High-Density Multigigabit PoE Expansion for the AX9000G Platform
The Fortinet FS-AX9000G-LC10P is a high-performance PoE line card engineered exclusively for the FortiSwitch AX9000G modular chassis. It delivers dense multigigabit access with enterprise-class power and reliability. Designed for next-generation campus and data center access layers, this module enables massive scalability for high-bandwidth endpoints while leveraging the centralized resilience and management of the AX9000G architecture.
Key Benefits & Features
- 48 Multigigabit PoE Access Ports: Provides future-proof 10G, 5G, 2.5G, and 1G RJ45 connectivity to accommodate Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, PTZ cameras, and high-performance workstations.
- High-Power PoE Capability: Supports IEEE 802.3bt (Class 8) standards, delivering up to 90W per port. The card supports a total distributed PoE budget of up to 4,320W, dependent on the chassis power supply configuration.
- Seamless Chassis Integration: Connects directly to the high-speed backplane of the FortiSwitch AX9000G, utilizing the Supervisor module for aggregation and uplink connectivity.
- Hot-Swappable Design: Facilitates non-disruptive installation and maintenance, ensuring continuous network operation in mission-critical environments.
- Investment Protection: Allows for granular network expansion by adding high-speed copper capacity to existing chassis deployments as bandwidth needs grow.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise campus access networks requiring 10G to the desk
- High-density Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 6 deployments
- Power-heavy IP surveillance and IoT infrastructure
- Modular data center access switching (End-of-Row or Top-of-Rack via chassis)
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Modular line card for FortiSwitch AX9000G series
- Interface: 48x 10G/5G/2.5G/1G RJ45 Ethernet
- PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3bt (Up to 90W per port)
- Total PoE Capacity: Up to 4,320W (subject to chassis PSU)
- Hot Swap Support: Yes
- Maximum Power Consumption (System): 215W (excluding PoE load)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Compatibility: FortiSwitch AX9000G Chassis System
Scale Your Network with Confidence
Deploy dense multigigabit PoE at scale with the Fortinet FS-AX9000G-LC10P. Order today to upgrade your enterprise infrastructure.
