[shortdesc] 48x multigig RJ45 ports, 8x 25G SFP28 uplinks, Layer 3 switching, FortiLink integration, dual hot-swappable PSUs [/shortdesc]

[properties]

Brand	Fortinet
Model	FortiSwitch 648F
SKU	FS-648F
Product Type	Managed Ethernet Switch
Switching Layer	Layer 3
Form Factor	Rack-mountable (1 RU)
Total Ports	48 RJ45 ports
RJ45 Port Configuration	32 × 1GE/2.5GE + 16 × 1GE/2.5GE/5GE
Uplink Ports	8 × 1GE/10GE/25GE SFP/SFP+/SFP28
Switching Capacity	720 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	1071 Mpps
MAC Address Table	64K entries
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Airflow Direction	Front-to-back
Management Interfaces	1 × RJ-45 management port, 1 × RJ-45 console port
Power Supply	2 × Hot-Plug AC power supplies (Included)
Power Provided	350 W
Dimensions (H × W × D)	43.2 × 439.4 × 350.5 mm
Weight	7.15 kg

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[specifications]

Memory	4 GB DDR4
Flash Storage	32 MB
Packet Buffer	8 MB
VLAN Support	Up to 4000 VLANs
Link Aggregation Groups	Up to 56
Spanning Tree Instances	32
Routing Table Capacity	IPv4: 16000 entries
Multicast Entries	12000
Latency	< 1 µs
Supported Routing Protocols	BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, VRRP, PIM-SSM
Management Protocols	SNMP v1/v2c/v3, CLI, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, Syslog
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 45 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to 70 °C
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Certifications	FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS 2

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[accesories]

Included in the box	Rack mounting kit; 1 × RJ-45 console cable; 2 × AC power cables; 4 × rubber feet
Supported Transceivers	Fortinet SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 transceiver modules (sold separately)

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Enterprise-Grade Switching for Secure High-Density Campuses

The Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F is a high-performance Layer 3 access switch designed for modern enterprise and campus networks requiring multigig connectivity and deep security integration. Built for seamless operation with FortiGate via FortiLink, the FS-648F delivers wire-speed performance, centralized management, and advanced segmentation to support demanding users, devices, and applications.

Key Benefits & Features

• High-Density Multigig Access: Combines 32x 1G/2.5G and 16x 1G/2.5G/5G RJ45 ports to support Wi-Fi 6 access points, high-performance endpoints, and bandwidth-intensive workloads.
• Ultra-Fast 25G Uplinks: Eight SFP28 ports deliver up to 25GbE uplinks for aggregation or core connectivity, eliminating campus bottlenecks.
• Integrated Security with FortiLink: Operates as a logical extension of FortiGate NGFWs, enabling unified policy enforcement, dynamic segmentation, and zero-touch provisioning.
• Advanced Layer 3 Capabilities: Supports OSPF, BGP, VRRP, ECMP, multicast routing, and hardware-based static routing for scalable campus designs.
• Resilient Enterprise Hardware: Dual hot-swappable power supplies, high MTBF, and sub-microsecond latency ensure continuous, reliable operation.

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise campus access and aggregation layers
• High-density Wi-Fi 6 and multigig access deployments
• Education, healthcare, and large office environments
• Security-driven networks standardized on Fortinet
• Scalable Layer 3 campus architectures

Technical Specifications

• Total Ports: 48x RJ45 multigig Ethernet
• Uplink Interfaces: 8x 1G/10G/25G SFP+/SFP28
• Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 1071 Mpps
• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3
• MAC Address Table: 64K entries
• Memory: 4 GB DDR4
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Power: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies

Build a Faster and More Secure Campus Network

Deploy the Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F to unlock high-speed multigig access, simplified operations, and security-driven switching. Order today.