Fortinet FortiSwitch 448E
Fortinet FortiSwitch 448E is a high-density Layer 2/Layer 3 secure access Ethernet switch designed for enterprise campus and large branch environments that require 48 Gigabit access ports with high-performance uplinks. As part of the FortiSwitch Secure Access family, it integrates with FortiGate firewalls via FortiLink to provide centralized management, unified policy enforcement, and Security Fabric visibility.
Hardware Specifications
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48 x GE RJ45 access ports
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4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports
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1 x Dedicated 10/100 management port
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1 x RJ-45 serial console port
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Form Factor: 1 RU rack mount
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AC built-in power supply
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Optional redundant power support (model dependent)
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Fan-assisted cooling
Performance Summary
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Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps (duplex)
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Forwarding Rate: 261 Mpps
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MAC Address Table: 32 K entries
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VLAN Support: 4 K
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Packet Buffers: 2 MB
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Memory: 1 GB DDR4
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Flash: 256 MB NAND
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ACL Entries: 640
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Spanning Tree Instances: 32
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Network Latency: < 1 µs
Key Capabilities
High-Density Gigabit Access
High-Speed Uplinks
Layer 2/Layer 3 Capabilities
Security & Access Control
When managed via FortiLink with a FortiGate firewall, 448E supports:
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Centralized VLAN configuration and dynamic port profiles
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Auto-discovery and unified provisioning
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Integrated NAC with device profiling and enforcement
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IEEE 802.1X authentication (port-based and MAC-based)
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DHCP snooping and DHCP/ARP monitoring
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Dynamic ARP inspection
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Host quarantine per compromised port
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Policy-based control of users and devices
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FortiGuard IoT detection
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Security Fabric automation
Standalone management is also supported via CLI and Web GUI.
Management Options
Environmental Specifications
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Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 45 °C
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Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
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Cooling: Fan-assisted
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Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty
FortiSwitch 448E delivers high-density Gigabit secure access with 10GbE uplinks and centralized policy control, making it ideal for enterprise campus deployments and large branch networks requiring scalable, secure LAN infrastructure.
View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet
