[shortdesc] 48x multigig RJ45 ports, 8x 25G SFP28 uplinks, Layer 3 switching, FortiLink integration, dual hot-swappable PSUs [/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand |
Fortinet |
| Model |
FortiSwitch 648F |
| SKU |
FS-648F |
| Product Type |
Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Switching Layer |
Layer 3 |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable (1 RU) |
| Total Ports |
48 RJ45 ports |
| RJ45 Port Configuration |
32 × 1GE/2.5GE + 16 × 1GE/2.5GE/5GE |
| Uplink Ports |
8 × 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP/SFP+/SFP28 |
| Switching Capacity |
720 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
1071 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table |
64K entries |
| Jumbo Frame Support |
Yes |
| Airflow Direction |
Front-to-back |
| Management Interfaces |
1 × RJ-45 management port, 1 × RJ-45 console port |
| Power Supply |
2 × Hot-Plug AC power supplies (Included) |
| Power Provided |
350 W |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
43.2 × 439.4 × 350.5 mm |
| Weight |
7.15 kg |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Memory |
4 GB DDR4 |
| Flash Storage |
32 MB |
| Packet Buffer |
8 MB |
| VLAN Support |
Up to 4000 VLANs |
| Link Aggregation Groups |
Up to 56 |
| Spanning Tree Instances |
32 |
| Routing Table Capacity |
IPv4: 16000 entries |
| Multicast Entries |
12000 |
| Latency |
< 1 µs |
| Supported Routing Protocols |
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, VRRP, PIM-SSM |
| Management Protocols |
SNMP v1/v2c/v3, CLI, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, Syslog |
| Operating Temperature |
0 °C to 45 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40 °C to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity |
5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Certifications |
FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS 2 |
[/specifications]
[accesories]
| Included in the box |
Rack mounting kit; 1 × RJ-45 console cable; 2 × AC power cables; 4 × rubber feet |
| Supported Transceivers |
Fortinet SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 transceiver modules (sold separately) |
[/accesories]
Enterprise-Grade Switching for Secure High-Density Campuses
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F is a high-performance Layer 3 access switch designed for modern enterprise and campus networks requiring multigig connectivity and deep security integration. Built for seamless operation with FortiGate via FortiLink, the FS-648F delivers wire-speed performance, centralized management, and advanced segmentation to support demanding users, devices, and applications.
Key Benefits & Features
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High-Density Multigig Access: Combines 32x 1G/2.5G and 16x 1G/2.5G/5G RJ45 ports to support Wi-Fi 6 access points, high-performance endpoints, and bandwidth-intensive workloads.
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Ultra-Fast 25G Uplinks: Eight SFP28 ports deliver up to 25GbE uplinks for aggregation or core connectivity, eliminating campus bottlenecks.
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Integrated Security with FortiLink: Operates as a logical extension of FortiGate NGFWs, enabling unified policy enforcement, dynamic segmentation, and zero-touch provisioning.
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Advanced Layer 3 Capabilities: Supports OSPF, BGP, VRRP, ECMP, multicast routing, and hardware-based static routing for scalable campus designs.
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Resilient Enterprise Hardware: Dual hot-swappable power supplies, high MTBF, and sub-microsecond latency ensure continuous, reliable operation.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise campus access and aggregation layers
- High-density Wi-Fi 6 and multigig access deployments
- Education, healthcare, and large office environments
- Security-driven networks standardized on Fortinet
- Scalable Layer 3 campus architectures
Technical Specifications
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Total Ports: 48x RJ45 multigig Ethernet
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Uplink Interfaces: 8x 1G/10G/25G SFP+/SFP28
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Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps
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Forwarding Rate: 1071 Mpps
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Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3
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MAC Address Table: 64K entries
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Memory: 4 GB DDR4
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Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
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Power: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
Build a Faster and More Secure Campus Network
Deploy the Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F to unlock high-speed multigig access, simplified operations, and security-driven switching. Order today.
