In short
This shop stocks four network hardware vendors: Cisco, Fortinet, HPE Networking and WatchGuard. Pick the one you already run, or the one whose management fits your team: a firewall-led Fortinet fabric, Cisco or HPE cloud platforms, or Instant On for small sites. We quote any mix by part number and can install it.
Shop network hardware
Add products and licences to your basket, then check out when you are ready.
What each vendor covers
| Vendor | Switches | Wireless | Firewalls | Also here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Catalyst 1200, 1300, 9200, 9300, 9500; C9350, C9550, C9610 Smart Switches | Cisco Wireless Wi-Fi 7 and 6E access points; Catalyst 9800 and CW9800 controllers | Secure Firewall 200, 1200, 3100, 4200; Firepower 1000 | Routers, transceivers, Catalyst Center |
| Fortinet | FortiSwitch Secure Access, Secure Campus, T-Series and rugged | FortiAP Wi-Fi 7, 6E and 6, run from the FortiGate firewall | FortiGate and FortiWiFi, 30G to 900G | FortiExtender, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer |
| HPE Networking | Aruba CX, Juniper EX, Instant On | Aruba access points, HPE Mist access points, Instant On | Juniper SRX; Instant On Secure Gateways | HPE Aruba Networking Central and HPE Mist subscriptions |
| WatchGuard | Pair with Cisco or HPE switches | WatchGuard access points, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 | Firebox T Series and M Series | WatchGuard Cloud management |
Or shop across vendors by category: switches, wireless access points, wireless controllers and firewalls.
Compare, then add to your basket
Every product in our shop lists its order codes and licences, ready to add.
Choosing a vendor
There is no single best vendor; the right one depends on what you already run and how you want to manage the network:
- Stay with what you know. If your team already runs one vendor's switches or firewalls, adding more of the same keeps the skills, spares and management tools you have.
- Firewall-led networks: Fortinet. A FortiGate firewall controls FortiSwitch and FortiAP devices with no extra licence for that, so a small or mid-sized site gets switching, Wi-Fi and security in one place.
- On-premises campus: Cisco. Catalyst 9000 switches, Cisco Wireless with a 9800 controller and Catalyst Center suit organisations that want to run the network on their own platform.
- Cloud-managed campus: HPE Networking. HPE Aruba Networking Central or HPE Mist manage wired and wireless from the cloud.
- Small sites with no IT team: HPE Networking Instant On. Set up and run from an app.
- Firewall plus Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud: WatchGuard. Firebox appliances and WatchGuard access points from one cloud console.
What you buy with the hardware
| Vendor | Sold with the hardware | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | DNA, Catalyst or Networking Subscription licences for Catalyst 9000 switches and Cisco access points; Threat Defense licences for Secure Firewall | Cisco support; Catalyst 1200 and 1300 need no subscription |
| Fortinet | A FortiGuard bundle (ATP, UTP, ENT or SD-WAN) for FortiGate firewalls | FortiCare per switch, access point or appliance |
| HPE Networking | HPE Mist Wireless Assurance per Mist access point; Central Foundation or Advanced for Aruba devices | Juniper EX Advanced and Premium licences; SRX security subscriptions |
| WatchGuard | Standard Support or a Basic, Prime or Total Security Suite per Firebox; a Wi-Fi licence per access point | Longer terms and extra services |
Our basket asks for the subscription when you add the hardware, and we confirm tiers and terms at quote.
Not sure what you need?
Tell us about your sites and we will recommend the right kit and licences.
Mixing vendors
Many networks mix vendors, for example FortiGate firewalls with Cisco or HPE Aruba Networking switches, or WatchGuard Fireboxes with Instant On switches. Standards such as VLANs, link aggregation (LACP) and PoE work across brands, so the main trade-offs are management, because each vendor's platform runs its own devices best, and optics, which we match to the device each one plugs into. We can design a mixed network and quote it as one bill of materials.
Partner status
Forever Systems is a Cisco Partner, a Fortinet Advocate Partner and an HPE Networking Business Partner. Every order gets a personalised quote and our advice free of charge.
Cloud-managed Meraki
Cisco Meraki has its own store: cloudnetworking.uk (opens in a new tab), with every MR, MS, MX and Meraki-managed Catalyst model. This shop covers the other ranges, whatever their management plane.
How to order
How ordering works. Press Add next to a part number and it goes into your basket; where the hardware needs a subscription or support term, you pick it in the same step. Add any accessories, then View basket and Request a quote. We check every line, quantity and term against your sites and come back with a personalised quote by email. Nothing is charged online. We can also design, supply, stage, install and configure the network as a project, with the scope confirmed at quote (see network installation).
Not sure which vendor fits? Contact us with your sites and what you run today, and we will suggest options.
How we can help with your network
Forever Systems can design, supply, stage, install and configure the network around the hardware you buy here, as a project or one step at a time.
- Design: we look at your sites, users and existing kit and size the switches, wireless and firewalls to fit
- Supply: every order gets a personalised quote by part number, with the subscriptions and support each product needs
- Stage: we can pre-configure and label equipment before it reaches site
- Install: we can rack and mount switches, access points and firewalls on site
- Configure: VLANs, wireless, firewall policy, VPNs and management platforms set up and documented at handover
Scope is confirmed at quote, so you only pay for the parts of the project you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which network hardware vendors do you supply?
Cisco, Fortinet, HPE Networking (HPE Aruba Networking, HPE Juniper Networking and Instant On) and WatchGuard, by model and part number. Cisco Meraki is on our sister store, cloudnetworking.uk.
Which vendor is best for a small business network?
It depends on what you run and who manages it: a FortiGate firewall with FortiSwitch and FortiAP, Cisco Catalyst 1200 or 1300 switches, HPE Networking Instant On or a WatchGuard Firebox all suit small offices. Tell us your site and we will suggest one.
Can I mix vendors in one network?
Yes. Standards such as VLANs, link aggregation and PoE work across brands; the trade-off is that each vendor's management platform runs its own devices best, and we match optics to each device.
Do you charge for advice?
No. Every order gets a personalised quote and our advice free of charge.
Can you install network hardware from any of these vendors?
Yes. We can design, supply, stage, install and configure switches, wireless and firewalls from each vendor here, with the scope confirmed at quote.
Ready to order?
Build your basket and check out when you are ready.