Description
The Fortinet FortiSwitch-348G is a Layer 2/3 campus access switch designed for use with FortiGate switch management. It combines 48 RJ45 access ports—24 × 2.5 GE and 24 × 1 GE—with four 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports in a compact 1 RU form factor. With integrated MACSec encryption, it provides secure, high-speed connectivity for enterprise campus networks.
Key Features
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48-Port Access Configuration: Provides 24 × 2.5 GE and 24 × 1 GE RJ45 ports to accommodate endpoints operating at different network speeds.
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10 GE Uplinks: Four 10 GE SFP+ uplink interfaces support SFP transceivers for flexible connectivity options, including 1 GE SFP.
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MACSec Security: IEEE 802.1AE MAC Security (MACSec) encrypts Ethernet traffic at the link layer to help maintain data confidentiality and integrity.
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High Switching Performance: Delivers up to 248 Gbps switching capacity and 369 Mpps forwarding performance, with sub-microsecond latency for wire-speed Layer 2/3 traffic.
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Redundant AC Power: Supports redundant AC power configurations to improve availability in campus network deployments.
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PoE Variant: The FortiSwitch-348G-FPOE provides 48 PoE ports supporting PoE bt Type 4 (90 W), PoE at and PoE af, with a total PoE budget of up to 1,560 W.
Security, Performance and Manageability
The FortiSwitch campus switching family combines network performance with security and centralised management for enterprise campus environments. Its Layer 2/3 capabilities, high-speed interfaces and security features provide a foundation for connecting diverse endpoints while maintaining network visibility and control.
Designed to accommodate evolving campus network requirements, the FortiSwitch platform supports scalable deployments with simplified administration and management. Its flexible connectivity, performance and integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric help administrators build and manage secure campus networks across different deployment sizes.
Hardware Specifications
- Model: FortiSwitch 348G
- SKU: FS-348G
- Total Network Interfaces: 24x 2.5G/1G/100M/10M, 24x 1G/100M/10M, 4x 10G/1G SFP+/SFP
- Dedicated Management 10/100 Port: 1
- RJ-45 Serial Console Port: 1
- Form Factor: 1 RU rack mount
- PoE Ports: N/A
- PoE Power Budget: N/A
System Specifications
- Switching Capacity (Duplex): 248 Gbps
- Packets Per Second (Duplex): 369 Mpps
- MAC Address Storage: 32K
- Network Latency: <1 µs
- VLANs Supported: 4K
- Link Aggregation Group Size: 6
- Total Link Aggregation Groups: 31
- Packet Buffers: 3 MB
- Memory: 2 GB DDR4
- Flash: 16 MB SPI NOR
- Drive: 8 GB eMMC
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Yes
- Spanning Tree Instances: 32
- Route Entries (IPv4/IPv6): 38K/38K
- Host Entries (IPv4/IPv6): 6K/6K
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 1.73 x 12.2 x 17.32 inches (44 x 310 x 440 mm)
- Weight: 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
Power and Environment
- Power Required: 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
- Power Supply: AC built in
- Redundant Power: Redundant AC
- Maximum Power Consumption: 69.6 W
- Heat Dissipation: 237.38 BTU/h
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (33°F to 113°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-49°F to 158°F)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
- Air-Flow Direction: Front and left side to back
- Noise Level: 57.01 dB(A)
Certifications and Warranty
- Certifications and Compliance: FCC, ICES, CE, UKCA, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2
- Fortinet Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
Use Cases
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Enterprise Campus Access: Provides high-density, multi-speed connectivity with 24 × 2.5 GE and 24 × 1 GE ports plus 10 GE uplinks in a compact 1 RU chassis.
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Wi-Fi 6/6E & High-Power PoE Deployment: Delivers 2.5 GE multi-gigabit speeds to eliminate wireless bottlenecks, paired with up to 90W PoE (802.3bt) per port on the FPOE model to power PTZ cameras, smart displays and high-density Access Points.
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SD-Branch Networks & FortiLink Integration: Centralises switch management through FortiGate via FortiLink, extending automated zero-touch provisioning, NAC and dynamic micro-segmentation to the branch level.
View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Campus