Fortinet
FS-2048FFortinet FortiSwitch 2048F
List PriceThe Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F is part of the FortiSwitch campus core and data center family, engineered for performance, security and resiliency at the campus core or in the data center. It provides 48x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28 ports, 2x 1GE/10GE SFP+ ports and 8x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 uplinks in a 1 RU rack-mount appliance, for environments where virtualization, cloud computing and IoT traffic demand dense, high-bandwidth Ethernet aggregation.
The 2048F is managed through FortiLink, Fortinet's proprietary protocol that turns the switch into a logical extension of a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall. This unifies management of Ethernet data-center switching and network security functions in a single interface, with the high performance and low latency needed to support high-speed traffic inspection and segmentation at the network core.
FortiLink lets the 2048F extend FortiGate security policy and high-speed data traffic segmentation out to the campus core or data center switching layer. IT administrators gain control over traffic within segments, limiting threat exposure, while next-generation firewall-level policy enforcement stays simple to apply and manage.
Key features
- 48x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28 ports, 2x 1GE/10GE SFP+ ports and 8x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 uplinks
- 4000 Gbps switching capacity (duplex) with 96,000 MAC address storage entries
- Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies for redundancy
- 1 RU rack-mount appliance with dedicated 10/100/1000 service port and RJ-45 serial console port
- FortiLink integration with FortiGate, unifying data-center switching and network security management
- Limited lifetime hardware warranty on the switch itself
Works with
- FortiGate firewalls — for FortiLink-managed deployment
- The Fortinet range
Frequently asked questions
How is the FortiSwitch 2048F managed?
Through FortiLink, connected to a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall, extending Security Fabric policy and centralized management down to the switching layer at the campus core or data center. This brings network security and access-layer switching functions together under a single interface.
What's the difference between FortiCare Premium and Elite support?
Both are paid support tiers for the 2048F, available in 1, 3 or 5 year terms. Elite is priced above Premium at every term length, reflecting an enhanced service level; full SLA details are confirmed at quotation.
Does the 2048F support PoE?
PoE is not listed among this switch's specifications in our source data — the 2048F is positioned as a campus core / data center aggregation switch rather than an access-layer PoE switch. Contact us to confirm PoE requirements against Fortinet's current datasheet.
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Hardware Specifications
| Total network interfaces | 48x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28 ports, 2x 1GE/10GE SFP+ ports and 8x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 ports |
|---|---|
| 10/100/1000 service ports | 1 |
| RJ-45 serial console port | 1 |
| Form factor | 1 RU rack-mount appliance |
System Specifications
| Switch capacity (duplex) | 4000 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packets per second | 4000 Mbps |
| MAC address storage | 96,000 |
| Network latency | < 1us |
| VLANs supported | 4k |
| Link aggregation group size | Up to 48 |
| Total link aggregation groups | Up to number of ports |
| Queues/port | 8 |
| Packet buffers | 32 MB |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4 |
| Flash | 8GB NAND |
| Drive | 32 GB SSD |
Dimensions
| Height x width x length (in) | 1.71 x 18.11 x 17.26 |
|---|---|
| Height x width x length (mm) | 43.5 x 460 x 438.5 |
| Weight | 21.78 lbs (9.88 kg) |
Environment
| Power required | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (max) | 175.7 W |
| Power supply | Dual hot-swappable AC |
| Operating temperature | 32–104°F (0–40°C) |
| Storage temperature | -13–158°F (-25–70°C) |
| Humidity | 10–90% RH non-condensing |
| Air flow | Front to back |
| Mean time between failures | > 10 years |
Certification and Compliance
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 |
|---|
Warranty
| Fortinet warranty | Limited lifetime warranty on all models |
|---|
Product details
| Brand | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Part number | FS-2048F |
Hardware Specifications
| Total network interfaces | 48x 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28 ports, 2x 1GE/10GE SFP+ ports and 8x 40GE/100GE QSFP28 ports |
|---|---|
| 10/100/1000 service ports | 1 |
| RJ-45 serial console port | 1 |
| Form factor | 1 RU rack-mount appliance |
System Specifications
| Switch capacity (duplex) | 4000 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packets per second | 4000 Mbps |
| MAC address storage | 96,000 |
| Network latency | < 1us |
| VLANs supported | 4k |
| Link aggregation group size | Up to 48 |
| Total link aggregation groups | Up to number of ports |
| Queues/port | 8 |
| Packet buffers | 32 MB |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4 |
| Flash | 8GB NAND |
| Drive | 32 GB SSD |
Dimensions
| Height x width x length (in) | 1.71 x 18.11 x 17.26 |
|---|---|
| Height x width x length (mm) | 43.5 x 460 x 438.5 |
| Weight | 21.78 lbs (9.88 kg) |
Environment
| Power required | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (max) | 175.7 W |
| Power supply | Dual hot-swappable AC |
| Operating temperature | 32–104°F (0–40°C) |
| Storage temperature | -13–158°F (-25–70°C) |
| Humidity | 10–90% RH non-condensing |
| Air flow | Front to back |
| Mean time between failures | > 10 years |
Certification and Compliance
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 |
|---|
Warranty
| Fortinet warranty | Limited lifetime warranty on all models |
|---|
Product details
| Brand | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Part number | FS-2048F |
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