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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Reviews

Vendor: Fortinet
4.1 out of 5
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As of January 2025, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center in the Ethernet Switches category stands at 1.6%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center reviews

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Muhammad Aamir Riaz - PeerSpot user
Senior Manager Security Operation Center at The Bank of Punjab
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
May 17, 2024
Handles network connectivity between data centers and supports internet applications

Pros

"All the features are necessary, like tracking evidence and IPS. However, I appreciate the ability to connect the logs and the dashboard functionality. "

Cons

"Cisco is better in terms of price, scalability, and ease of management. Regarding resources, they are available in Pakistan to manage these systems. "
JK
Information Technology Security Analyst at Super Secure
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Nov 7, 2024
Enhances network security with integrated firewall features

Pros

"Using Fortinet's whole range, including FortiSwitches, is cost-effective compared to Cisco and beneficial for network security."

Cons

"Compatibility with infrastructure from other vendors like Cisco and Sophos can be further improved."
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Ayush Jha - PeerSpot user
Technology Consultant at Cloudfence Technologies
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Oct 15, 2024
Cost-effective options with efficient alerts and automatic adjustments

Pros

"It allows us to manage all necessary services, such as data centers, networking, and cybersecurity. "

Cons

"Enhancing security on the firewall and the switches, as well as focusing on price segment issues, would make it a better solution for the future."
Rias Majeed - PeerSpot user
CTO at Exceed NetSec LLC
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Nov 24, 2024
Enables easy management of traffic and enhances security

Pros

"FortiSwitch Data Center allows for centralized management of both Fortinet switches and firewalls from a single interface."

Cons

"There is room to improve the integration between FortiSwitch and other third-party solutions, as challenges arise when integrating with different vendors."
JunedhRehman - PeerSpot user
Network Infrastructure Engineer at Softrobotics
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Apr 18, 2024
Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement

Pros

"The initial setup was simple. "

Cons

"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks. "
AlejandroAlonso - PeerSpot user
IT at Stak
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Aug 17, 2024
Manages infrastructure with easy maintenance and fair cost

Pros

"It is very stable."

Cons

"Fortinet could have the ability to authenticate users like Aruba offers because managing ten or twelve SSIDs for different clients is complicated."
Mongezi Njaju - PeerSpot user
Support Engineer and Helpdesk Administrator at Praxis Computing
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Apr 3, 2024
Easily accessible and used for network segregation and network management

Pros

"What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere."

Cons

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
Dennis Guanare - PeerSpot user
Network Manager at Oceánica de Seguros, S.A.
Verified user of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center
Nov 1, 2023
Along with great technical support, the tool provides functionalities that make it a complete product

Pros

"I like the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."

Cons

"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."