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48 GE Access Ports
48 × GE RJ45 ports provide high-density access connectivity for workstations, IP phones, cameras, and access points across an entire floor.
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48 Ports
GE RJ45 access
176 Gbps
Switching capacity
4×10GE SFP+
Uplink bandwidth
262 Mpps
Forwarding rate
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FortinetSKU: FS-448E
Fortinet FortiSwitch 448E 48-Port 10GE Aggregation Switch
48-Port GE Campus Access Switch with 4 × 10GE SFP+ Uplinks — Enhanced Campus Layer
The FortiSwitch 448E is a 48-port GE RJ45 campus access switch with 4 × 10GE SFP+ uplinks, delivering 176 Gbps switching for high-density campus access layer deployments with advanced Layer 3 capabilities and FortiLink integration.
- 48 × GE RJ45 access ports
- 4 × 10GE SFP+ uplink ports
- 176 Gbps switching capacity
- 262 Mpps forwarding rate
- FortiLink management from FortiGate
- Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP)
- Redundant power supply support
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Key Features
Everything you need in one device
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4 × 10GE SFP+ Uplinks
4 × 10GE SFP+ uplink ports (1GE SFP compatible) aggregate 48-port GE access into high-bandwidth distribution uplinks.
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176 Gbps Non-Blocking
176 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric ensures line-rate performance across all 52 ports simultaneously.
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FortiLink Integration
Managed via FortiLink from FortiGate — unified switching, VLAN, QoS, and access policy management from a single console.
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Advanced Layer 3
Full Layer 3 routing with OSPF, BGP, VRRP, and ECMP — route between VLANs at the distribution layer.
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Redundant Power
Redundant AC power supply support for improved availability in mission-critical campus deployments.
About the FortiSwitch FS-448E
The FortiSwitch 448E is a high-density 48-port GE RJ45 campus access switch with 4 × 10GE SFP+ uplinks, delivering 176 Gbps switching capacity and 262 Mpps forwarding rate. A significant upgrade from the 200-series (FS-248E), it offers enhanced Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, ECMP), larger MAC tables (32K), and greater packet buffer capacity — making it the preferred choice for demanding campus access deployments.
Managed via FortiLink from FortiGate, the FS-448E integrates into the Fortinet Security Fabric alongside FortiAPs and other FortiSwitches. Its enhanced Layer 3 capabilities allow it to serve as both an access and distribution switch in two-tier campus designs, reducing infrastructure complexity.
Technical Specifications
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Ideal for a wide range of deployments
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Campus Access Layer
High-density 48-port GE access for large open-plan offices and campus buildings with 10GE uplinks to distribution.
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Distribution/Routing
Layer 3 OSPF/BGP routing enables the 448E to serve as a collapsed access/distribution switch in two-tier campus designs.
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Dense AP Deployment
Connect 48 FortiAP access points from a single switch with VLAN segmentation, QoS, and PoE management (on POE/FPOE variants).
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Multi-Switch Stacking
FortiLink stacking creates resilient, high-capacity switch groups managed as a single logical entity from FortiGate.
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