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What is the Fortinet FortiSwitch 200 Series Mid-Range Switch?
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The FortiSwitch 200 Series is a family of Layer 2/Layer 3 Ethernet switches delivering high-performance connectivity, robust security integration with Fortinet Security Fabric, and scalable PoE+ options for enterprise and campus networks.
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Which port configurations are available in the FortiSwitch 200 Series?
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FortiSwitch 200 models offer 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, with optional 4 SFP uplinks or 2 SFP+ 10 GbE uplinks, enabling flexible deployment in mid-size enterprise environments.
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Does the FortiSwitch 200 Series support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, select FortiSwitch 200 models deliver PoE/PoE+ support with up to 370 W of total power budget, simplifying deployment of IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
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How does FortiSwitch 200 integrate with Fortinet Security Fabric?
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FortiSwitch 200 natively integrates with FortiGate firewalls via Fabric-Aware mode, enabling centralized policy enforcement, automated VLAN provisioning, and end-to-end network visibility.
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Can I stack FortiSwitch 200 Series switches for simplified management?
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Yes, using FortiLink or hardware stacking on select models, you can manage multiple FortiSwitch 200 units as a single logical switch for streamlined administration and high availability.
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What switching capacity and performance does the FortiSwitch 200 Series deliver?
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FortiSwitch 200 Series offers up to 176 Gbps switching capacity and 130 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding mid-range network infrastructures.
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Which management interfaces are available on FortiSwitch 200?
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FortiSwitch 200 provides management via FortiGate’s GUI (FortiLink), web-based GUI, CLI (SSH/serial), and SNMP, supporting full lifecycle configuration, monitoring, and firmware updates.
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What Layer 2 and Layer 3 features does FortiSwitch 200 Series support?
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FortiSwitch 200 supports VLANs, Link Aggregation (LACP), Spanning Tree Protocol, static routing, DHCP server/relay, and access control lists for comprehensive L2/L3 functionality.
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Does FortiSwitch 200 Series support VLAN tagging and segmentation?
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Yes, it supports 4,094 VLAN IDs, 4094 active VLANs, and QinQ for advanced network segmentation, ensuring secure traffic isolation in enterprise deployments.
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What Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities are offered in FortiSwitch 200?
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FortiSwitch 200 includes eight hardware queues, DiffServ (DSCP), 802.1p priority, traffic shaping, and rate-limiting to guarantee performance for voice, video, and critical applications.
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How does FortiSwitch 200 ensure network security?
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FortiSwitch 200 enforces port-based authentication (802.1X), MAC address filtering, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, and integrates with FortiGuard for real-time threat intelligence.
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Is IPv6 fully supported on FortiSwitch 200 Series?
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Yes, FortiSwitch 200 provides comprehensive IPv6 support, including neighbor discovery, ICMPv6, SLAAC, DHCPv6, static routes, and IPv6 ACLs for future-proof networking.
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What is the PoE power budget on FortiSwitch 200 PoE+ models?
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FortiSwitch 200F-POE+ models offer up to 370 W total PoE budget, with per-port allocations up to 30 W, supporting IEEE 802.3af/at devices across all ports.
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What warranty and support options are available for FortiSwitch 200?
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FortiSwitch 200 Series comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty and 90-day software updates. Extended FortiCare support and advanced RMA services are available for 24×7 coverage.
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How energy-efficient is the FortiSwitch 200 Series?
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FortiSwitch 200 employs energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE), variable-speed fans, and low-power silicon design to minimize power consumption and reduce operational costs.
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Do I need a license to enable advanced features on FortiSwitch 200?
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No additional license is required. Advanced Layer 2/3, PoE, security, and Fabric integration features are fully enabled out of the box on FortiSwitch 200 Series.
