Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center offers integration with FortiGate for centralized management, enhanced security via port analytics, and visibility. It allows switch control through FortiGate, supports intuitive configuration with a user-friendly interface, and provides efficient network management. Users value its seamless integration, easy configuration, and cost-effectiveness. Features also include VLAN creation, secure connectivity, and consistent security policies across environments, contributing to its reputation for flexibility, control, and reliability in network management.
- "If you use FortiGate you should use FortiSwitch; it's very helpful and has a good configuration."
- "This is a product that I would recommend."
- "The initial setup was straightforward; it wasn't complex at all and we found it to be relatively painless."
Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs better automation for vulnerability management, improved integration with third-party solutions, enhanced UI, and clearer certification requirements. Pricing and integration challenges exist, and there's room for better AI capabilities and security enhancements. Users face complexity in VLAN management and experience latency in management operations. The lack of certain features compared to competitors like Aruba and Cisco is noted. Improved customer support and device speed would also be beneficial.
- "FortiSwitch should improve the FortiGate map. The diagram cannot move automatically to show the switch and the map does not map the physical location."
- "With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
- "We need to understand a bit more about certifications and knowledge for understanding capabilities."
