Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch
Brand: Fortinet | Category: Network Switches
SKU: FORT-FS148FFPOE | Part #: FS-148F-FPOE | MPN: FS-148F-FPOE
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About the Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch
The FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE provides 48 GE RJ45 PoE+ ports with a 370 W total PoE budget, making it an economical choice for mid-size enterprise access layer deployments where the extreme power budget of the 448F-FPOE is not required. The unit targets typical enterprise office floors with a mix of 802.11ac/Wi-Fi 6 access points, IP phones, and cameras whose per-port power requirements remain within 802.3at (30W) Class 4 limits.
Four 10GE SFP+ uplink ports provide ample bandwidth headroom to distribution switches, and the switch fully supports FortiLink managed mode, enabling FortiGate-controlled VLAN provisioning, 802.1X enforcement, port-level security policies, and auto-discovery of connected FortiAP access points. This integration simplifies the enterprise BYOD and IoT device onboarding workflow significantly compared to multi-vendor architectures requiring separate NAC products.
The 148F-FPOE is one of the most deployed FortiSwitch models globally, particularly popular in deployments migrating from legacy Cisco Catalyst or HP ProCurve access switches where organizations seek to reduce licensing complexity by consolidating to a single-vendor Security Fabric. Its compact depth and standard 1U form factor fit comfortably in IDF closets with limited rack depth.
Ideal for
- Mid-size enterprise office floor access switch with standard 802.3at PoE for phones and APs
- FortiLink integration with FortiGate 100F/200F for unified campus policy management
- Automated FortiAP provisioning and RF channel management via FortiGate
- BYOD network segmentation with dynamic VLAN assignment based on 802.1X identity
- Education campus classroom distribution feeding student devices and smartboards
- SME headquarters wiring closet consolidating switching and PoE in a single 1U unit
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
| Part Number | FS-148F-FPOE |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| GE RJ45 Ports | 48 (all PoE+) |
| 10GE SFP+ Uplink Ports | 4 |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+) |
| Total PoE Budget | 370 W |
| Max PoE per Port | 30 W (802.3at) |
| Switching Capacity | 136 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 101.19 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,768 entries |
| VLANs Supported | 4,094 |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9,216 bytes |
| Management Modes | Standalone CLI / FortiLink (FortiGate-managed) |
| Spanning Tree | STP, RSTP, MSTP |
| LACP | 802.3ad dynamic link aggregation |
| QoS | 8 queues per port, 802.1p/DSCP |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing (standalone) |
| Power Supply | Single internal AC |
| Max Power Consumption | 490 W (with full PoE load) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 330 x 44 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0–45°C |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Fortinet |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | FORT-FS148FFPOE |
| Part Number | FS-148F-FPOE |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| GE RJ45 Ports | 48 (all PoE+) |
| 10GE SFP+ Uplink Ports | 4 |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+) |
| Total PoE Budget | 370 W |
| Max PoE per Port | 30 W (802.3at) |
| Switching Capacity | 136 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 101.19 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,768 entries |
| VLANs Supported | 4,094 |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9,216 bytes |
| Management Modes | Standalone CLI / FortiLink (FortiGate-managed) |
| Spanning Tree | STP, RSTP, MSTP |
| LACP | 802.3ad dynamic link aggregation |
| QoS | 8 queues per port, 802.1p/DSCP |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing (standalone) |
| Power Supply | Single internal AC |
| Max Power Consumption | 490 W (with full PoE load) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 440 x 330 x 44 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0–45°C |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB |
Frequently Asked Questions about Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch
What does the Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch do?
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch 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.
What are the headline specs of the Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch?
Key specifications for the Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch: new condition; manufacturer Fortinet; part number FS-148F-FPOE; form factor 1U Rackmount; ge rj45 ports 48 (all PoE+); 10ge sfp+ uplink ports 4; poe standard IEEE 802.3af/at (PoE+). Manufacturer part number FS-148F-FPOE. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE Managed PoE Switch 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.