Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center Reviews

We use the solution for network segregation and network management.

What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere. Once you've created the public IP address, configured it, and opened the correct ports, it's accessible anywhere. You don't have to be in a particular environment to access it.

The solution’s pricing could be improved.

I have been using Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center for one year.

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is a very stable solution.

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is a scalable solution. Around 75 users are using the solution in our organization.

We previously used HPE switches. We chose Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center because we're using FortiSwitch Access Point, and we opted to use one device across the board.

The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. It took me four hours to deploy Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center.

We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive.

The solution improved our network performance because we no longer have a flat network. The network is segregated, and we have the guest Wi-Fi as well. Just two people are needed for the solution's deployment and maintenance.

Earlier, we only had a Cisco firewall and HPE switches. We did the backup even though the settings were not the same. Since my colleague knew what he was doing, the solution's integration with our network infrastructure was smooth, and we haven't had any issues since then. The solution's management is straightforward.

Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.

We use the product for SD-WAN features.

SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product.

The UI of the firewall and reporting could be improved.

I have been using Fortinet FortiSwitch Data Center for three years.

The product is stable.

The product's scalability is good. We have more than 1400 users using it. The current infrastructure can handle 2,000 users.

I've used Sophos before. 

The initial setup is simple. To deploy a switch, we have to configure it in the headquarters, ship it to the branch, plug it in, and start using it.

Implementation is the responsibility of the vendor from where we bought the product. They are the ones assisting us until the implementation is done.

Overall, I rate Fortinet FortiSwitch Data Center an eight out of ten.

Based on my use cases, Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center was a great product that was easy to manage and work with while being a powerful tool.

Identifying devices and managing VLAN routing are areas where the solution has improved the functioning of my organization. It was easy to work in the aforementioned areas.

The solution's valuable feature was to have the possibility to manage it with a central point which means that from FortiGate, it was really easy to manage with FortiSwitch management.

Managing the VLANs is an area where the solution lacks and needs to improve.

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is a complete product with everything. It would be good if the solution could be easier for its users to manage.

I have been using Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center for a year. I use the solution's latest version.

The solution's stability is awesome. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

The solution's technical support can be described as a complete one. The solution has a lot of documentation, and it is really easy to go through it.

The solution is deployed on-premises.

The solution's initial setup was pretty straightforward.

I have experienced an ROI using the solution.

The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users.

I would suggest others take time to learn the product before using it, and it can help a lot of people. You can know your product if you take the time to learn and read.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

It is one platform to manage all the infrastructure. 

I need a specific feature with another brand, like HP or Aruba. I want to have a single SSID for all my clients. I have many SSIDs, and it's very complex to authenticate users with just one SSID for different locations. I need an external authentication device in Fortinet, whereas in Aruba, it's much simpler within the platform. The simplicity and stability of the Fortinet platform are appreciated. Fortinet could have the ability to authenticate users like Aruba offers because managing ten or twelve SSIDs for different clients is complicated.

I have been using Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center for five years.

It is very stable.

I open a new place every six months. When I open a new space, I replicate the configuration and settings from another site. After that, we interconnect all of them using device VPNs to manage all applications from one side. I need simple configurations for different sites and autonomous setup because it allows me to work at different locations with varying configurations, but I still need to access all the sites to review the conversions from one site.

Support is good for both post and pre-sales.

Positive

It has a fair cost.

Maintenance is simple because my provider handles it for me. When I need maintenance, I call them and request the service. They respond quickly and perform the maintenance efficiently, leaving no issues or problems afterward.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

In relation to my company, the solution is installed in Costa Rica and Venezuela. I work with Fortinet FortiSwitch in my company's data center.

I like Fortinet FortiSwitch, and I work with it since I also work with FortiGate. I like the functionalities provided by Fortinet FortiSwitch, making it a complete product for me.

In Fortinet FortiSwitch, the routing aspect lacks the required security. Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed.

I have been using Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center for seven years. My company has a partnership and is a reseller of the product.

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

Positive

I have experience with FortiAnalyzer and FortiGate. Specifically, I have experience with FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall.

I rate the overall tool a ten out of ten.

The product is used mostly as an integration within Fortinet Security Fabric. It is a combination of security and switching.

The single pane of glass that helps us manage everything through FortiManager is the most important feature.

The product must improve the latency in the management center. We experience latency when we make changes on a number of ports.

I have been using the solution for 12 years.

I rate the product’s stability an eight out of ten.

I rate the tool’s scalability an eight out of ten. Around 15,000 people are using the solution in our clients’ organizations. Our customers are enterprise-level businesses.

I rate the ease of setup a seven out of ten. When we were installing the solution for the very first time, we had to introduce a bug to ensure everything was working. We encountered some issues. We did overcome those issues in the end, but it took some time.

I rate the solution’s pricing a three on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive. There are no additional costs associated with the product.

I'm not a technical person. I have a high-level overview of the architecture. People considering the solution must create a benchmark with different solutions. We get a broader picture by integrating it into Fortinet Security Fabric and managing it through FortiManager as a central hub. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point.

There could be more porting software options for easy deployment in the product.

It is a stable product.

I rate Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's scalability a nine out of ten.

The technical support team provides services for both pre and post-implementation phases.

Positive

The initial setup process is easy.

The product is less expensive than Cisco.

I rate Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center a nine out of ten.

The tool is not easy to use. 

I have been working with the product for a year. 

The product is stable. 

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is scalable. My company has 40-50 users for the product. 

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center's installation is straightforward. 

The tool's deployment was done in-house. 

Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive. 

I rate the solution a seven out of ten.