FS-148F-FPOE

The FortiSwitch 148F‑FPOE is a managed Layer‑2+ switch in Fortinet’s Secure Access / “F‑series” line. It’s designed for use in enterprise access layers, branch offices, wiring closets, and SD‑Branch environments. The “FPOE” variant means it has full PoE/PoE+ capability on all ports. This model is particularly suited for powering devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points, making it ideal for SD-Branch and campus deployments.

Key Specifications

• Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) PoE+ ports (IEEE 802.3af/at)
  4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports
  1 × RJ-45 serial console port

• PoE Power Budget: 740 W total
  Supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ standards

• Performance & Capacity:
  Switching capacity: 176 Gbps (full duplex)
  Forwarding rate: 260 million packets per second (Mpps)
  MAC address table size: 32,000 entries
  Latency: under 1 microsecond in many cases for standard ethernet frames

• VLAN Support: Up to 4,000 VLANs
  Link Aggregation: Supports up to 128 link aggregation groups, with 8 members per group. Support for Spanning Tree (STP, RSTP, MSTP), IGMP snooping, DHCP snooping, 802.1X authentication, LLDP/LLDP‑MED, et

• Management & Integration:
  Managed via CLI, web GUI, SNMP (v1/v2c/v3), SSH, HTTPS, RADIUS, and FortiLink (when integrated with FortiGate), making the switch a logical extension of the firewall/security fabric

• Form Factor & Environmental Specs

  • Rack‑mountable 1U form factor, “side‑to‑back” airflow design

  • Dimensions: ~ 44 × 310 × 440 mm (HxDxW) and weight ~ 4.68 kg

  • Operating temperature range: 0‑45°C; humidity non‑condensing 10‑90%

  • Power: Internal AC power supply, supports 100‑240V, 50‑60 Hz

• Power Supply: Internal AC power supply (100–240V, 50/60 Hz)
  Average power consumption: 893.5 W
  Maximum power consumption: 895.7 W

Features & Benefits

• PoE+ Support: Delivers up to 740 W across all 48 ports, suitable for powering high-demand devices.

• High Performance: Offers a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 260 Mpps, ensuring efficient data handling.

• Advanced Layer 2+ Features: Includes support for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), IGMP snooping, DHCP snooping, 802.1X authentication, and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).

• Integration with FortiGate: When used with FortiGate, the switch can be managed via FortiLink, providing centralized control and enhanced security.

• Compact Design: The 1U form factor allows for efficient use of rack space in data centers or server rooms.

Use Cases

• Access layer switch in enterprise/branch offices, powering devices like WiFi APs, VoIP phones, cameras, etc., where PoE is needed.

• SD‑Branch deployments where you want unified security + switching management.

• Environments where you want future‑proof uplinks (10G SFP+) and scalable port counts.