Fortinet
FS-648FFortinet FortiSwitch 648F
List PriceThe Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F is a higher-density member of the FortiSwitch campus family, built to combine security, performance and manageability for enterprise campus networks that need reliable protection against threats. It carries 32x 1GE/2.5GE plus 16x 1GE/2.5GE/5GE RJ45 ports, with 8x 10GE/25GE SFP+/SFP28 uplinks, in a 1 RU rack-mount chassis with no PoE — for a PoE-capable version of the same switch, see the FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE.
The 648F is designed to be managed through FortiLink, Fortinet's proprietary protocol that links a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall to FortiSwitch hardware. FortiLink turns the switch into a logical extension of the FortiGate, so network security and access-layer switching functions are both handled from a single interface, with centralized VLAN configuration, software upgrades and PoE control across every managed switch.
Through FortiLink, the 648F also gains basic Network Access Control (NAC) capability — profiling and securely onboarding devices as they connect, with automated segmentation and microsegmentation of IoT devices, quarantine for compromised endpoints, and virtual patching against emerging threats.
Key features
- 32x 1GE/2.5GE + 16x 1GE/2.5GE/5GE RJ45 ports plus 8x 10GE/25GE SFP+/SFP28 uplink ports
- 720 Gbps switching capacity (duplex) and 1071 Mpps forwarding
- Dual hot-swappable 350W AC power supplies for redundancy
- 1 RU rack-mount chassis with dedicated 10/100/1000 management port and RJ-45 serial console port
- FortiLink integration with FortiGate for centralized switch, VLAN and PoE control
- 802.1x authentication, DHCP snooping, device detection and host quarantine when managed through FortiLink
- 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 648F managed?
Through FortiLink, connected to a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall. This gives centralized VLAN configuration, software upgrades, PoE control, link aggregation and spanning tree management, LLDP/MED and IGMP snooping across all FortiLink-managed switches from a single console, with FortiGate handling Layer 3 routing, virtual domains and UTM features on the switch's behalf.
What's the difference between FortiCare Premium and Elite support?
Both are paid support tiers for the 648F, 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 648F support PoE?
No — this model has no PoE ports. For Power over Ethernet on the same 48-port/8-uplink layout, choose the FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE, which adds 48x 802.3af/at/bt type 4 PoE ports with a 1800W power budget.
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Hardware Specifications
| Total network interfaces | 32x 1GE/2.5GE, 16x 1GE/2.5GE/5GE RJ45 ports and 8x 10GE/25GE SFP+/SFP28 ports |
|---|---|
| Dedicated management port | 1x 10/100/1000 |
| RJ-45 serial console port | 1 |
| Form factor | 1 RU rack mount |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports | None |
| Mean time between failures | > 10 years |
System Specifications
| Switching capacity (duplex) | 720 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packets per second (duplex) | 1071 Mpps |
| MAC address storage | 64 K |
| Network latency | < 1µs |
| VLANs supported | 4 K |
| Link aggregation group size | 56 |
| Total link aggregation groups | Up to number of ports |
| Packet buffers | 8 MB |
| Memory | 4GB DDR4 |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Drive | 32G SSD |
| ACL | 36k |
| Spanning tree instances | 32 |
| Route entries (IPv4) | 16 k |
| Host entries (IPv4) | 192 k |
| Multicast route entries | 12 k |
Dimensions
| Height x depth x width (in) | 1.75 x 13.8 x 17.3 |
|---|---|
| Height x depth x width (mm) | 44 x 350 x 440 |
| Weight | 7.149 kg |
Environment
| Power required | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (maximum) | 300 W |
| Power supply | 2x 350W |
| Redundant power | Dual hot-swappable AC |
| Heat dissipation | 590 BTU/h |
| Operating temperature | 32–113°F (0–45°C) |
| Storage temperature | -40–158°F (-40–70°C) |
| Humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
| Air-flow direction | Front-to-back |
| Noise level | 57.97 dBA |
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-648F |
Hardware Specifications
| Total network interfaces | 32x 1GE/2.5GE, 16x 1GE/2.5GE/5GE RJ45 ports and 8x 10GE/25GE SFP+/SFP28 ports |
|---|---|
| Dedicated management port | 1x 10/100/1000 |
| RJ-45 serial console port | 1 |
| Form factor | 1 RU rack mount |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports | None |
| Mean time between failures | > 10 years |
System Specifications
| Switching capacity (duplex) | 720 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packets per second (duplex) | 1071 Mpps |
| MAC address storage | 64 K |
| Network latency | < 1µs |
| VLANs supported | 4 K |
| Link aggregation group size | 56 |
| Total link aggregation groups | Up to number of ports |
| Packet buffers | 8 MB |
| Memory | 4GB DDR4 |
| Flash | 32 MB |
| Drive | 32G SSD |
| ACL | 36k |
| Spanning tree instances | 32 |
| Route entries (IPv4) | 16 k |
| Host entries (IPv4) | 192 k |
| Multicast route entries | 12 k |
Dimensions
| Height x depth x width (in) | 1.75 x 13.8 x 17.3 |
|---|---|
| Height x depth x width (mm) | 44 x 350 x 440 |
| Weight | 7.149 kg |
Environment
| Power required | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (maximum) | 300 W |
| Power supply | 2x 350W |
| Redundant power | Dual hot-swappable AC |
| Heat dissipation | 590 BTU/h |
| Operating temperature | 32–113°F (0–45°C) |
| Storage temperature | -40–158°F (-40–70°C) |
| Humidity | 5–95% non-condensing |
| Air-flow direction | Front-to-back |
| Noise level | 57.97 dBA |
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-648F |
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