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Wiring closets that power Wi-Fi 6 access points, PoE+ cameras, and desk phones simultaneously can exhaust a mid-range PoE budget within a single floor. With 772 W spread across all 48 GE RJ45 access ports, the FortiSwitch 448E-FPOE (FS-448E-FPOE) keeps full 802.3at availability on every port without rationing, while four 10GE SFP+ uplinks carry aggregated traffic to the distribution layer. FortiLink integration puts the switch under centralized FortiGate management from day one.
| Access Ports | 48x GE RJ45 (802.3af/at PoE+) |
| PoE Power Budget | 772 W |
| Uplink Ports | 4x 10GE SFP+ (1GE SFP compatible) |
| Switching Capacity | 176 Gbps (full duplex) |
| Forwarding Rate | 262 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 32,000 entries |
| Network Latency | <1 µs |
| VLANs Supported | 4,096 |
| Packet Buffer | 4 MB |
| Route Entries (IPv4/IPv6) | 16K / 8K |
| Memory / Flash | 1 GB DDR4 / 256 MB |
| Power Consumption (avg/max) | 921.4 W / 923.6 W (full PoE load) |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack Mount |
| Dimensions (H x D x W) | 44 x 410 x 440 mm (1.73 x 16.1 x 17.3 in) |
| Weight | 6.37 kg (14.04 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 |
| Warranty | Fortinet limited lifetime |
The 772 W budget makes the FS-448E-FPOE the right switch for floor wiring closets where most or all 48 ports will carry powered devices. A typical Wi-Fi 6 AP draws 15 to 25 W under load; 48 of them running simultaneously can consume 720 W or more. The FPOE variant handles this without per-port power restrictions that force trade-offs between APs, cameras, and phones sharing the same switch. It works equally well for 802.3at VoIP phones, card readers, environmental sensors, or any dense mix of these devices.
The FS-448E-FPOE operates standalone with Web GUI, CLI, and SNMP management and does not require a FortiGate to function. Paired with a FortiGate via FortiLink, the switch becomes a logical extension of the firewall: VLAN policies push down automatically, 802.1X enforcement runs centrally, and quarantined devices are isolated at the port level without individual switch access. Zero-touch provisioning through FortiLink or FortiEdge Cloud makes multi-switch rollouts substantially faster than manual CLI configuration.
Education campuses and healthcare facilities with dense wireless coverage are the primary buyers. A floor serving 40 to 48 Wi-Fi 6 APs needs exactly this power budget. Enterprises deploying high-resolution PTZ cameras at scale also reach for the FPOE model because a 25 to 30 W draw per camera adds up quickly across 48 ports. Any organization that has outgrown a 421 W mid-range PoE switch will find the FPOE provides the headroom to avoid power rationing as device counts increase.
When a campus refresh calls for multi-gigabit access speeds or 802.3bt PoE++ for next-generation devices, the FortiSwitch FS-648F-FPOE is the upgrade path. It provides 48 ports at up to 2.5 GE with a 1400 W PoE++ budget, MACsec encryption on every port, and 25GE SFP28 uplinks. The FortiLink management model transfers directly without additional configuration.
DataCenter360.ca ships the FS-448E-FPOE from Canadian stock within 0 to 1 business days. As an authorized Fortinet Select Partner, we can attach FortiCare support at checkout, build pricing for multi-switch floor deployments, and advise on matching the right switch to your PoE power budget before committing to a quantity. Contact us for a quote or order directly online.
The FortiSwitch 448E-FPOE (FS-448E-FPOE) is a 1U Layer 2/3 access switch with 48 GE RJ45 ports all supporting 802.3af/at PoE+, four 10GE SFP+ uplinks, and a 772 W PoE budget. It integrates with FortiGate via FortiLink or runs fully standalone. Switching capacity is 176 Gbps at 262 Mpps forwarding rate.
Both have 48 GE RJ45 access ports and 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks. The FS-448E-FPOE has a 772 W PoE budget; the FS-448E-POE has 421 W. The FPOE suits environments where most ports connect high-draw devices simultaneously. The POE model fits sites where PoE loads are lighter or not every port is actively powered at once.
FortiSwitch does not use traditional proprietary stacking. Under FortiLink, a single FortiGate can manage up to 300 FortiSwitch units in a tiered or ring topology with Inter-Switch Links handled automatically. This provides the operational simplicity of stacking without a dedicated stacking module or license.
Yes. The FS-448E-FPOE supports a redundant AC power supply for high-availability deployments. Given the substantial PoE load the switch carries, dual-PSU operation is recommended for wiring closets where a single PSU failure would drop a large number of powered devices simultaneously.
Yes. DataCenter360.ca carries the FS-448E-FPOE in Canada with 0 to 1 business day shipping. We are an authorized Fortinet Select Partner and can assist with FortiCare support contracts, FortiLink configuration guidance, and pricing for multi-unit wiring closet deployments.
| Weight | 9.98 kg |
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| Dimensions | 61 × 61 × 21 cm |
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
| Model | FortiSwitch-448E-FPOE |
| GTIN | 842382178591 |
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| End of Order Date (EOO) | Not published yet |
| Last Service Extension Date (LSED) | Not published yet |
| End of Support Date (EOS) | Not published yet |
| Product Family | FortiSwitch |
| MPN | FS-448E-FPOE |
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