Fortinet
FS-448E-POEFortinet FortiSwitch 448E-POE
List PriceThe Fortinet FortiSwitch 448E-POE is a Layer 2/3 member of the FortiSwitch Secure Access family, delivering outstanding security, performance and manageability for threat-conscious businesses of all sizes. It pairs 48 PoE-capable Gigabit ports with 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks, making it well suited to access-layer deployments powering IP phones, access points and PoE cameras.
FortiLink is Fortinet's proprietary management protocol that lets a FortiGate Next Generation Firewall seamlessly manage any FortiSwitch. It turns the 448E-POE into a logical extension of the FortiGate, integrating it directly into the Fortinet Security Fabric so that network security and access-layer functions are enabled and managed through a single console — reducing complexity and management cost while enabling centralised, role-based policy control.
With a 421W 802.3af/at PoE budget spread across all 48 ports, hardware-based Layer 3 routing and a 176 Gbps switching fabric, the 448E-POE is built for wiring-closet access layers that need to power a moderate density of PoE endpoints alongside standard wired devices.
Key features
- 48x GE RJ45 PoE ports (802.3af/at) plus 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks (SFP+ compatible with 1GE SFP)
- 421W PoE power budget across all 48 ports
- FortiLink integration — becomes a logical extension of any FortiGate, managed from a single Security Fabric console
- 176 Gbps switching capacity at 262 Mpps forwarding
- 32K MAC address table and support for up to 4K VLANs, with 16 spanning tree instances
- 16K hardware route and host entries for wire-speed Layer 3 forwarding
- Redundant AC power supply support for high-availability deployments
- Limited lifetime warranty on the hardware
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Frequently asked questions
How is the FortiSwitch 448E-POE managed?
Via FortiLink from the integrated controller on any FortiGate, bringing the switch into the Fortinet Security Fabric under a single console, including centralised PoE control. It can also run as a standalone managed switch, configured via CLI or web GUI.
What's the difference between FortiCare Premium and Elite support?
Both are paid support tiers for the 448E-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 448E-POE provide?
Up to 421W total across its 48x 802.3af/at ports. For a higher-power budget on the same port count, see the FortiSwitch 448E-FPOE.
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Hardware
| Total network interfaces | 48x GE RJ45 and 4x 10GE SFP+ ports (SFP+ compatible with 1 GE SFP) |
|---|---|
| Dedicated management port | 1x 10/100 |
| Serial console port | 1x RJ-45 |
| Form factor | 1 RU rack mount |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports | 48 (802.3af/at) |
| PoE power budget | 421 W |
| Mean time between failures | > 10 years |
System specifications
| Switching capacity (duplex) | 176 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packets per second (duplex) | 262 Mpps |
| MAC address storage | 32 K |
| Network latency | < 1µs |
| VLANs supported | 4 K |
| Link aggregation group size | 8 |
| Total link aggregation groups | Up to number of ports |
| Packet buffers | 2 MB |
| DRAM | 1 GB DDR4 |
| Flash | 256 MB |
| ACL entries | 1.5 K |
| Spanning tree instances | 16 |
| Route entries | 16 K |
| Host entries | 16 K |
Dimensions
| Height x depth x width (in) | 1.73 x 16.1 x 17.3 |
|---|---|
| Height x depth x width (mm) | 44 x 410 x 440 |
| Weight | 13.8 lbs (6.26 kg) |
Environment
| Power required | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power supply | AC built in, redundant AC supported |
| Power consumption (average / maximum) | 440.12 W / 442.234 W |
| Heat dissipation | 163.1 BTU/h |
| Operating temperature | 32–122°F (0–50°C) |
| Storage temperature | -4–158°F (-20–70°C) |
| Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
| Air-flow direction | Side-to-back |
Certifications and warranty
| Certification and compliance | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 |
|---|---|
| Fortinet warranty | Limited lifetime warranty on all models |
Product details
| Brand | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Part number | FS-448E-POE |
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