The Fortinet FS-148E is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 SFP uplink ports, offering a switching capacity of 104 Gbps and a packet-per-second rate of 155 Mpps. It features Layer 2 functionality, a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor, and supports up to 4,000 VLANs. The switch can be managed via a web GUI, CLI, or integrated with a FortiGate for centralized control. The FS-148E-POE model includes 24 PoE+ ports with a power budget of up to 370W, powering devices like wireless access points and surveillance cameras.

Key Specifications

• Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 ports and 4 x Gigabit SFP slots
• Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps
• Packets per Second: 155 Mpps
• Latency: 3.86 microseconds
• VLANs: Supports up to 4,000 VLANs
• RAM: 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM
• Flash Memory: 64 MB
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): The FS-148E-POE version has 24 PoE+ ports with a 370W power budget.
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable

Management Features

• Integrated Management: Seamless integration with FortiGate for centralized control and enhanced security.
• Standalone Management: Supports standalone management via web GUI, CLI, SNMP, and HTTPS.
• Remote Management Protocols: Includes support for Telnet, SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, TFTP, and HTTP/HTTPS.
• Zero-Touch Deployment: Can be deployed easily in a zero-touch environment.

Ideal Use Cases

• Converged Networks: Ideal for delivering voice, data, and wireless traffic over a single network.
• Branch Offices: Well-suited for branch office deployments.
• Threat-Conscious Businesses: Provides enhanced security for businesses concerned about network threats.