48-port Gigabit access switch with 48x GE RJ45 ports and four GbE SFP fiber uplinks, data only, 104 Gbps switching, in a compact 1 RU chassis. FortiLink-managed by any FortiGate so wired, wireless and security share one console. Need Power over Ethernet on a 48-port switch? Choose the 148E-POE (24 ports, 370 W).
The configurations most customers buy: the switch on its own, or with FortiCare support. The complete catalog is further down.
| Configuration | Price & action |
|---|---|
| FortiSwitch 148E 48-port GE access switch, data only. License not included. | View productFS-148E Original price was: USD$904.00.USD$637.88Current price is: USD$637.88.Out of stock Out of stock |
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| Support | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiCare Essential Renewal only — not sold with initial hardware purchase. | View productFC-10-S148E-314-02-12 Original price was: USD$45.20.USD$42.38Current price is: USD$42.38.Add to cart | — | — |
| FortiCare Premium 24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs. | View productFC-10-S148E-247-02-12 Original price was: USD$90.40.USD$84.75Current price is: USD$84.75.Add to cart | — | — |
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The FortiSwitch 148E is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet access switch from Fortinet's Secure Access line. It offers 48x GE RJ45 ports plus four GbE SFP fiber uplinks and 104 Gbps of switching capacity in a 1 RU rackmount chassis. The 148E is data only (no PoE output). Managed over FortiLink from any FortiGate, it folds wired access into the Security Fabric — one console for switching, Wi-Fi and security, with no separate controller. It also runs standalone. Need to power APs, phones or cameras? Choose the 148E-POE (24 PoE+ ports, 370 W). For a smaller closet, the 24-port 124E covers the same access role.
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| Total network interfaces | 48x GE RJ45 + 4x GE SFP |
| PoE ports | None (data only) |
| PoE power budget | — |
| Switching capacity (duplex) | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 155 Mpps |
| MAC address table | 16,000 |
| VLANs | 4,094 |
| Switching | Layer 2 with Layer 3 features (FortiSwitchOS) |
| Management | FortiLink from any FortiGate, or standalone |
| Uplinks | 4x GE SFP |
| Form factor | 1 RU rackmount |
| Security Fabric | Integrated — wired NAC, segmentation, one-console policy |
Source: official Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access Series datasheet (148E column).
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Both 148E models share the same 48-port / 104 Gbps platform with four GbE SFP uplinks. They differ by Power over Ethernet: the base 148E has no PoE output, while the 148E-POE powers 24 ports (370 W).
The 148E is the 48-port member of the E-series access line. Drop to the 24-port 124E for a smaller wiring closet. Same FortiSwitchOS and FortiLink management across the range.
Every available SKU for the FS-148E: switch hardware, FortiCare support and RMA services. Licensing delivered electronically worldwide.
| Configuration | Price & action |
|---|---|
| FortiSwitch 148E 48-port GE access switch, data only. License not included. | View productFS-148E Original price was: USD$904.00.USD$637.88Current price is: USD$637.88.Out of stock Out of stock |
Brand-new, sealed · ships same / next business day · price shown live in your selected currency.
| Support | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiCare Essential Renewal only — not sold with initial hardware purchase. | View productFC-10-S148E-314-02-12 Original price was: USD$45.20.USD$42.38Current price is: USD$42.38.Add to cart | — | — |
| FortiCare Premium 24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs. | View productFC-10-S148E-247-02-12 Original price was: USD$90.40.USD$84.75Current price is: USD$84.75.Add to cart | — | — |
| FortiCare Elite Priority TAC queue, quarterly review & dedicated team. | View productFC-10-S148E-284-02-12 Original price was: USD$135.60.USD$127.13Current price is: USD$127.13.Add to cart | — | — |
| FortiCare Premium → Elite Upgrade Step an existing FortiCare Premium contract up to Elite mid-term. | View productFC-10-S148E-204-02-12 Original price was: USD$45.20.USD$42.38Current price is: USD$42.38.Add to cart | — | — |
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Fiber uplink transceivers for the GbE SFP ports.
The FortiSwitch 148E (FS-148E) is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet access switch — 48x GE RJ45 ports plus 4x GE SFP fiber uplinks, data only, with 104 Gbps of switching capacity in a 1 RU chassis. It is FortiLink-managed by any FortiGate.
No — the base 148E is data only (48x GE RJ45 + 4x GE SFP). To power APs, phones or cameras on a 48-port switch, choose the 148E-POE (24 PoE+ ports, 370 W).
Over FortiLink from any FortiGate firewall, so switching, Wi-Fi and security are managed in one console with no separate controller. It can also run standalone.
Yes — the 148E is a 1 RU rackmount switch and mounts directly in a standard 19-inch rack.
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