Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-148F 48-Port Gigabit L2 Managed Switch 4x 10G SFP+
UPC: Does not apply
MPN: FS-148F
Brand: Fortinet
Type: Ethernet Switch
Model: FortiSwitch 148F
Number of LAN Ports: 48
Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet (1000-Mbit/s)
Network Management Type: Fully Managed
Form Factor: Rack Mountable
Maximum LAN Data Rate: 1000 Mbps / 1 Gbps
Product Line: FortiSwitch
Alternative Models & Cross-Brand Equivalents
For buyers cross-referencing specific PC builds or motherboard QVL lists, this item shares identical core specifications with, or is a direct physical variant of, the following manufacturer part numbers:
- FS-148F-POE
- FS-148F-FPOE
- FS-124F
- FS-124F-POE
- FS-124F-FPOE
- FS-108F
- FS-108F-POE
- FS-108F-FPOE
- Cisco C9300L-48T-4X-E
- Cisco C1200-48T-4X
- HPE Aruba Instant On 1930 48G 4SFP/SFP+ (JL685A)
- Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 (US-48)
- TP-Link JetStream TL-SG3452X
- QSFPTEK S5300-48T4X
- USW-Pro-48
- US-48
- ES-48-Lite
Port Configuration & PoE Capabilities
The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-148F is equipped with 48x 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-density client connectivity, alongside 4x 10GBase-X SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed backbone or server connections. This specific base model (FS-148F) does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE), making it an energy-efficient choice for environments that do not require inline power for edge devices.
Management, OS & Layer Features
This Layer 2 managed switch offers robust enterprise-class features including 4K VLAN support, Link Aggregation, and comprehensive security protocols like 802.1X authentication and DHCP Snooping. It can be managed as a standalone device via an intuitive GUI, CLI, or API. Furthermore, it seamlessly integrates into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink, allowing centralized management and policy enforcement directly from a FortiGate firewall. Advanced Layer 3 features such as DHCP server capabilities may require an Advanced Features license.
Hardware Configuration & Included Accessories
Designed for standard enterprise racks, the FS-148F features a 1U rack-mountable form factor with dimensions of 1.73 x 10.24 x 17.32 inches. It utilizes a built-in, internal AC power supply (100-240V) with a highly efficient maximum power consumption of 26.3W. The thermal design employs side-to-back airflow to maintain optimal operating temperatures in dense server room environments. It also includes a dedicated RJ-45 serial console port for out-of-band management.
