Beyond the ability to manage the FortiSwitch via the FortiGate console, what other advantages or disadvantages are there to using the FortiSwitch vs. other third party switches such as Cisco, HP, Dell, Meraki, Aruba, etc.?
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Thanks! I see the switch in the Security Fabric section of the firewall. I'm likely not making full use of the fabric capability. What other features does the fabric provide other than Mac address, device type, etc.? What best practices are recommended in a FortiGate / FortiSwitch installation to best protect the network?
I will. Thanks! It sounds as though it is more of a FortiReality. Is 6.4 stable? Is it compatible with FortiOS 6.0.10 on the FortiGate?
Does the IoT detection work if you are using another vendor's APs?
I believe virus scan at the port level. Better topology mapping and security layer. You can manage your whole stack, firewall, switch, and wireless from one spot for easier config, and then you are also dealing with one support group if something happens. For instance, you won't have Cisco pointing at FortiNet and vise versa.
James_G, when you said 6.4 has really made big improvements, were you referring to FortiOS 6.4 or FortiSwitchOS 6.4?
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