Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE has an EOL Risk Score™ of 10 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (0/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE still supported?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 29, 2031. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE reached (or will reach) end of life on October 29, 2031. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Fortinet FortiSwitch switches (hardware) FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.