Technical Tip: How many FortiSwitches can manage a FortiGate

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Description	This article indicates how many FortiSwitches can manage a FortiGate and aims to provide insights into the factors that influence the number of FortiSwitches that a FortiGate can efficiently handle.
Scope	FortiGate, FortiSwitch.
Solution	Understanding the scalability and capabilities of the network infrastructure is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and growth. In Fortinet's ecosystem, the question of how many FortiSwitches a FortiGate can effectively manage is a common one among network administrators and engineers. By gaining a deeper understanding of the considerations, best practices, and potential limitations associated with this aspect of the network configuration, it is possible to make informed decisions when planning and scaling the network infrastructure. Whether it is a seasoned network professional or new to Fortinet solutions, follow these steps: Go to Maximum Values Table Enter the Software version. Enter the FortiGate model (notice that it is possible to enter more than one device). Select the GO button, On the Search textbox, input the word 'managed' to retrieve the switch-controller.managed-switch values Note: The values in this table are the hard-coded maximum values. Therefore, these values may not always align with practical limits for every scenario, and they do not guarantee specific performance outcomes.max-values example