Fortinet FortiSwitch 548D

48-port Gigabit aggregation switch with four 10GE SFP+ and two 40GE QSFP+ high-speed uplinks, data only, 336 Gbps switching, in a 1 RU chassis. FortiLink-managed by any FortiGate so wired, wireless and security share one console. Need Power over Ethernet on all 48 ports? Choose the 548D-FPOE.

KEY SPECS
Ports48x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
PoENone (data only)
Switching capacity336 Gbps
ManagementFortiLink
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Most popular FortiSwitch 548D configurations

The configurations most customers buy: the switch on its own, or with FortiCare support. The complete catalog is further down.

Hardware

ConfigurationPrice & action
FortiSwitch 548D 48-port GE aggregation switch with 10GE/40GE uplinks, data only. License not included.
View productFS-548D
Original price was: USD$4,500.00.Current price is: USD$3,116.88.Out of stock
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FortiCare support

Support1 Year3 Years5 Years
FortiCare Essential
Renewal only — not sold with initial hardware purchase.
View productFC-10-W0548-314-02-12
Original price was: USD$225.00.Current price is: USD$181.45.Add to cart
FortiCare Premium
24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs.
View productFC-10-W0548-247-02-12
Original price was: USD$450.00.Current price is: USD$362.90.Add to cart

FortiCare and subscriptions delivered electronically worldwide · prices shown live in your selected currency · add-to-cart enabled when in stock.

OVERVIEW

What the FortiSwitch 548D is for

The FortiSwitch 548D is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet aggregation switch from Fortinet's 500-series Campus line. It offers 48x GE RJ45 ports plus four 10GE SFP+ and two 40GE QSFP+ high-speed uplinks, with 336 Gbps of switching capacity in a 1 RU rackmount chassis. The 548D is data only (no PoE output). Managed over FortiLink from any FortiGate, it folds wired access and aggregation 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 across all 48 ports? Choose the 548D-FPOE. For a higher-capacity 48-port aggregation role, see the 648F.

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WHICH MODEL IS RIGHT

Is the FortiSwitch 548D right for you?

A quick guide to choosing the right FortiSwitch aggregation switch.

48 Gigabit ports with 10G/40G uplinks, data only (no PoE)
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FortiSwitch 548D-FPOE
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Higher-capacity 48-port aggregation
FortiSwitch 648F
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FortiSwitch 524D
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SPECIFICATIONS

FortiSwitch 548D specifications

Total network interfaces48x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
PoE portsNone (data only)
PoE power budget
Switching capacity (duplex)336 Gbps
Forwarding rate512 Mpps
MAC address table36,000
VLANs4,094
SwitchingLayer 2 with Layer 3 features (FortiSwitchOS)
ManagementFortiLink from any FortiGate, or standalone
Uplinks4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
Form factor1 RU rackmount
Security FabricIntegrated — wired NAC, segmentation, one-console policy

Source: official Fortinet FortiSwitch Campus Series datasheet (548D column).

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USE CASES

Where the 548D fits

Campus aggregation
48 Gigabit ports to aggregate access switches across a campus or large site.
10G + 40G uplinks
Four 10GE SFP+ and two 40GE QSFP+ ports for high-bandwidth links to the core.
FortiLink managed
Plug-and-play switching managed straight from your FortiGate.
Security Fabric
Wired NAC and segmentation as part of the fabric.
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FortiSwitch 548D variants

Compare the FortiSwitch 548D line

Both 548D models share the same 48-port / 336 Gbps platform with 10GE SFP+ and 40GE QSFP+ uplinks. They differ by Power over Ethernet: the base 548D has no PoE output, while the 548D-FPOE powers all 48 ports (750 W, or 1440 W with dual PSU).

ModelPoE portsPoE budgetSwitching
FortiSwitch 548D0 (data only)336 GbpsViewing
FortiSwitch 548D-FPOE48 (802.3af/at)750 W / 1440 W336 GbpsView →
FortiSwitch 648F0 (data only)720 GbpsView →
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How the 548D compares to the 648F

The 548D is the 48-port aggregation member of the 500-series Campus line. Step up to the higher-capacity 648F for greater switching and 25 GbE uplinks. Same FortiSwitchOS and FortiLink management across the range.

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FortiSwitch 548D
GE ports48
Uplinks4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
PoE budgetNone
Switching336 Gbps
FortiSwitch 548D-FPOE
GE ports48
Uplinks4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+
PoE budget750 W
Switching336 Gbps
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FortiSwitch 648F
GE ports48
Uplinks8x 25GE SFP28
PoE budgetNone
Switching720 Gbps
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FULL CATALOG

All FortiSwitch 548D purchasing options

Every available SKU for the FS-548D: switch hardware, FortiCare support and RMA services. Licensing delivered electronically worldwide.

Switch hardware

ConfigurationPrice & action
FortiSwitch 548D 48-port GE aggregation switch with 10GE/40GE uplinks, data only. License not included.
View productFS-548D
Original price was: USD$4,500.00.Current price is: USD$3,116.88.Out of stock
Out of stock

Brand-new, sealed · ships same / next business day · price shown live in your selected currency.

FortiCare support

Support1 Year3 Years5 Years
FortiCare Essential
Renewal only — not sold with initial hardware purchase.
View productFC-10-W0548-314-02-12
Original price was: USD$225.00.Current price is: USD$181.45.Add to cart
FortiCare Premium
24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs.
View productFC-10-W0548-247-02-12
Original price was: USD$450.00.Current price is: USD$362.90.Add to cart
FortiCare Elite
Priority TAC queue, quarterly review & dedicated team.
View productFC-10-W0548-284-02-12
Original price was: USD$675.00.Current price is: USD$544.35.Add to cart
FortiCare Premium → Elite Upgrade
Step an existing FortiCare Premium contract up to Elite mid-term.
View productFC-10-W0548-204-02-12
Original price was: USD$225.00.Current price is: USD$181.45.Add to cart

RMA & hardware replacement

Available by quote — ask us for pricing.

FortiCare and subscriptions delivered electronically worldwide · prices shown live in your selected currency · add-to-cart enabled when in stock.

ACCESSORIES

Accessories for the FortiSwitch 548D

10GE SFP+ and 40GE QSFP+ uplink transceivers for the fiber ports.

10GE SFP+ SR transceiver
10 GbE SFP+ transceiver, short range (SR)
FN-TRAN-SFP+SR
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40GE QSFP+ SR transceiver
40 GbE QSFP+ transceiver, short range (SR)
FN-TRAN-QSFP+SR
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FAQ

FortiSwitch 548D frequently asked questions

The FortiSwitch 548D (FS-548D) is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet aggregation switch from the 500-series Campus line — 48x GE RJ45 ports plus four 10GE SFP+ and two 40GE QSFP+ uplinks, data only, with 336 Gbps of switching capacity in a 1 RU chassis. It is FortiLink-managed by any FortiGate.

No — the base 548D is data only (48x GE RJ45 + 4x 10GE SFP+ + 2x 40GE QSFP+). To power APs, phones or cameras across all 48 ports, choose the 548D-FPOE (750 W, or 1440 W with dual PSU).

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.

Four 10GE SFP+ and two 40GE QSFP+ high-speed uplinks for fiber runs back to the core, making it well suited to aggregating access switches across a campus.

Yes. We quote FS-548D hardware (subject to stock) plus FortiCare support, delivered electronically worldwide. We are an authorized Fortinet Select Partner and can help you spec the right switch.

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