Description
Fortinet FortiSwitch 448D (FS-448D)
The FortiSwitch 448D is a high-density, secure access Layer 2/3 Ethernet switch designed for enterprise branch offices, distributed networks, and converged deployments where performance, PoE support (in POE variants), and centralized security management are essential. Tight integration with FortiGate via FortiLink enables unified management of switching and security from a single console.
Overview
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Part of the FortiSwitch Secure Access Series
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Designed for scalable access deployments with optional PoE power
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Managed standalone or centrally via FortiGate FortiLink
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Suitable for wiring closets, MDF/IDF closets, and edge access layers
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Up to 48 ports plus high-speed uplinks in a compact 1 RU form factor
Hardware Specifications
| Feature | FortiSwitch 448D |
|---|---|
| Total Network Interfaces | 48 x GE RJ45 + 4 x 10 GE SFP+ (SFP+ compatible with 1 GE SFP) |
| Dedicated Management Port | 1 x 10/100 RJ45 |
| RJ-45 Serial Console Port | 1 |
| Form Factor | 1 RU Rack Mount |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ports | |
| PoE Power Budget | N/A |
| Mean Time Between Failures | > 10 years |
System Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity (Duplex) | 176 Gbps |
| Packets Per Second (Duplex) | 262 Mpps |
| MAC Address Storage | 16 K |
| Network Latency | < 1 µs |
| VLANs Supported | 4 K |
| Link Aggregation Group Size | 8 |
| Total LAG Groups | Up to number of ports |
| Packet Buffers | 1.5 MB |
| DRAM | 1 GB |
| Flash | 128 MB |
Dimensions & Environment
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Height x Depth x Width | 1.75 x 12.2 x 17.3 in (44 x 310 x 440 mm) |
| Weight | 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg) |
| Power Required | 100Å“240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Supply | AC built-in |
| Redundant Power | Dual power supplies |
| Power Consumption | 38 W (average) / 38 W (maximum) |
| Heat Dissipation | 147 BTU/h |
| Operating Temperature | 32Å“122 °F (0Å“50 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4Å“158 °F (-20Å“70 °C) |
| Humidity | 10Å“90% non-condensing |
| Certification | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 |
Management & Features (Secure Access Series)
As part of the FortiSwitch Secure Access Series, 448D supports:
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FortiLink management via FortiGate (centralised VLANs, PoE control, stacking, firmware upgrades)
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802.1X authentication (port-based, MAC-based, MAB)
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DHCP Snooping, IGMP Snooping, LLDP/MED
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Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP), LACP, Jumbo Frames
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Centralised security & visibility with identification and access control via FortiGate
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Management options: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, REST API, Syslog, SSH, HTTPS