The Fortinet FS-248D is a 48-port, managed, rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet switch with a 1U form factor, offering 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports and 4 x Gigabit SFP ports. Key specs include a switching throughput of 104 Gbps, a forwarding performance of 155 Mpps, and support for features like VLANs, LACP, and SNMP. The switch features a dedicated management port, a serial console port, and integrates with FortiGate NGFWs for enhanced security and centralized management.

Core Features and Performance

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports, plus 4 x Gigabit SFP uplink ports.
• Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps, providing high-speed connectivity for busy networks.
• Forwarding Performance: 155 Million packets per second (Mpps).
• Latency: Less than 1 microsecond (< 1 µs).
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable 1U enclosure, ideal for standard server racks.
• Management: Managed switch with support for various remote management protocols including HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and SNMP.

Connectivity and Integration

• Management Port: Dedicated RJ-45 management port for network administration.
• Console Port: 1 x RJ-45 serial console port for direct access.
• Uplinks: 4 x Gigabit SFP ports for fiber or other high-speed connections.
• FortiLink: Enabled for integration with FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) for a unified, secure Ethernet solution.

Advanced Features

• Layer 2 Features: Supports advanced features like VLANs (4000 virtual interfaces), port mirroring, link aggregation (LACP), and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Routing: Supports static routing and dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and BGP.
• Buffering: Equipped with 1.5MB packet buffers for managing traffic flow.

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 17.3 inches (W) x 9.7 inches (D) x 1.7 inches (H).
• Weight: 7.8 lbs.