FortiSwitch 248D has reached end of sale and is no longer available. Current alternatives are listed on our FortiSwitch page.
48-port Gigabit access switch with four GE SFP uplinks in a 1RU chassis - data only, no PoE. Layer 2/3 FortiSwitchOS, FortiLink-managed by any FortiGate so wired access, wireless and security share one console. A proven legacy-generation switch, still in stock, supported and renewable - we also help you plan a move to the current FortiSwitch 448E when you are ready.
The 248D is the 48-port data-only member of the legacy 200-series Secure Access line. Step down to the 24-port 224E, or move to the current 48-port FortiSwitch 448E for 10 GbE uplinks and the latest generation. Same FortiSwitchOS and FortiLink management across the range.
| 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 |
| Latency | ~1 µs |
| Switching | Layer 2/3 (FortiSwitchOS) |
| Management | FortiLink from any FortiGate, or standalone |
| Uplinks | 4x GE SFP |
| Form factor | 1 RU rackmount |
| Power | Internal AC PSU (100-240V), ~39 W typical |
| Product lifecycle | Legacy generation - in stock, supported & renewable |
| Security Fabric | Integrated - wired NAC, segmentation, one-console policy |
Source: official Fortinet FortiSwitch Secure Access Series datasheet / 248D QuickStart (248D column).
Download the full datasheetAll 248D models share the same 48-port / 104 Gbps Layer 2/3 platform with four GE SFP uplinks. They differ by Power over Ethernet: the data-only 248D has no PoE output, the 248D-POE powers 24 ports at 370 W, and the 248D-FPOE powers all 48 ports at 740 W. For current PoE on this port count, see the FortiSwitch 248E-POE and 248E-FPOE.
FortiGuard and FortiCare renewal subscriptions for installed FortiSwitch 248D units. Licensing is electronic and delivered worldwide.
Renewal subscriptions for the FortiSwitch 248D may still be available. Request a quote for current options.
Yes – we stock the FortiSwitch 248D (FS-248D) new and in stock, with FortiCare support and RMA services available. It is a legacy-generation switch that remains supported and renewable. For a current-generation equivalent, ask us about the FortiSwitch 448E.
No. The base 248D is data only (48x GE RJ45 + 4x GE SFP). For Power over Ethernet, the current FortiSwitch 248E-POE powers 24 ports (370 W) and the 248E-FPOE powers all 48 ports (740 W).
48 Gigabit access ports plus four GE SFP fiber uplinks, 104 Gbps switching capacity and 155 Mpps forwarding, with a 16,000-entry MAC table and 4,094 VLANs in a 1RU chassis.
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, with Layer 2/3 routing on board.
Both are valid. The 248D is in stock today and fully supported. If you want the latest generation, the FortiSwitch 448E is the current 48-port data-only switch with 10 GbE uplinks. As a Fortinet Select Partner we can quote either and help you choose.
Yes. Hardware ships free and is usually dispatched the same or next business day from stock. FortiCare is delivered electronically, worldwide. We are an authorized Fortinet Select Partner.
