Connecting a FortiSwitch 248E FPOE to a network with cisco switches.

Hello, I am adding a FortiSwitch to a site that has a FortiGate and Cisco switches.

Here is the hardware:

1 FortiGate Firewall - installed and configured. (9 Months or so)

4 Cisco switch 3000 series.

The network is configured and working with Cisco Phones, computers, laptops, and large multifunction machines.

1 new FortiSwitch 248E FPOE.

Do I connect the FortiSwitch directly to the firewall and configure first before connecting to the Cisco switch.

Staff

Hi @MichelleL,

Fortiswitch can be configured as a standalone device and can also be configured as a managed device with FGT.

Guides below would help in answering any queries you may have.

You can configure management access to switch without connecting to FGT if you are planning to use it as a standalone FSW.

Thanks,

Shahan

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