What is the PoE capability and budget of the FS-248E-POE?

FS-248E-POE supports PoE+ (802.3af/at) on 48x Gigabit RJ45 ports with 370W total budget (24 ports PoE max per some configs, up to 740W variant). Enables powering wireless APs, IP cameras, and VoIP phones without separate injectors, simplifying converged deployments in SD-Branch and campus environments.

What switching performance does the FS-248E-POE provide?

Delivers 88Gbps full-duplex switching capacity, 155Mpps forwarding rate, and 1µs low latency. Supports non-blocking wire-speed across all 52 ports with 1.5MB packet buffer, LACP, MSTP (15 instances), and jumbo frames for high-throughput access layer handling east-west traffic.

How does FS-248E-POE integrate with FortiGate?

FortiLink auto-discovers and stacks up to 300 switches per FortiGate for zero-touch provisioning, centralized security policies, dynamic port profiles, and firmware management. Provides integrated NAC, UTM inspection, and Security Rating participation without standalone controllers.

What security features are built into the FS-248E-POE?

Supports 802.1x/RADIUS authentication, 512 ACL entries, MAC-based authentication, and dynamic profiling. Integrates with FortiGate for threat protection, automated onboarding, and policy enforcement, ensuring zero-trust access control in enterprise networks.

What are the physical and environmental specs?

1RU rack-mountable (17.3x16.1x1.7in, 13.45lbs), operates 32-122°F at 10-90% humidity, stores -4-158°F. Internal PSU (47.7W idle, up to 855W max), RoHS2 compliant, >10-year MTBF for reliable 24/7 deployment.

Is the FS-248E-POE suitable for non-FortiGate environments?

Yes, supports standalone management via onboard GUI, CLI, SNMPv1-3, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS, TFTP. Layer 3 routing (RIP-2, VRRP, OSPFv2, 64 routes), 26 LAGs, and full protocol stack (802.1p/Q/w/s/x, 802.3ab) for independent operation.

FS-248E-POE - Fortinet FS-248E-POE 48GE PoE+ 4SFP 88Gbps L2/3 Switch

Name: Fortinet FS-248E-POE 48GE PoE+ 4SFP 88Gbps L2/3 Switch
Brand: Fortinet
SKU: FS-248E-POE
Price: 2438 USD
Availability: InStock

FS-248E-POE - Fortinet FS-248E-POE 48GE PoE+ 4SFP 88Gbps L2/3 Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-248E-POE provides enterprise-grade secure access switching optimized for FortiGate-managed networks. Featuring 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports with up to 370W budget and 4x Gigabit SFP uplinks, it supports wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding at 88Gbps duplex capacity and 155Mpps throughput. Stackable up to 300 units per FortiGate via FortiLink, it enables centralized management, automated provisioning, dynamic port profiles, and integrated UTM threat protection. Key benefits include simplified SD-Branch deployments, granular device authentication via RADIUS/802.1x, high availability with VRRP/OSPFv2/RIP-2, and resilience features like LACP, MSTP, and BFD. With 16K MAC addresses, 4000 VLANs, 512 ACLs, and 1.5MB packet buffer, it handles high-density access for voice, data, and wireless services. Rack-mountable 1RU design (17.3x16.1x1.7in, 13.45lbs) operates from 32-122°F with >10-year MTBF, reducing operational complexity and enhancing cyber posture in campus, branch, and wiring closet environments.

48x Gigabit PoE+ ports with 370W budget support APs and IP phones.
88Gbps duplex switching capacity enables wire-speed Layer 2/3 forwarding.
4x Gigabit SFP uplinks for flexible fiber/copper aggregation.
Stacks up to 300 units via FortiGate for scalable management.
16K MAC table and 4000 VLANs handle dense enterprise access.
>10-year MTBF ensures long-term reliability in branch deployments.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	FS-248E-POE
Brand	Fortinet
Condition	Refurbished
Layer	2/3
Model	248E-POE
Standards	IEEE 802.1p/Q/s/w/x, 802.3/ab
Management	CLI/HTTP/HTTPS/SNMPv1-3/SSH/TFTP/Telnet, FortiLink
PoE Support	PoE+ (802.3af/at), 370W budget
Product Line	FortiSwitch Secure Access
Product Type	Managed Ethernet Switch
Routing Protocols	RIP-2, VRRP, OSPFv2

Compatible systems

Optimized for FortiGate ecosystems; fully functional standalone with standard Ethernet protocols and SFP hardware.

Fortinet FortiGate
Model: Any
Form factor: Appliance/VM
Generation: All
FortiLink stacking up to 300 switches for centralized control.

Best for

SD-Branch
Centralized FortiGate management for secure branch connectivity with PoE+ for APs and IP phones.
Campus Access
High-density edge switching for university/office networks supporting voice, data, wireless convergence.
Wiring Closet
1RU rackmount deployment in small-to-medium enterprise closets with stacking for scalability.
Converged Networks
Single-platform delivery of data, voice, and wireless services with integrated security.
Secure Onboarding
Automated device detection, profiling, and NAC enforcement via FortiLink integration.
High Availability LAN
VRRP, LACP, OSPFv2 for resilient access layer in mission-critical environments.

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VLANs	4,000
ACL Entries	512
Jumbo Frame	Yes
Packet Buffer	1.5 MB
MSTP Instances	15
Forwarding Rate	155 Mpps
Routing Entries	64
MAC Address Table	16,000 entries
Switching Capacity	88 Gbps full-duplex
Link Aggregation Groups	26

Weight	13.45 lbs
Form Factor	1RU Rack-Mountable (17.3x16.1x1.7in)

MTBF	>10 years
Operating Temp	32-122°F (0-50°C)

Switch Ports	48 x 10/100/1000 PoE+
Uplink Ports	4 x Gigabit SFP

Fortinet FS-248E-POE 48GE PoE+ 4SFP 88Gbps L2/3 Switch

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