{"product_id":"fortinet-fortiswitch-248d-poe","title":"Fortinet FortiSwitch 248D-POE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:162e2977-80bf-4966-9194-cd6175aed5ee-136\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f2af6dbb-cd4b-472e-9cb5-50911c3ecb1f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eFortiSwitch 248E-POE\u003c\/strong\u003e is a secure access switch built for enterprise branches and small businesses that need reliable connectivity, simplified operations, and PoE power for edge devices. Designed for standalone deployments or tight integration with FortiGate via \u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eFortiLink\u003c\/strong\u003e, it helps eliminate LAN\/security silos by delivering centralized management, automated provisioning, and built-in access control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eSecure Access Switching for Branches \u0026amp; Small Business\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eFortiSwitch Secure Access switches are designed to be easy to deploy and manage at scaleespecially where staff and time are limited. With \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"641\"\u003ezero-touch deployment\u003c\/strong\u003e and intuitive workflows, you can roll out switching securely in minutes, whether you manage on-premises or via cloud options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eConnectivity \u0026amp; PoE+ for Edge Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eThe FortiSwitch 248E-POE provides high-density 1GbE access with flexible uplinks and integrated PoE power delivery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e48x GE RJ45 access ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e4x GE SFP ports\u003c\/strong\u003e for uplinks or fiber connectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003ePoE+ on 24 ports (802.3af\/802.3at)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e370W PoE budget\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eThis makes it ideal for powering and connecting \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003ewireless APs, VoIP phones, cameras, sensors, and other IoT devices\u003c\/strong\u003e using a single Ethernet cable for data + power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eFortiLink Integration (Optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eWhen paired with a FortiGate firewall, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eFortiLink\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the switch to become a logical extension of FortiGateenabling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eCentralized management of switching + security from one interface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eAutomated discovery, recommendations, and provisioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eCentralized VLAN configuration and dynamic port profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eFortiLink Secure Fabric and FortiLink stacking (auto inter-switch links)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eBuilt-in, easy-to-use NAC capabilities (visibility, segmentation, quarantine, virtual patching)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eSecurity, Visibility \u0026amp; Policy Enforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eFortiSwitch 248E-POE includes strong access-layer controls to help ensure only approved users and devices gain access:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e802.1X authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e (port-based, MAC-based, MAB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eACLs\u003c\/strong\u003e (512 entries) plus scheduling and multi-ingress support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eDHCP Snooping\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eDynamic ARP Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eIP source guard\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eMAC-IP binding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003esticky MAC \/ MAC limit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eIPv6 RA guard\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003esFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e for traffic visibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003ePort mirroring, syslog collection, and monitoring telemetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Switching Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eBuilt for wire-speed access switching in a compact rack form factor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eSwitching capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e104 Gbps (duplex)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eForwarding rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e155 Mpps (64-byte)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eLatency:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e\u0026lt; 1µs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eVLANs supported:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e4K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eMAC address table:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e16K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eLink aggregation support (LACP), STP (RSTP\/MSTP), storm control, jumbo frames, QoS, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eManagement \u0026amp; Operations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eSupports flexible management with strong operational tooling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eOn-premises and cloud-based management options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eStandard CLI + Web GUI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eSNMP v1\/v2c\/v3\u003c\/strong\u003e, syslog UDP\/TCP, RMON, SNTP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eREST APIs\u003c\/strong\u003e for configuration\/monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003eSPAN\/RSPAN\/ERSPAN and packet capture for troubleshooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eAutomation stitches and health monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Environmental\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003e1RU rack mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eDedicated management port:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003e1x 10\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003eRJ-45 serial console\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3284\"\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e AC built-in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003eOptional redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003eFRPS-740\u003c\/strong\u003e external redundant AC power supply support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e0°C to 50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3700\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe FortiSwitch 248E-POE is a strong choice for organisations that want a secure, scalable access switch with PoE+, simplified deployment, and the option to unify LAN + security operations through FortiLink with FortiGate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3700\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eView data sheet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fortinet.com\/content\/dam\/fortinet\/assets\/data-sheets\/pdf\/fortiswitch-secure-access-series.pdf\"\u003eFortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fortinet","offers":[{"title":"SW License for FS-200 Series Switches to activate Advanced Features \/ Hardware Only","offer_id":51418503479594,"sku":"FS-SW-LIC-200","price":293.06,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/0754\/0266\/files\/FortinetFortiSwitch248D-POE.png?v=1776573796","url":"https:\/\/fortisecure.store\/products\/fortinet-fortiswitch-248d-poe","provider":"Forti SecureStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}