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Silver rack-mount network switch with 48 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP slots

Fortinet

Fortinet FS-248E-FPOE network switch 48-port PoE+ 4 SFP

SKU CH-VMEA-TMGQ8 MPN FS-248E-FPOE

A managed Layer 3 rackmount switch with 48 PoE+ RJ45 ports, 4 SFP uplinks and a 740 W power budget for converged voice, data and wireless networks

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Management typeManaged
  • Main ports48 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
  • Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • MAC table size16K
  • VLAN capability4K

Series 200 Series

Model FS-248E-FPOE

  • 48 PoE+ ports deliver power and data to access points and phones
  • 740 W PoE budget supports dense deployments without extra injectors
  • Layer 3 routing and 16 K MAC table handle campus traffic
  • FortiLink integration enables single-pane management from FortiGate
  • 1U rackmount with 100-240 V AC supply fits standard cabinets

FortiSwitch 248E-PoE+ 48-Port Switch

The Fortinet FS-248E-FPOE is a managed Layer 3 rackmount switch designed for SD-Branch deployments. It provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports with PoE+ and four SFP uplink ports. Centralised configuration is available through FortiLink integration with FortiGate controllers. The unit also supports standalone management via GUI, API or command line.

Suited for converged access layers, not core routing

This switch suits organisations deploying voice, data and wireless traffic on a single infrastructure with centralised security policies. The 740 W PoE budget powers dense access-point or IP-phone installations. Buyers needing 10 GbE uplinks, higher PoE density per port, or core-layer routing features should evaluate different platforms.

740 W PoE budget across 48 ports

The total PoE power budget of 740 W determines how many Class 4 devices can run simultaneously. Per-port allocation depends on the actual power draw of connected endpoints. Verify the aggregate requirement of your powered devices against this figure before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $1,729.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFortinet
Model nameFS-248E-FPOE
Memory
Buffer size1.5 MB
Connectivity
Management typeManaged
Main port speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
MAC table size16K
VLAN capability4K
Layer support3
Ports & slots
Main ports48 x RJ45 + 4 x SFP
PoE-enabled ports48 x PoE
Power
Power over EthernetYes
Total PoE power740 W
Power details100 to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz
Max power draw855.02 W
Size & build
Product dimensions1.73 in × 16.1 in × 17.3 in
Product weight13.44 lb (6.1 kg)
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size559 × 533 × 229 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C)
Storage Temperature -4 °F to 158 °F (-20 °C to 70 °C)
Humidity range10% to 90% non-condensing
More details
Product formatRackmount
Maximum heat dissipation162.87865 BTU/h

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Questions about this item

Does the FS-248E-FPOE ship with SFP transceivers or must they be purchased separately?

The switch includes the 48 RJ45 ports and four SFP cages; SFP modules are not included and must be sourced separately.

How do I decide between using the 48 PoE+ RJ45 ports versus the four SFP uplinks for my topology?

Use the 48 PoE+ RJ45 ports for powered endpoints such as phones or cameras; reserve the four SFP cages for fibre uplinks to the core or aggregation layer.

What does the 740 W PoE budget mean when every port is active in a rack?

The 740 W budget is shared across all 48 PoE+ ports, so the average available power per port is about 15 W when every port is in use.

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