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 excellent scalability and a significant cost advantage over competitors like Cisco. Its port analytics and management integrity, especially when combined with FortiGate, are strengths. Centralized management via FortiManager ensures effective oversight. However, improvements in security features, VLAN management, and QSFP+ port support are needed. Compatibility issues with third-party products like Cisco and competitive pricing compared to Juniper and Cisco are challenges for tech buyers to consider.
