FortiSwitch M426E FPOE Fortinet 16 PoE + 8 MultiGig | Layer 2/3 Enterprise

Build a more capable access layer with FortiSwitch M426E FPOE. This Layer 2/3 PoE+ switch is designed for environments that need both standard Gigabit access and higher-speed MultiGig connectivity in the same chassis. With 16 GE RJ45 PoE ports, 8 MultiGig 2.5 GE RJ45 PoE ports, 2 MultiGig 5 GE RJ45 ports, and 4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplinks, it gives network teams the port mix needed for modern wireless, voice, and edge device deployments. The automatic maximum 421 W PoE limit provides the power headroom required for denser powered-device plans, especially where access points and other endpoints draw more than legacy access switches can comfortably support. FortiGate switch-controller compatibility keeps operations aligned with the rest of a Fortinet security stack, reducing management fragmentation and helping policy stay consistent from firewall to access layer. Choose this model when you need more than a basic PoE switch. Its MultiGig ports help avoid bottlenecks as endpoint speeds rise, while the 10 GE SFP+ uplinks preserve aggregation capacity for busy closets and branch cores. It is a strong fit for organizations standardizing on Fortinet and looking for a switch that matches the demands of higher-density, mixed-speed infrastructure.