Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center offers centralized management of switches and firewalls, port analytics via FortiManager, seamless integration with FortiGate, intuitive interface for VLAN configuration, and cost-effective security for budgeting needs. Its features enable secure connectivity, efficient network control, and automatic adjustments, enhancing network safety with easy configuration. Users benefit from flexible network management, consistent security across environments, and comprehensive visibility and control over networking and cybersecurity services.
- "The main actual benefit that Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center brought to my customer's environment is secure connectivity while minimizing downtime from unexpected traffic or broadcasting."
- "Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center offers flexibility and control over the entire network from a single pane of management."
- "FortiSwitch Data Center allows for centralized management of both Fortinet switches and firewalls from a single interface."
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center requires improvements in certifications understanding, vulnerability automation, management interface, VLAN handling, integration with third-party solutions, and automation capabilities. Users experience latency, pricing concerns, and a need for better customer support and security enhancements. Compatibility with infrastructure from other vendors, ease of use, and the user interface are also areas needing enhancement. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center could benefit from AI integration and improved routing security. Scalability and management complexities are additional concerns.
- "The commercial aspect presents challenges, particularly with pricing, as customers often ask for Juniper or Cisco, brands they are more aware of, which makes awareness about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center another weak point."
- "There is room for improvement in customer support and device speed. Sometimes, customer support does not provide prompt assistance, leaving projects hanging."
- "The stability of the solution is impacted when integrating parts from different vendors such as Cisco, which can lead to performance problems and disconnections."
