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48 Access Ports
48 × GE RJ45 ports provide high-density connectivity for workstations, phones, printers, and access points.
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48 Ports
GE RJ45 access
104 Gbps
Switching capacity
4 SFP
Uplink ports
77.4 Mpps
Forwarding rate
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FortinetSKU: FS-248E
Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E 48-Port Enterprise Access Switch
48-Port Enterprise Access Switch — FortiLink Managed with 4 × SFP Uplinks
The FortiSwitch 248E is an enterprise-grade 48-port managed GE access switch with 4 × GE SFP uplinks, managed via FortiLink from any FortiGate — delivering high-density access layer switching for medium and large enterprise deployments.
- 48 × GE RJ45 access ports
- 4 × GE SFP uplink ports
- 104 Gbps switching capacity
- 77.4 Mpps forwarding rate
- FortiLink unified management
- VLAN, QoS, 802.1X, IGMP
- 1U rack-mount, enterprise-grade
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Key Features
Everything you need in one device
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GE SFP Uplinks
4 × GE SFP ports connect to distribution or core switches via copper or fibre transceivers for flexible aggregation.
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FortiLink Management
Single-pane-of-glass management from FortiGate — configure VLANs, access policies, and QoS without leaving FortiOS.
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802.1X Authentication
Port-level access control with dynamic VLAN assignment based on user identity or device type.
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Non-Blocking Fabric
104 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric ensures zero packet loss across all 52 ports simultaneously.
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Stacking Support
FortiLink stacking enables multiple FortiSwitch 248E units to be managed as a logical unit from a single FortiGate interface.
About the FortiSwitch FS-248E
The FortiSwitch 248E is a cost-effective enterprise access switch providing 48 × GE RJ45 and 4 × GE SFP ports with a 104 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric. As part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, it is managed directly from FortiGate via FortiLink — creating a converged network and security management experience without separate switch management software.
The FS-248E is well suited for medium enterprise office floors and campus access layer deployments where high port density, reliable managed switching, and integration with FortiGate security policies are required. It supports standard enterprise features including 802.1Q VLANs, QoS, 802.1X port authentication, and IGMP snooping for multicast management.
Technical Specifications
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Ideal for a wide range of deployments
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Enterprise Office Floor
Connects 48 workstations and devices per floor with centralised VLAN and access policy management from FortiGate.
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Education Campus
Managed access layer for student and staff networks with 802.1X authentication and dynamic VLAN assignment.
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Healthcare
Network segmentation for clinical devices, administrative systems, and medical IoT with granular access control.
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Enterprise Stacking
Stack multiple FS-248E switches for high-density deployments managed as a unified logical entity.
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