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Ethernet Switches
April 2024
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We performed a comparison between Force10 Ethernet Switches [EOL] and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Simon Pelletier
A stable solution that is worth the money and easy to manage
Identifying devices and managing VLAN routing are areas where the solution has improved the functioning of my organization. It was easy to work in... Read more →
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  • "Cost-wise, Fortinet solutions are cheaper than those offered by Cisco."
  • "This solution is expensive but it does not require a license."
  • "It is reasonably priced."
  • "The solution's pricing is a little high. The solution deserves the current price it receives from its users."
  • "The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
  • "Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is expensive."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive."

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    What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center?
    Top Answer:What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere.
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    Top Answer:We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution, which is expensive.
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    Ranking
    Unranked
    In Ethernet Switches
    16th
    out of 34 in Ethernet Switches
    Views
    2,508
    Comparisons
    1,859
    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    237
    Rating
    7.6
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    Overview
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    With 10 or 40 GE access ports and a high-throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for the top-of-rack (ToR) server or firewall-aggregation applications. The high-speed switching fabric is also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

    Sample Customers
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    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Insurance Company25%
    Renewables & Environment Company13%
    Marketing Services Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Force10 Ethernet Switches [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Ethernet Switches while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews. Force10 Ethernet Switches [EOL] is rated 0.0, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". Force10 Ethernet Switches [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches.

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