The FortiSwitch 448E is a 1U Layer 2/3 access switch with 48 Gigabit RJ-45 ports and four 10GE SFP+ uplinks. It is intended for campus and branch networks managed standalone or by a FortiGate via FortiLink.
Key features
- 48x GE RJ-45 ports
- 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks
- 176 Gbps switching capacity, 262 Mpps
- Redundant built-in AC power
- 16k/8k IPv4/IPv6 route entries
Specifications
| Access ports | 48 x GE RJ-45 |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 4 x 10GE SFP+ (1GE SFP compatible) |
| PoE | None |
| Switching capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 262 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 2/3 |
| Stacking | FortiLink stacking via FortiGate (auto inter-switch links) |
| Management | FortiGate (FortiLink), standalone GUI/CLI, FortiSwitch cloud management |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount |
| Power supply | Built-in redundant AC, 100-240V AC |
| License | Optional FS-SW-LIC-400 advanced features license |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.3 x 1.75 x 12.2 in |
| Weight | 9.17 lb |
| Warranty | Fortinet limited lifetime warranty |
Frequently asked questions
Does the FS-448E support PoE?
No. PoE is offered on the FS-448E-POE and FS-448E-FPOE.
What is the switching capacity?
176 Gbps duplex, 262 Mpps.
Is power redundant?
Yes, redundant built-in AC power.
Source: official Fortinet datasheet.
Fortinet limited lifetime warranty
- Access ports:
- 48 x GE RJ-45
- Uplinks:
- 4 x 10GE SFP+ (1GE SFP compatible)
- PoE:
- None
- Switching capacity:
- 176 Gbps
- Layer:
- Layer 2/3
- Stacking:
- FortiLink stacking via FortiGate (auto inter-switch links)
- Management:
- FortiGate (FortiLink), standalone GUI/CLI, FortiSwitch cloud management
- Form factor:
- 1U rack mount
- Power supply:
- Built-in redundant AC, 100-240V AC
- License:
- Optional FS-SW-LIC-400 advanced features license
