The Fortinet FS-448E is a 48-port Layer 3 managed switch designed for campus networks, featuring 48 GE RJ45 ports and 4 10GE SFP+ uplink ports. It has a switching capacity of 176 Gbps, a forwarding rate of 262 Mpps, and supports Layer 2/3 features for robust network control. The switch offers management through FortiLink, making it a component of the Fortinet Security Fabric, and provides optional Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capability on its GE ports.

Key Specifications

• Model: FS-448E
• Ports:
  • 48 x 10/100/1000 (GE) RJ45 ports
  • 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports

• Performance:
  • Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
  • Packets Per Second: 262 Mpps
  • Network Latency: <1 µs

• Management:
  • Managed by FortiGate through FortiLink
  • Security Fabric integration
  • Supports Standalone management

• Layer Capabilities: Layer 2/3
• Key Features:
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE+) (on some models)
  • Link Aggregation (LACP)
  • VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MSTP)
  • Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Jumbo Frames support

Deployment Options

• FortiLink Mode: The switch is managed by a FortiGate, enabling centralized control and Security Fabric integration.
• Standalone Mode: The switch can operate independently of a FortiGate, using standard industry deployment models.
• Cloud Management: Both deployment models can be managed through FortiCloud.

Compatible Transceivers:

The FS-448E switch uses SFP+ transceivers for its uplink ports, and compatible options include FN-TRAN-SFP+ series for copper and fiber, such as the FN-TRAN-SFP+GC (copper) and FN-TRAN-SFP+SR (fiber).