink-managed deployment rather than hardware stacking; several units can still be centrally
managed together under one FortiGate.
The 108F is the newer generation of this 8-port compact switch, sharing the same port
layout and PoE variant strategy as the 108E with updated hardware. Both offer a 20 Gbps switching
capacity.
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