[shortdesc] 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports, 8x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, Layer 2/3 managed switch, back-to-front airflow, dual hot-swappable PSUs [/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand |
Fortinet |
| Model |
FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F |
| SKU |
FS-2048F-B2F |
| Product Type |
Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable (1U) |
| Switching Type |
100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Management |
CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, Telnet, RMON |
| MAC Address Table |
144000 entries |
| Jumbo Frame Support |
Yes |
| Stackable |
Yes |
| Power Supply |
Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Redundant Power |
Supported (1+1) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
1.71 × 17.26 × 18.11 in (43.5 × 438.5 × 460 mm) |
| Weight |
21.78 lbs (9.88 kg) |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| Total Ports |
58 |
| Downlink Ports |
48 × 1G / 10G / 25G SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports |
8 × 40G / 100G QSFP28, 2 × 1G / 10G SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity |
4000 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
4000 Mpps |
| Latency |
< 1 µs |
| Packet Buffer |
32 MB |
| Queues per Port |
8 |
| VLAN Support |
4000 VLANs |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Routing Protocols |
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, VRRP, PIM-SSM, VXLAN, Static Routing |
| Memory |
8 GB DDR4 RAM |
| Flash Storage |
8 GB NAND |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C) |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| MTBF |
> 10 years |
| Certifications |
FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS 2 |
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[accesories]
| Included |
2x AC Power Cables, 1x Console Cable (RJ45 to USB), Rack Mount Kit (Rails, Brackets, Screws), 2x Power Cable Straps, QuickStart Guide |
| Optional |
SFP28/QSFP28 Transceivers, DAC/AOC Cables |
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High-Density 25G Switching for Modern Data Centers
The Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F is a high-performance data center and campus core switch engineered for environments that demand massive throughput, ultra-low latency, and operational resilience. Designed to scale modern workloads such as virtualization, cloud services, and high-speed aggregation, it delivers non-blocking 25G access with powerful 100G uplinks in a compact 1RU form factor.
With native integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink, the FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F enables centralized management, automated provisioning, and consistent policy enforcement when paired with FortiGate firewalls, reducing complexity while improving visibility and control.
Key Benefits & Features
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Ultra-High Switching Capacity: Delivers up to 4 Tbps switching capacity and 4000 Mpps throughput to handle east-west traffic at scale.
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Dense 25G and 100G Connectivity: Supports 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 8 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks for high-speed aggregation and spine-leaf architectures.
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FortiLink Security Fabric Integration: Operates as a logical extension of FortiGate firewalls for unified network and security management.
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Low-Latency Performance: Sub-1 microsecond latency ensures optimal performance for latency-sensitive applications.
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Resilient Data Center Design: Dual hot-swappable power supplies and back-to-front airflow support continuous operations in high-density racks.
Ideal Use Cases
- Data center leaf or aggregation layer deployments
- Campus core switching with high-bandwidth requirements
- Virtualized and cloud-heavy enterprise networks
- High-performance computing and storage backbones
- Organizations standardizing on Fortinet Security Fabric
Technical Specifications
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Port Configuration: 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28, 2 x 1/10G SFP+, 8 x 40/100G QSFP28
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Switching Capacity: 4000 Gbps
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Forwarding Rate: Up to 4000 Mpps
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Latency: Less than 1 microsecond
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Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing
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Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
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Airflow: Back-to-front
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Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (1+1 redundancy)
Build a Scalable and Secure Core Network
Deploy the Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F to power high-speed, secure, and resilient data center networks. Order today.
