The Fortinet FortiSwitch-448E is a Layer 2/3 switch compatible with FortiGate controllers, featuring 48 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks, designed for extensive connectivity and high-speed network performance.

• Extensive Connectivity: 48 GE RJ45 ports provide robust networking options for numerous devices.
• High-Speed Uplinks: 4 10 GE SFP+ ports offer fast network connections and efficient data handling.
• Layer 2/3 Functionality: Supports advanced network routing and switching for versatile deployment.
• FortiGate Integration: Ensures seamless management and enhanced security through compatibility with FortiGate controllers.
• High-Capacity Networking: Ideal for medium to large enterprise environments requiring reliable, high-performance connectivity.

FortiSwitch Secure Access Switches

The FortiSwitch Secure Access Family delivers outstanding security, performance, and manageability. Secure, simple, and scalable, FortiSwitch is the right choice for threat-conscious businesses of all sizes. Tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink, FortiSwitch can be managed directly from the familiar FortiGate interface. This single pane of glass management provides complete visibility and control of users and devices on the network regardless of how they connect. This makes the FortiSwitch ideal for SD-Branch deployments with applications that range from desktop to data center aggregation, enabling businesses to converge their security and network access.

Security, Performance, and Manageability

The FortiSwitch™ Secure Access Family delivers outstanding security, performance, and manageability. Secure, simple, and scalable, FortiSwitch is the right choice for threatconscious businesses of all sizes.

Security Fabric Integration through FortiLink

FortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol that allows our FortiGate Next Generation Firewall to seamlessly manage any FortiSwitch. FortiLink enables the FortiSwitch to become a logical extension of the FortiGate, integrating it directly into the Fortinet Security Fabric. This management option reduces complexity and decreases management costs as network security and access layer functions are enabled and managed through a single console. FortiLink integration enables centralized policy management, including role-based access and control, making it easy to implement and manage. This control and manageability make FortiSwitch ideal for SD-Branch deployments.

Highlights

• Designed for installations from desktops to wiring closets
• Ideal for SD-Branch deployments
• Optimal for converged network environments; enabling voice, data, and wireless traffic to be delivered across a single network
• Centralized security and access management from FortiGate interface
• Supports non-FortiLink deployments through onboard GUI, API, or command line configuration
• Up to 48 ports in a compact 1 RU form factor
• Stackable up to 300 switches per FortiGate depending on model
• Supports Wire-speed switching and Store and Forward forwarding mode

FortiLink

• FortiGate managed
• Security Fabric enabled
• Most common deployment model

Standalone

• Industry standard deployment model
• Common in non-FortiGate environments

Cloud Management for both deployment options available through FortiCloud

* Requires ‘Advanced Features’ License.