Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-148F-FPOE 48-Port Gigabit PoE Layer 2 Managed Switch with 4 SFP Uplinks

The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-148F-FPOE is a 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit full PoE Layer 2 managed switch with 4 SFP uplink ports, designed for enterprise access layer deployments in Fortinet Security Fabric environments. Supporting IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ for high-power device support, FortiGate FortiLink integration, and comprehensive Layer 2 features, it delivers powerful PoE switching with unified Fortinet security management.

Key Features

• 48x Gigabit PoE ports with IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) for high-power devices
• 4x SFP uplinks for Gigabit fiber or copper uplink flexibility
• FortiGate FortiLink integration for unified Security Fabric management
• Full PoE budget for 48-port enterprise access deployments
• Layer 2 managed switching with VLAN, QoS, and RSTP
• Rack-mountable 1U form factor

Product Specifications

• Part Number: FS-148F-FPOE
• Manufacturer: Fortinet
• Model: FortiSwitch 148F-FPOE
• Ports: 48x Gigabit PoE + 4x SFP
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++)
• Switching Layer: Layer 2
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable

Switch & Port Specifications

• Access Ports: 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T (PoE++)
• Uplink Ports: 4x SFP (1GbE)
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3bt (up to 90W per port)
• PoE Budget: Up to 740W
• Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 77.4 Mpps

Network & Protocol Specifications

• Management: FortiLink (FortiGate integrated) or standalone web/CLI
• VLAN: IEEE 802.1Q
• QoS: IEEE 802.1p, DSCP
• Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP
• Security Fabric: FortiGate Security Fabric integration via FortiLink
• Layer: Layer 2

Use Cases

• Enterprise access layer PoE++ switching for Wi-Fi 6 APs, IP cameras, and VoIP phones
• Fortinet Security Fabric deployments requiring integrated FortiSwitch and FortiGate management
• High-power PoE device support (IEEE 802.3bt up to 90W) for PTZ cameras and high-power APs
• FortiLink zero-touch provisioning for large-scale enterprise access switching

Compatibility

• Integrates with FortiGate via FortiLink for Security Fabric unified management
• IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ compatible devices (backward compatible with 802.3at/af)
• SFP uplinks support standard 1GbE SFP transceivers and DAC cables
• Standalone management via web GUI and CLI without FortiGate

Frequently Asked Questions

What PoE standard does the FS-148F-FPOE support?

The FS-148F-FPOE supports IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++) providing up to 90W per port — enabling high-power devices like PTZ cameras, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 APs, and other high-wattage powered devices.

What is the difference between FS-148F-FPOE and FS-148F-POE?

The FS-148F-FPOE supports IEEE 802.3bt (PoE++ — up to 90W) with a higher total PoE budget; the FS-148F-POE supports IEEE 802.3at (PoE+ — up to 30W). Choose FPOE for high-power device deployments.

Does the FS-148F-FPOE require FortiGate?

No — the FS-148F-FPOE operates as a standalone Layer 2 managed switch via web GUI and CLI. FortiLink FortiGate integration is optional but recommended for Security Fabric environments.

The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-148F-FPOE delivers 48-port Gigabit PoE++ switching with 4 SFP uplinks, 740W PoE budget, and FortiGate Security Fabric integration — a high-power enterprise access switch for Wi-Fi 6, IP cameras, and Fortinet-managed deployments. Order today and maximize PoE power and security management in your Fortinet enterprise network.