Description
Fortinet FortiSwitch 448D-POE (FS-448D-POE)
The FortiSwitch 448D-POE is a high-density, managed Ethernet access switch designed for enterprise branch offices, distributed sites, and converged edge networks where both data connectivity and PoE+ power delivery are needed. It delivers up to 48 access ports with PoE+ support plus high-speed uplinks, and it tightly integrates with FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls via FortiLink for unified LAN and security management from a single pane of glass.
High-Density PoE+ Access & Connectivity
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48 x GE RJ45 access ports
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4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports (SFP+ compatible with 1 GE SFP)
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PoE+ support on 48 ports (802.3af/at)
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PoE power budget: 370 W
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Compact 1 RU rack mount form factor
System & Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Switching Capacity (duplex) | 176 Gbps |
| Packets Per Second (duplex) | 262 Mpps |
| MAC Address Storage | 16 K |
| Network Latency | < 1 ¼s |
| VLANs Supported | 4 K |
| Link Aggregation Group Size | 8 |
| Total LAG Groups | Up to number of ports |
| Packet Buffers | 1.5 MB |
| DRAM / Flash | 1 GB / 128 MB |
Hardware & Environment
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack mount |
| Dedicated Management Port | 1 x 10/100 RJ45 |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ45 serial |
| Power Supply | AC built-in |
| Redundant Power | Optional FRPS-740 |
| Power Consumption (avg / max) | 417 W / 419 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 177 BTU/h |
| Operating Temp. | 0°C - 50°C |
| Storage Temp. | -20°C - 70°C |
| Humidity | 10% - 90% non-condensing |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 |
| Warranty | Fortinet Limited Lifetime |
Security & Manageability (FortiSwitch Secure Access)
As part of the FortiSwitch Secure Access Series, the 448D-POE supports:
Centralised VLAN and PoE control via FortiLink (FortiGate)
802.1X authentication (port-based, MAC-based, MAB)
Link Aggregation (LACP), Spanning Tree (STP/RSTP/MSTP), LLDP/MED
DHCP Snooping, IGMP Snooping
Syslog collection, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Web GUI / CLI / REST APIs
Centralised access control and device visibility via FortiGate NAC Ft. Link integration
Use Cases
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High-density access switching for branch offices / wiring closets
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PoE+ powered deployments (Wi-Fi APs, IP phones, security cameras)
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Converged voice, data, and wireless environments
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Managed via FortiGate for centralised security and policy enforcement