We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
"Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration."
"An affordable and stable solution for small-medium companies."
"The most valuable feature is the port analytics."
"We are able to monitor everything that is happening on our network."
"The product is stable."
"The interface is very straightforward."
"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."
"A valuable feature of FortiGate is its management integrity."
"What stands out is the effective management and enhanced security provided by the solution's function as an extension of the firewall."
"The most valuable feature of this product is its simplicity."
"I like that everything flows back to FortiGate, which is the controller, management console, and firewall. There's one central point for the entire network, so the security, switching, wireless, etc., flows back to the FortiGate. The ease of management is what customers like. They don't need separate solutions like Cisco."
"I can say that the product is easy to use...The initial setup of the product was easy."
"The product is very secure."
"What I actually use in this deployment are Forti APs (Fortinet Access Points). So, I can see all my office infrastructure from a single console, which is handy. One FortiGate, one FortiSwitch, and five access points, everything under good control. It's really nice to see it all together like this."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access has essential features for managing switches."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access has good scalability."
"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."
"There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product."
"Cisco is better in terms of price, scalability, and ease of management. Regarding resources, they are available in Pakistan to manage these systems."
"The tool is not easy to use."
"Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications."
"An area for improvement would be the segmentation and network in logic networks."
"While Fortinet is good for school boards and mid-sized businesses, enterprise-class networks require a zero-trust solution. If you're building a zero-trust network with end-to-end security, that's where Fortinet falls behind Cisco, HPE, and Aruba."
"The pricing could be improved, and it could be easier to configure."
"The range of products could improve from Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access."
"Currently issues with some of the switches and problems with the firmware."
"FortiSwitch requires periodic firmware updates. It can be a little difficult because the switches aren't connected to the internet, so you cannot upgrade the firmware remotely. You need to go to the site and do it manually because it's a closed network."
"More integration would be helpful, especially since we sometimes have devices from other companies. Improved interoperability would be very beneficial."
"I believe that stacking, a feature that is available in Huawei and Cisco, is not available in Fortinet products."
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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 19 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is ranked 7th in Ethernet Switches with 41 reviews. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes " Handles network connectivity between data centers and supports internet applications". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access writes "It's a strong product that's easy to manage and costs significantly less than competing solutions ". Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and Arista Networks Platform. See our Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access report.
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