Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F 8-Port Layer 2 Managed Desktop Switch with SFP Uplinks

The Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F is a compact Layer 2 managed desktop switch featuring eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and two SFP uplinks. Designed for small office and branch deployments, it integrates natively with Fortinet's Security Fabric for unified wired network management via FortiGate, delivering centralized visibility, policy enforcement, and VLAN segmentation without a separate switch management platform.

Key Features

• 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports plus 2x SFP uplinks
• Native FortiLink integration for FortiGate-managed switching
• Layer 2 managed with VLAN, QoS, and 802.1X port security
• Side-to-back airflow for flexible desktop and rack-adjacent placement
• Compact desktop form factor for small office and branch deployments

Product Specifications

• Part Number: FS-108F
• Manufacturer: Fortinet
• Model: FortiSwitch 108F
• Access Ports: 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Uplink Ports: 2x SFP (1GbE)
• Switching Layer: Layer 2
• Airflow: Side-to-back
• Form Factor: Desktop

Switch & Port Specifications

• Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 14.9 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 8,000 entries
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
• PoE: Not supported on 108F (see 108F-POE for PoE)

Network & Protocol Specifications

• VLANs: Up to 4,094 (802.1Q)
• QoS: 802.1p, DSCP, 4 queues per port
• Security: 802.1X, MAC authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping
• Management: FortiLink (via FortiGate), CLI, web UI, FortiManager
• Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP

Use Cases

• Small office wired switching managed centrally via FortiGate Security Fabric
• Branch network segmentation with VLAN and 802.1X port security
• Fortinet Security Fabric extension for unified wired and wireless policy
• Desktop switch with SFP uplinks for fiber or additional aggregation connectivity

Compatibility

• Managed via FortiLink on compatible FortiGate firewalls (FortiOS 6.0+)
• Also supports standalone management via CLI and web UI
• Compatible with standard 1GbE SFP transceivers for uplink ports

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the FortiSwitch 108F support PoE?

No — the 108F does not support PoE. For PoE switching, consider the FortiSwitch 108F-POE which provides PoE+ on all access ports.

Does it require a FortiGate to function?

No — the 108F can operate in standalone mode with its own CLI and web UI. FortiLink integration with a FortiGate is optional but recommended for Security Fabric deployments.

What FortiOS version is required for FortiLink?

FortiLink management requires FortiOS 6.0 or later on the connected FortiGate firewall.

The Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F delivers intelligent Layer 2 switching with native Security Fabric integration for small office and branch environments. Order today and unify your wired network management under FortiGate's centralized security platform.