The FortiSwitch 248E is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet access switch built for wiring-closet and edge
deployments that need to power phones, cameras, and access points. It pairs 48x 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports with
4x Gigabit SFP uplinks, and is available in PoE+ (370W) and FortiPoE+ (740W) power budgets depending on how
many powered devices you need to feed. Managed natively through FortiLink from a FortiGate, it folds into
the Fortinet Security Fabric for single-pane visibility without a separate switch controller.
104 Gbps switching capacity 155 Mpps forwarding rate Up to 4,000 MAC/host entries and 4,000 VLANs
Power & PoE
PoE+ (802.3at) on all 48
ports 370W budget (POE) or 740W budget (FPOE) depending on SKU Fixed internal AC power supply
Management & Stacking
Zero-touch FortiLink management from a
FortiGate Standalone CLI/GUI management supported Fits into multi-tier FortiLink topologies for larger campus rollouts
Not sure the 248E is the right fit?
Compare port counts, PoE budgets, and uplink speeds across the full FortiSwitch lineup to find the access
switch that matches your edge and closet requirements.
The FortiSwitch 248E has 48 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports plus 4 Gigabit
SFP uplink ports for connecting back to your core or aggregation switch.
Yes. The 248E is available with 802.3at PoE+ on all 48 ports, offered in a standard
PoE budget (up to 370W) or a higher FortiPoE+ budget (up to 740W) to power more cameras, phones, and
access points simultaneously.
Yes. The 248E supports FortiLink, letting a FortiGate discover, configure, and
monitor the switch as an extension of the firewall for unified, single-pane management. It can also be
managed standalone via CLI or web GUI.
The FortiSwitch 248E delivers 104 Gbps of switching capacity with a forwarding rate
of 155 Mpps, sized appropriately for a 48-port Gigabit access switch.
The 248E includes 4 dedicated Gigabit SFP uplink ports, giving you flexible fiber or
copper SFP connectivity back to a distribution or core switch.
Ready to deploy the FortiSwitch 248E?
Our Fortinet-certified engineers can help you size PoE budgets, plan FortiLink topology, and bundle the
right FortiGate for full Security Fabric integration.
