Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE 48-Port Full PoE Switch
Brand: Fortinet | Category: Network Switches
SKU: FTNT-FS248E-FPOE-001 | Part #: FS-248E-FPOE | MPN: FS-248E-FPOE
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About the Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE 48-Port Full PoE Switch
As a Layer 2/Layer 3 managed switch, the Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE operates at the access and aggregation tiers of enterprise networks, supporting static routing and inter-VLAN routing for straightforward campus deployments where fabric protocols are not required. The FS-248E-FPOE is a 1U rack-mount unit delivering 52 total ports: 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T downlink ports with full Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability and 4 × 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports. This configuration provides 176 Gbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 130.95 Mpps, supported by a 32,768-entry MAC address table and 4,094 VLAN capacity. The 740 W PoE budget accommodates IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt powered devices across all 48 downlink ports, making it ideal for high-density PoE deployments in offices, branch locations, or small-to-medium data centers.
Network engineers and IT procurement teams choose Fortinet FortiSwitch platforms for their seamless integration with Fortinet security ecosystems. The FS-248E-FPOE supports FortiLink management via FortiGate-managed deployments and is FortiManager compatible, centralizing switch visibility and policy enforcement alongside firewalls and other Fortinet appliances. Layer 2 switching features include 802.1Q VLAN, RSTP, MSTP, LACP (802.3ad), IGMP Snooping, and Spanning Tree protocols; Layer 3 capabilities add static routing and inter-VLAN routing. Security functions span 802.1X port authentication, MAC-based authentication, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and Quarantine VLAN isolation. Quality of Service is managed via 802.1p and DSCP marking with 8 queues per port, while jumbo frame support extends to 9,216 bytes. Redundant power supply architecture ensures availability in mission-critical environments.
Organizations evaluating the FS-248E-FPOE for campus access, branch office consolidation, or PoE-heavy IoT deployments should contact Omnixon Global to discuss your network topology, PoE device count, and uplink requirements. Our team in Dubai can assist with technical validation, configuration guidance, and formal quotation requests tailored to your infrastructure scope.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Fortinet |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | FTNT-FS248E-FPOE-001 |
| Part Number | FS-248E-FPOE |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | 10GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FS-248E-FPOE |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Total Ports | 52 |
| PoE Downlink Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T (Full PoE) |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 10GbE SFP+ |
| PoE Standards Supported | IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt |
| Total PoE Budget | 740 W |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 130.95 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table Size | 32,768 entries |
| VLANs Supported | 4,094 |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9,216 bytes |
| Layer 2 Features | 802.1Q VLAN, RSTP, MSTP, LACP (802.3ad), IGMP Snooping, Spanning Tree |
| Layer 3 Features | Static Routing, Inter-VLAN Routing |
| Security Features | 802.1X Port Authentication, MAC-Based Authentication, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, Quarantine VLAN |
| Management Integration | FortiLink (FortiGate-managed), FortiManager compatible |
| QoS | 802.1p, DSCP marking and queuing, 8 queues per port |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Power Supply | Redundant PSU capable (internal) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Compliance | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL |
Frequently Asked Questions about Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE 48-Port Full PoE Switch
What does the Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE 48-Port Full PoE Switch do?
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE 48-Port Full 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.
Is the Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE 48-Port Full PoE Switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE 48-Port Full 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.