High-Density 25G Switching for Scalable Core Architectures
The FortiSwitch-AX9000G-LC25 is a high-performance line card designed to expand Fortinet AX9000G modular switch platforms with dense 25G connectivity. Built for modern data center and enterprise core deployments, it delivers massive port density and high-speed uplinks while maintaining operational flexibility through a hot-swappable design.
This line card integrates seamlessly into the FortiSwitch-AX9000G chassis, enabling organizations to scale bandwidth without redesigning their switching architecture. It is ideal for environments requiring deterministic performance, simplified expansion, and long-term scalability.
Key Benefits & Features
- Dense 25G Access Connectivity: Forty-eight SFP28 ports support 25G and 10G speeds, enabling high-density server, storage, and aggregation connections.
- High-Speed Uplinks: Four QSFP28 ports deliver 100G or 40G uplink capacity for core, spine, or data center interconnect scenarios.
- Hot-Swappable Design: Install or replace the line card without powering down the chassis, minimizing downtime during upgrades or maintenance.
- Modular Scalability: Designed for the FortiSwitch AX9000G series, allowing flexible port mix and future-proof expansion.
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Engineered for continuous operation in mission-critical switching environments.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise core and aggregation switching
- Data center top-of-rack or leaf deployments
- High-performance computing and storage networks
- Service provider and colocation infrastructures
- Environments migrating from 10G to 25G architectures
Technical Specifications
- Compatible Chassis: FortiSwitch AX9000G series
- Downlink Ports: 48 x 25G/10G SFP28 (1000BASE-X not supported)
- Uplink Ports: 4 x 100G/40G QSFP28
- Hot Swap Support: Yes
- Form Factor: Modular line card
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 °C
Build a Faster, More Scalable Core
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