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Silver 1U rack-mount switch with 48 RJ45 ports and four SFP+ cages

Fortinet

Fortinet FS448EFPOE network switch 48 GE RJ45 4 10 GE SFP+ PoE+

SKU CH-4E7T-K6KTJ MPN FS448EFPOE

48-port Gigabit switch with four 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks and PoE+ on every RJ45 port

Model FS-448E-FPOE

  • Layer 3 switching boosts performance
  • 48 Gigabit RJ45 ports connect many devices
  • 4 ten-gigabit SFP+ uplinks handle heavy traffic
  • PoE+ on all 48 ports powers phones and cameras
  • 1RU rackmount design saves cabinet space

FortiSwitch 448E-FPOE 48-port PoE+ switch

The FortiSwitch 448E-FPOE is a Layer 2/3 network switch built for managed enterprise environments. It delivers 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and four 10 GE SFP+ uplinks in a 1RU chassis. All 48 RJ45 ports support PoE+ for powering access points, cameras and phones. The switch is designed for FortiGate controller compatibility and rack deployment.

Suits managed PoE deployments.

This switch suits IT teams that require centralised FortiGate management, Layer 3 routing and full PoE+ on every copper port. It fits networks that need 48 powered devices and high-speed fibre uplinks. Buyers wanting a simple plug-and-play switch without controller features should consider other options. Organisations lacking FortiGate infrastructure will not use the management integration.

48 PoE+ ports with four 10 GE SFP+ uplinks

The decisive specification is the combination of 48 PoE+ RJ45 ports and four 10 GE SFP+ uplinks. This port count and uplink speed determine whether the switch matches the density and aggregation requirements of the target network. Verify that the powered-device budget and uplink architecture align with this configuration before purchase.

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Price $4,626.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFORTINET INC.
Size & build
Shipping weight12.25 kg
Package size610 × 559 × 178 mm

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Questions about this item

How much heat and noise should I expect from the FS448EFPOE running all day with 48 PoE+ ports active?

The 1RU chassis uses internal fans to cool the 448 Gbps switching fabric and 48 PoE+ ports; fan speed ramps with temperature so acoustics rise under full load.

What cabling and SFP+ modules do I need to use the 10 GE uplinks on this switch?

Four 10 GE SFP+ cages accept standard SFP+ transceivers; use OM3/OM4 fibre patch cords or direct-attach cables matched to your link distance.

Can the FS448EFPOE managed by an older FortiGate still deliver Layer 3 routing and PoE+ to 48 ports?

Yes, the switch runs Layer 3 locally and provides 48 PoE+ ports; FortiGate controller compatibility extends to earlier FortiOS releases that support the 448E series.

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