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Datto Switches vs. FortiSwitch Secure Access Switches

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Datto Switches

    Score2 out of 10
    N/ADatto Networking Switches are presented as a solution to allow MSPs to deliver affordable, high-performance switching to connect devices and users across a network. Datto’s Switches are designed to accommodate virtually any sized network configuration a small to medium sized business might need. With five models spread across two series (L-Series and E-Series), Datto Switches deliver plug-and-play integration with Datto Networking Access Points, to simplify how MSPs deploy and manage their…N/A

    FortiSwitch Secure Access Switches

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AFortinet headquartered in Sunnyvale, California offers the FortiSwitch Secure Access line of Ethernet switches.N/A
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    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFortiSwitch Secure Access Switch pricing varies based on the specific model and features
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    User Testimonials
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    Kaseya
    good value for PoE switching for simple devices like cameras and wireless access points. easy to deploy from remote and easy to toggle ports
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    Fortinet
    If you've got a large network and are already using FortiGate firewalls or FortiAP access points, integrating FortiSwitch Secure Access Switches makes for one integrated solution. Previously we had Cisco switches that had to be configured and managed separately, which was always prone to error. Now that we have our entire network backbone on FortiNet devices, managing and configuring them is smoother. We are now able to see much clearer if there are any configuration issues between networking devices.
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    Pros
    Kaseya
    • managed ports via the cloud
    • easy to deploy and managed
    • advance replacements on warrenty items
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    Fortinet
    • Makes them easy to manage within one spot
    • Allows for advanced network configuration
    • Has plenty of power for all our PoE devices
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    Cons
    Kaseya
    • cleaner web gui
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    Fortinet
    • Would be nice to have a bit different layout on the configuration page. Sometimes can be hard to find what you're looking for.
    • When disabling ports, it would be nice to have batch setting features rather than having to make changes individually.
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    Kaseya
    lower end of the spectrum of managed switches but good deal for simple devices like wireless access points or cameras
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    Fortinet
    We have previously used both Cisco 220 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8000 Series switches that were managed separately from our firewalls and access points. The Cisco and Dell switch worked fine and we never had a problem with them, but it was always a hassle to have to make configuration changes since that would have to be done via separate GUIs. Having the ability to configure and manage firewalls, switches, and wireless access points all within one central GUI saves time and headache.
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    Return on Investment
    Kaseya
    • if the client does not pay up, can disable the device and "soft brick" the device
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    Fortinet
    • It has made management of the network much easier and less time consuming
    • We are more confident that our network traffic is being secured
    • Ability to monitor network traffic and detect potential anomalies
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