[shortdesc] High-performance Layer 3 switch featuring 48x 1G/10G SFP+ ports, 6x 40G/100G QSFP28 uplinks, dual hot-swappable power supplies, and advanced Fortinet Security Fabric integration for data center and campus core environments. [/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Model |
FortiSwitch 1048G |
| SKU |
FS-1048G |
| Product Type |
Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Series |
FortiSwitch Campus Core and Data Center G Series |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable 1 RU |
| Switching Layer |
Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Total Ports |
48 x 1G/10G SFP+ ports |
| Uplink Ports |
6 x 40G/100G QSFP28/QSFP+ |
| MAC Address Table |
32K entries |
| Switching Capacity |
2160 Gbps (full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate |
2000 Mpps |
| Latency |
< 1 µs |
| Airflow |
Front to back |
| Power Supply |
Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Redundancy |
1+1 redundant power |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C) |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Dimensions (H x D x W) |
1.69 x 18.11 x 17.27 in (43 x 460 x 438.5 mm) |
| Weight |
20.06 lbs (9.1 kg) |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| System Memory |
8 GB DDR4 |
| Flash Memory |
32 MB |
| Packet Buffer |
32 MB |
| Queues per Port |
8 |
| VLAN Support |
Up to 4000 VLANs |
| Spanning Tree Instances |
64 |
| Link Aggregation |
Up to 48 ports per LAG |
| Routing Protocols |
BGP, OSPF, OSPFv3, IS-IS, RIP, RIP-2, VRRP |
| Multicast |
IGMP Snooping, IGMP Proxy, PIM-SSM |
| Security Features |
ACL, Dynamic ARP Inspection, DHCP Snooping, MACsec, Private VLAN, Sticky MAC |
| Authentication |
802.1X, RADIUS, MAC-based authentication |
| Management Protocols |
SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP |
| High Availability |
Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MCLAG) |
| Power Input |
AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
585.78 W |
| MTBF |
> 10 years |
| Certifications |
FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS 2 |
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[accesories]
| Included in the Box |
FortiSwitch 1048G unit; Dual AC power supplies; Rack mounting kit; Documentation |
| Optional Accessories |
FortiSwitch Advanced Features License; Fortinet QSFP28 and SFP+ transceiver modules |
| Spare Power Supply |
Hot-swappable AC Power Supply (Refer to official datasheet for specific SKU based on region) |
[/accesories]
High-Density Core Switching for Campus and Data Center Networks
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 1048G (FS-1048G) is a top-tier Layer 3 managed switch engineered for the rigorous demands of campus cores and high-performance data centers. It delivers dense 10G access connectivity alongside ultra-high-speed 100G uplinks, ensuring your network can handle bandwidth-intensive applications with ease. Built on a secure switching architecture, the FS-1048G offers low-latency forwarding, robust routing protocols, and seamless integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric.
Featuring 48 SFP+ ports and 6 QSFP28 uplinks capable of 40G or 100G speeds, this switch provides outstanding scalability for aggregation, virtualization, and heavy east-west traffic loads. Its compact 1RU design, front-to-back airflow, and redundant hot-swappable power supplies ensure enterprise-grade reliability and uptime.
Key Benefits & Features
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High-Speed Port Density: Equipped with 48x 1G/10G SFP+ ports and 6x 40G/100G QSFP28 uplinks to support massive data throughput and core aggregation.
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Advanced Layer 3 Routing: Comprehensive support for OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, RIP, VRRP, ECMP, and VXLAN enables scalable and resilient network topologies.
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Ultra-Low Latency Performance: Achieves a switching capacity of 2160 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 2000 Mpps with sub-1µs latency.
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Integrated Security Controls: Native support for ACLs, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, private VLANs, MACsec, and 802.1X authentication reinforces network defense.
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Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Designed with dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and support for Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MCLAG) to maximize operational continuity.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise campus core switching
- Data center aggregation and spine architectures
- High-density 10G server and storage connectivity
- Virtualized and VXLAN-enabled network environments
- Fortinet Security Fabric integrated infrastructures
Technical Specifications
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Switching Capacity: 2160 Gbps (full duplex)
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Forwarding Rate: 2000 Mpps
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Ports: 48x 1G/10G SFP+ and 6x 40G/100G QSFP28
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Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3
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Memory: 8 GB DDR4 RAM with 32 MB flash
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Packet Buffer: 32 MB
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Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
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Power: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
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Airflow: Front-to-back
Build a Faster and More Secure Network Core
Deploy the FortiSwitch 1048G to scale your network infrastructure with industry-leading performance and security. Order today.
