Description
FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE (FS-248E-FPOE) is a rack-mountable Layer 3 managed switch featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 4 Gigabit SFP uplinks. It delivers up to 740W of PoE+ power, ideal for powering IP phones, cameras, and access points, and integrates seamlessly with FortiGate firewalls via FortiLink for centralized management.
Key Features
- FortiLink Integration: Seamlessly managed via FortiGate firewall interface, enabling centralized policy control and visibility
- Security Fabric Enabled: Integrates into Fortinet’s Security Fabric for unified threat management
- Authentication: Supports user/device authentication before network access
- Deployment Modes:
- FortiLink Mode: Managed through FortiGate
- Standalone Mode: Configurable via GUI, CLI, or API
Performance & Reliability
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- Layer 2/3 switching capabilities
- Stackable up to 256 switches per FortiGate (depending on model)
- PoE+ Support: Delivers up to 740W of Power over Ethernet, simplifying deployment of IP phones, cameras, and access points
- 1.5MB packet buffer and support for Jumbo Frames
- Built-in monitoring tools including port mirroring and sFlow
Management & Monitoring
- Single Pane of Glass: Managed directly through the FortiGate interface, reducing complexity and operational costs.
- Built-in Monitoring Tools: Includes port mirroring and sFlow for efficient troubleshooting and traffic analysis
Security & Integration
- FortiGate Integration: Seamlessly integrates with FortiGate firewalls, enabling centralized management and unified security policies across wired and wireless networks.
- User Authentication: Authenticates users and devices before granting access, enhancing network security.
- Advanced Security Features: Supports features like DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP-MAC binding, and private VLANs
Compliance & Standards
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- IEEE standards: LLDP, LACP, 802.1x, 802.3af/at, and more
- Supports protocols like STP, RSTP, MSTP, and static routing
Form Factor & Power
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- Compact 1RU rack-mountable design
- Internal AC power supply (120/230V)
- Power consumption: 47.7 watts (excluding PoE load)
Ideal Use Cases
- SD-Branch deployments
- Desktop to data center aggregation
- Converged networks (voice, data, wireless)
- Small to mid-sized businesses and distributed enterprises
This switch is designed for high-performance, secure, and scalable Ethernet environments, especially where centralized management and PoE capabilities are critical
Warranty
- Comes with a Fortinet limited lifetime warranty








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