Fortinet FS-248D 48-Port Gigabit Non-PoE Switch with 4 SFP Ports

Forty-eight copper connections without a PoE budget

FS-248D is a FortiSwitch Ethernet switch with forty-eight Gigabit RJ45 interfaces and four SFP positions. Fortinet marks PoE as not applicable for this model. The port count describes network connectivity and does not establish an ability to power connected phones or wireless access points.

Review power separately from port availability

Before replacing an existing access switch, identify which endpoints have independent power supplies and which depend on switch-delivered power. FS-248D is the non-PoE ordering identity shown in the official catalog. If powered endpoints are required, assess a separately supported power arrangement or a different switch model rather than inferring PoE from the number of RJ45 sockets.

Retain the D-series identity in replacement orders

Keep FS-248D intact in the quotation and check the installed unit label. Specifications for an E- or F-series switch should not be transferred simply because it also offers forty-eight copper ports. The official FS-248D card lists four SFP interfaces; it does not identify them as the 10GE SFP+ uplinks shown on some other models. Verify supported optics and link speeds before selecting transceivers.

Define the proposed configuration

Include the number of active copper connections, uplink media, and management requirements in the purchase request. Fortinet describes standalone and FortiLink management across its switch portfolio, but the target software and controller combination must be checked for this exact device. Port specifications do not establish included transceivers, service entitlement, current availability or a delivery commitment.

Fortinet official switch model specifications