[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

[/accesories]

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

• Ultra-High Switching Capacity: Delivers up to 4 Tbps switching capacity and 4000 Mpps throughput to handle east-west traffic at scale.
• 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.
• FortiLink Security Fabric Integration: Operates as a logical extension of FortiGate firewalls for unified network and security management.
• Low-Latency Performance: Sub-1 microsecond latency ensures optimal performance for latency-sensitive applications.
• 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

• Port Configuration: 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28, 2 x 1/10G SFP+, 8 x 40/100G QSFP28
• Switching Capacity: 4000 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 4000 Mpps
• Latency: Less than 1 microsecond
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Airflow: Back-to-front
• 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.