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Black 1U rack-mount network switch with 48 RJ45 ports and 4 SFP slots

BFKK

BFKK FortiSwitch 248E PoE+ 48-port 370W

SKU CH-MZE2-VZJ3R

A 48-port Gigabit switch with 24 PoE+ ports, four SFP uplinks and a 370 W power budget, managed centrally through FortiLink

  • 48 GE RJ45 ports provide dense wired connectivity for office networks
  • 24 PoE+ ports deliver up to 370W total power for access points and IP phones
  • 4 GE SFP slots add fibre uplinks for longer distance links
  • FortiLink integration enables single-pane management from a FortiGate firewall
  • Stackable design supports up to 300 switches for growing campus deployments

FortiSwitch 248E PoE+ 48-Port Switch

The FortiSwitch 248E PoE+ is a Layer 2/3 managed switch built for businesses that need secure, scalable wired connectivity. It provides 48 Gigabit RJ45 ports, with 24 ports supporting IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ for powering access points, phones, or cameras. Four Gigabit SFP slots add fibre uplink flexibility for distribution or aggregation layers.

FortiLink Management and Stacking

The switch integrates directly into the Fortinet Security Fabric through FortiLink, allowing centralised configuration and monitoring from a FortiGate firewall interface. This single-pane-of-glass approach simplifies SD-Branch deployments and converged network environments. Units can be stacked up to 300 switches per FortiGate, depending on the FortiGate model, while also supporting standalone GUI, API, or CLI management for non-FortiLink scenarios.

PoE+ Power Budget and Port Density

A 370 W automatic maximum PoE output limit supplies the 24 PoE+ capable ports, delivering up to 30 W per port for Class 4 devices. The 1 RU chassis fits standard racks and wiring closets, freeing space while consolidating voice, data, and wireless traffic on one platform. Builds requiring PoE on all 48 RJ45 ports or a higher total power budget will need a different model.

Highlights

  • 48 GE RJ45 ports provide dense wired connectivity for office networks
  • 24 PoE+ ports deliver up to 370W total power for access points and IP phones
  • 4 GE SFP slots add fibre uplinks for longer distance links
  • FortiLink integration enables single-pane management from a FortiGate firewall
  • Stackable design supports up to 300 switches for growing campus deployments

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How many 1 GE SFP uplink slots does the FS-248E-POE provide?

Four 1 GE SFP uplink slots are available for fibre uplinks or stacking links.

What is the maximum PoE+ power budget the switch can deliver across its 24 PoE+ ports?

The switch enforces an automatic maximum PoE output limit of 370 W shared among the 24 PoE+ capable RJ45 ports.

Does the FortiSwitch 248E-POE require a FortiGate to operate, or can it be managed standalone?

It supports non-FortiLink deployments through its onboard GUI, API or command line, so a FortiGate is not mandatory.

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