The Fortinet FS-448E-POE is a 48-port managed Layer 3 switch with 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports and 48 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, 24 of which provide PoE. It features a switching capacity of 176 Gbps, a forwarding rate of 262 Mpps, and a total PoE budget of 421 W. The switch includes both a dedicated 1 Gigabit management port and a serial console port for management.

Key Specifications

• Ports: 48 x 1 Gigabit RJ45 (PoE), 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ Uplink Ports.
• PoE Budget: 421 W.
• Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 262 Mpps.
• MAC Address Table Size: 32,000 entries.
• Network Latency: Less than 1 µs.
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable.
• Management: Includes a 1 Gbps RJ45 management port and an RJ45 Serial Console Port.
• Memory: 1 GB RAM and 256 MB Flash Memory.

Features

• FortiLink Integration: Enables integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric, allowing for centralized management and security policy enforcement from FortiGate interfaces.
• Zero-Touch Deployment: Supports auto-discovery and configuration of ports and policies for rapid deployment.
• Scalability: Supports stacking up to 300 switches per FortiGate.
• Layer 3 Capabilities: Supports dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, RIP, BGP, and ISIS, along with features such as DHCP relay and VRRP.
• Security: Integrates with the Security Fabric for enhanced access control and visibility.

Compatible Transceivers: 10G SFP+:

• FN-TRAN-SFP+SR (10GBASE-SR): For short-range multimode fiber connections, with a typical range of 300m over OM3 fiber.
• FN-TRAN-SFP+LR (10GBASE-LR): For long-range single-mode fiber connections, with a range of up to 10km.
• FN-TRAN-SFP+ER (10GBASE-ER): For extended-range single-mode fiber connections, with a range of up to 40km.
• FN-TRAN-SFP+ZR (10GBASE-ZR): For single-mode fiber connections with a maximum reach of 80km.
• FN-TRAN-SFP+GC (10GBASE-T): A 10G SFP+ module for copper ethernet cables, with a range of up to 30m over Cat6a cabling.