FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
Brand: Fortinet | Category: Network Switches
SKU: FS-648F-FPOE | Part #: FS-648F-FPOE | MPN: FS-648F-FPOE
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About the FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE delivers a high-density switching solution with 48 downlink ports operating at 1/2.5/5/10GbE speeds, complemented by 8 uplink ports running at 40GbE QSFP+ capacity. This 1U rack-mount switch from the FortiSwitch 600F series is engineered for network engineers and IT infrastructure teams requiring consolidated access-layer switching with integrated power delivery across all 48 downlink ports.
Built on Fortinet's enterprise-grade platform, the FS-648F-FPOE combines exceptional throughput with comprehensive Layer 3 routing and security capabilities. The switch delivers 1.44 Tbps switching capacity and 1,071 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring high-performance data movement across your network fabric. All 48 downlink ports support IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+), eliminating separate power infrastructure for connected devices. Advanced features include dynamic ARP inspection, DHCP snooping, 802.1X port authentication, and MAC-based access control. The FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE supports up to 4,094 VLANs, link aggregation via IEEE 802.3ad LACP, and comprehensive QoS with 8 queues per port and weighted round robin scheduling. Redundant power supply options are available to ensure operational continuity in mission-critical deployments.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Fortinet
- Model / Part Number: FS-648F-FPOE
- Total Ports: 56 (48 x 1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45 downlink + 8 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink)
- Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: 1,071 Mpps
- PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at on all 48 downlink ports
- MAC Address Table: 256,000 entries
- Layer 3 Protocols: Static routing, OSPF, BGP, RIP
- VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q, up to 4,094 VLANs
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Fortinet |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | FS-648F-FPOE |
| Part Number | FS-648F-FPOE |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FS-648F-FPOE |
| Product Series | FortiSwitch 600F |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Total Ports | 56 |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 1/2.5/5/10GbE RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 8 x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE/PoE+) |
| PoE Ports | 48 (all downlink ports) |
| Switching Capacity | 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1,071 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 256,000 entries |
| Layer 3 Routing Protocols | Static routing, OSPF, BGP, RIP |
| Spanning Tree Protocols | STP, RSTP, MSTP |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q, up to 4,094 VLANs |
| Link Aggregation | IEEE 802.3ad LACP, static LAG |
| Management Interfaces | FortiLink (FortiGate integration), GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON |
| Security Features | 802.1X port authentication, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, IP source guard, MAC-based access control |
| QoS | IEEE 802.1p, DSCP marking, 8 queues per port, weighted round robin, strict priority |
| Redundant Power Supply | Supported (optional RPS) |
| Fanless Operation | No (active cooling) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Compliance | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL |
Frequently Asked Questions about FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
What does the FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE do?
The FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE compatible with my infrastructure?
The FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.