Fortinet FortiSwitch 1048G
Data Center Switches

Overview:

The Fortinet FortiSwitch 1048G is a Layer 2/3 switch compatible with FortiGate controllers, featuring 48x 10G/1G SFP+/SFP ports and 6x 100G/40G QSFP28/QSFP+ ports, complete with dual hot-swappable AC power supplies for optimal reliability and scalability in high-demand environments.

• High-Density Connectivity: 48x 10G/1G SFP+/SFP ports for dense high-speed aggregation.
• Ultra-Fast Uplinks: 6x 100G/40G QSFP28/QSFP+ ports for maximum uplink bandwidth.
• Line-Rate Switching: 2160 Gbps switching capacity and 2000 Mpps forwarding at 64 bytes.
• Dual Power Supplies: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies for continuous operation.
• FortiGate Integration: Fully manageable via FortiGate through FortiLink for unified security and network management.

FortiSwitch Campus Core and Data Center Switches

The FortiSwitch campus core and data center family excel in performance, security, and resiliency, making them the optimal choice for both campus core and data center networking needs. The proliferation of virtualization, cloud computing, and the increasing volume of data generated by users and IoT devices has necessitated dense high-bandwidth Ethernet networking and aggregation. In these environments, the paramount concerns are data security, performance, and resiliency. These dynamic settings demand efficient network management, monitoring, and optimization efforts while simplifying overall network complexity. The FortiSwitch campus core and data center switching architecture empowers network administrators with the requisite performance, control, and manageability for these demanding scenarios. Its seamless security integration and user-friendly management interface establish a robust foundation for your next-generation campus core or data center.

Secure Networking through FortiLink

FortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol, enabling seamless integration and centralized management between a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall and the FortiSwitch Ethernet switching platform. FortiLink transforms the FortiSwitch into a logical extension of the FortiGate, streamlining the management of both Ethernet data center and network security functions via a unified interface. Offering high performance with low latency, FortiGate NGFW and FortiSwitch campus core and data center switching can support the demands of high-speed traffic inspection and segmentation.

Highlights

• High throughput with low latency
• Standalone or Integrated deployment options
• Zero-touch deployment
• On premise and cloud based management
• Intuitive management
• Access control and policy enforcement
• Scalable and flexible
• Dual hot-swappable power supplies
• Up to 48 access ports in a compact 1 RU form

Segmentation and Policy Enforcement

FortiSwitch campus core and data center switching architecture can augment and further the security policies at the FortiSwitch access switch layer and enable high speed data traffic segmentation through FortiLink. This process grants IT administrators control over traffic within segments and limits threat exposure. Policy enforcement is simplified, while next-generation firewall (NGFW)-level policies ensure effective security at the core of your network.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

This FortiSwitch enterprise architecture offers a built-in foundation for zero-trust network access (ZTNA) and secure access service edge (SASE), allowing you the flexibility to easily deploy the type and level of security you need at the edge of your network.

Operational Simplicity

FortiSwitch switching architecture enables secure deployment and management within minutes through zero-touch deployment. Whether in standalone or FortiLink mode, automation and orchestration offer intuitive workflows and unified views for provisioning, management, and optimization, accessible through both FortiCloud and on-premises management.

Centralized management delivers a unified, single view of both the LAN and security. This provides a consistent user experience for optimal operational efficiency, simplifying management, optimization, and troubleshooting. The result is a shorter mean time to repair both network and security issues.

Scalable Flexible Campus Core and Data Center

FortiSwitch enterprise architecture scales effortlessly to meet the demands of today’s next-generation campus cores and data centers, all without compromising on security. Supporting up to 48 ports within a compact 1 RU form factor, FortiSwitch minimizes rack space usage while delivering the requisite performance and scalability. Each switch series in the campus core and data center family offers models that enable the administrator to choose the appropriate media for their environment through a wide range of Fortinet transceivers. This feature also applies to the uplinks, with speeds up to 100 GE supporting various media.

Hardware:

FortiSwitch 1048G

Front View

Rear View

Specifications:

Particulars	FortiSwitch 1048G	FortiSwitch 2048F / 2048F-B2F	FortiSwitch 3032G
Hardware Specifications
Total Network Interfaces	48x 10G/1G SFP+/SFP ports and 6x 100G/40G QSFP28/QSFP+ ports	48x 25G/10G/1G SFP28/SFP+/SFP ports and 2x 10G/1G SFP+/SFP ports and 8x 100G/40G QSFP28/QSFP+ ports	32x 100GE / 40GE QSFP28 / QSFP+ ports and 2x 10GE / 1GE SFP+ / SFP
10/100/1000 Service Ports	1	1	1
RJ-45 Serial Console Port	1	1	1
Form Factor	1 RU Rack Mount	1 RU Rack Mount	1 RU Rack Mount
System Specifications
Switching Capacity (Duplex)*	2160 Gbps	4000 Gbps	6440 Gbps
Packets Per Second (Duplex) 64 bytes	2000 Mpps	4000 Mpps	4000 Mpps
MAC Address Storage	64 K	96 K	65 K
Network Latency	< 1µs	< 1µs	< 1µs
VLANs Supported	4 K	4 K	4 K
IPv4/IPv6 Routing
Link Aggregation Group Size	Up to 48	Up to 48	Up to number of ports
Total Link Aggregation Groups	Up to number of ports	Up to number of ports	Up to number of ports
Queues/Port	8	8	8
Packet Buffers	32 MB	32 MB	32 MB
Memory	8GB DDR4	8GB DDR4	8GB DDR4
Flash	32MB NOR	8GB NAND	32MB NOR
Drive	128GB SSD	32GB SSD	128GB SSD
Dimensions
Height x Depth x Width (inches)	1.69 x 18.11 x 17.27	1.71 x 18.11 x 17.26	1.69 x 18.11 x 17.26
Height x Depth x Width (mm)	43 x 460 x 438.5	43.5 x 460 x 438.5	43 x 460 x 438.5
Weight	20.06 lbs (9.1 kg)	21.78 lbs (9.88 kg)	18.45 lbs (8.37 kg)
Environment
Power Required	100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz	100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz	100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz
Power Consumption (Maximum)	585.78 W	175.7 W	548.94 W
Power Supply	Dual hot swappable AC	Dual hot swappable AC	Dual hot swappable AC
Heat Dissipation	2004.3 BTU/h	406 BTU/h	1871.88 BTU/h
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C)	-13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C)	-13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C)
Humidity	10% to 90% RH non-condensing	10% to 90% RH non-condensing	10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Air Flow	Front to back	Front to back / back to front	Front to back
Noise Level	71 dBA	69.36 dBA	73.13 dBA
Mean Time Between Failures	> 10 years	> 10 years	> 10 years
Certification and Compliance
Certifications	FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2
Warranty
Fortinet Warranty	Limited lifetime** warranty on all models

* Full line rate with minimum packet size of 128 bytes on FS-1048G.
** Fortinet Warranty Policy: http://www.fortinet.com/doc/legal/EULA.pdf

Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiSwitch Data Center Series Datasheet (PDF).