FS-1048E is part of the FortiSwitch portfolio for core and data centre networks, with standalone management or management integrated through FortiLink, depending on the chosen architecture.
Key features
Core and data centreIntended use according to the official FortiSwitch family.
FortiLinkManagement integrated with FortiGate when included in the design.
Secure NetworkingNetworking and security addressed within a coordinated architecture.
Technical specifications
Interfaces
Access ports
48 × SFP+/SFP 10/1 GbE
Uplinks
6 × QSFP+ 40 GbE or 4 × QSFP28 100 GbE; alternative operating modes
Dedicated management port
1 × Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Console
1 × RJ45 serial
USB interface
1 × USB Type A, USB 2.0
Performance and capacity
Switching capacity
1.760 GbpsDuplex value published in the datasheet; the detailed measurement methodology is not stated.
Forwarding rate
1.518 MppsPublished duplex value, with 64-byte packets, in the historical edition dated 22/12/2021 (DD/MM/YYYY).
Network latency
< 800 nsDatasheet value; packet and load conditions not specified.
MAC address table
144K
Supported VLANs
4K
Ports per aggregation group
Up to 48
Link aggregation groups
Up to the number of ports
Packet buffer
12 MB
RAM
8 GB
Flash storage
128 MB NAND
Queues per port
8
Installation and environment
Form factor and installation
19-inch rack, 1U
Dimensions (H × D × W)
43 × 460 × 438.5 mm
Weight
8.6 kg
Heat dissipation
620.4 BTU/h
Operating temperature
0 to 45 °C
Storage temperature
−20 to 70 °C
Relative humidity
10% to 90%, non-condensing
Airflow
Front to rear
MTBF
More than 10 years
Power and PoE
Power input
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power supply
Two hot-swappable AC power supplies
Power redundancy
Two AC power supplies replaceable without shutdown
Power consumption
181.7 W (maximum)
Management and security
Management
Standalone mode or management integrated with FortiGate through FortiLink
FortiLink Stacking
Automatic interconnections between switches in the FortiLink topology
Link high availability
MCLAG
Documentation
Document reference
22/12/2021 (DD/MM/YYYY) · FS-DC-DAT-R30-20211222
Generation reference
Specifications preserved in an official historical datasheet
Routing
Routing
IPv4/IPv6 com suporte por hardware
Lifecycle
End of orders to the manufacturer (EOO)
23/04/2026 — date already reached
Last service extension date (LSED)
23/04/2030
End of support (EOS)
23/04/2031
Figures published by the manufacturer. Final sizing depends on the environment, enabled services and traffic profile.
