Fortinet FortiSwitch 548D

Fortinet FortiSwitch 548D

Fortinet FortiSwitch 548D is a high-density Layer 2/Layer 3 secure access Ethernet switch in the FortiSwitch Secure Access family, engineered for enterprise campuses and large-scale branch deployments that require extensive access port density, strong uplink capacity, and centralized policy control. When integrated with a FortiGate firewall using FortiLink, FortiSwitch 548D delivers unified management, device access control, and security across the wired LAN edge.

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Hardware Specifications

• 48 x GE RJ45 access ports

• 4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports

• 2 x 40 GE QSFP+ high-speed uplink/stacking ports

• 1 x Dedicated 10/100 management port

• 1 x RJ-45 serial console port

• Form Factor: 1 RU rack mount

• AC built-in power supply

• Optional redundant power support (FRPS-740)

• Fan-assisted cooling

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Performance Summary

• Switching Capacity: Enterprise-class (hundreds of Gbps)

• Forwarding Rate: Very high packets per second to support dense access and uplinks

• MAC Address Table: Large enterprise-scale capacity

• VLAN Support: Up to 4 K

• Packet Buffers: Generous shared memory for burst traffic

• Memory & Flash: Enterprise-grade DRAM and NAND storage

• ACL Entries: High-capacity multi-stage ACL support

• Spanning Tree Instances: 32+

• Layer 3 Routing: Supported when paired with FortiGate

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Key Capabilities

High-Density Access

• 48 x GE RJ45 ports support extensive connectivity for users and devices at the campus edge or large branch access layer.

High-Speed Uplinks

• 4 x 10 GE SFP+ and 2 x 40 GE QSFP+ uplinks provide strong aggregation and high throughput to distribution or core switches.

Scalable Security & Policy Control

• With FortiLink, VLANs, port profiles, NAC, and policy enforcement are centralized and automated via FortiGate, simplifying deployment and management.

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Security & Access Control

When managed via FortiLink with a FortiGate firewall, FortiSwitch 548D supports:

• Centralized VLAN configuration and dynamic port profiles

• Auto-discovery and unified provisioning of switches

• Integrated NAC with device profiling and enforcement

• IEEE 802.1X authentication (port-based and MAC-based)

• DHCP snooping and DHCP/ARP monitoring

• Dynamic ARP inspection

• Host quarantine per compromised switch port

• Policy-based access control for users and devices

• FortiGuard IoT detection and recommendations

• Security Fabric automation

Standalone switching and management is also supported via CLI or Web GUI.

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Management Options

• FortiLink (FortiGate-managed)

• CLI and Web GUI administration

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

• Syslog (UDP/TCP)

• REST APIs

• Automation stitching for orchestrated workflows

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Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: Enterprise range (approx. 0°C to 45°C)

• Humidity: 10 % to 90 % non-condensing

• Cooling: Fan-assisted

• Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty

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FortiSwitch 548D delivers high-density, enterprise-grade access switching with high-speed uplinks and centralized security management, making it ideal for large LAN environments, campus networks, and distributed enterprise deployments where performance and unified policy control are essential.

View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet