Fortinet
FS-248E-POEFortinet FortiSwitch 248E-POE
List PriceThe Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-POE is a Layer 2/3 secure access switch with 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 4 Gigabit SFP ports, with 24 of the RJ45 ports delivering 802.3af/802.3at PoE+ under an automatic 370W power budget. It's built for higher-density wiring closets that need to power access points, phones and cameras alongside standard wired devices.
The single management framework reduces complexity and management cost: network security functions are managed through a single console via FortiGate, so all users are authenticated against the same user database, regardless of whether they connect to the wired or wireless network, including temporary guest users.
The same security policy can be applied to a user or device regardless of how or where it connects to the network, while the PoE capability simplifies installation of wireless access points and IP phones without separate power injectors.
Key features
- 48x GE RJ45 ports plus 4x GE SFP uplinks, with 24 ports delivering 802.3af/802.3at PoE+ under a 370W power budget
- 1 dedicated management port and an RJ-45 serial console port
- 104 Gbps switching capacity at 77.4 Mpps, with 16K MAC address storage and 4K VLANs supported
- Up to 26 link aggregation groups, with a maximum group size of 8
- Single-pane-of-glass management through the FortiGate interface via FortiLink
- 1 RU rack-mount form factor with an optional FRPS-740 redundant power supply
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Frequently asked questions
How is the FortiSwitch 248E-POE managed?
Through a single console via FortiGate, so all wired and wireless users and devices are authenticated against the same user database and can be governed by the same security policy, wherever and however they connect.
What's the difference between FortiCare Premium and Elite support?
Both are paid support tiers for the 248E-POE, 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.
How much PoE power does the 248E-POE provide?
24 of the 48 RJ45 ports deliver 802.3af/802.3at PoE+, with an automatic 370W total power budget across those ports.
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Hardware
| Total network interfaces | 48x GE RJ45 ports and 4x GE SFP ports |
|---|---|
| Dedicated management port | 1x 10/100 |
| Serial console port | 1x RJ-45 |
| Form factor | 1 RU Rack Mount |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports | 24 (802.3af/802.3at) |
| PoE power budget | 370 W |
| Mean time between failures | > 10 years |
Switching performance
| Switching capacity | 104 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packets per second | 77.4 Mpps |
| MAC address storage | 16 K |
| Network latency | < 1µs |
| VLANs supported | 4 K |
| Link aggregation group size | 8 |
| Total link aggregation groups | 26 |
| Packet buffers | 1.5 MB |
| DRAM | 512 MB |
| Flash | 128 MB |
Dimensions
| Height x depth x width | 1.73 x 16.1 x 17.3 in (44 x 410 x 440 mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.12 lbs (5.5 kg) |
Environment
| Power required | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power supply | AC built in |
| Redundant power | Optional FRPS-740 |
| Power consumption (average / maximum) | 457.46 W / 466.47 W |
| Heat dissipation | 177.14268 BTU/h |
| Operating temperature | 32–122°F (0–50°C) |
| Storage temperature | -4–158°F (-20–70°C) |
| Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
Product details
| Brand | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Part number | FS-248E-POE |
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