The Fortinet FS-148E is part of the 100 Series switches designed to provide reliable connectivity for small to medium sized businesses and distributed enterprises. With its sixteen Fast Ethernet ports, this switch offers versatile connectivity options for various network devices, including access points, IP phones, cameras, and computers. The FS-148E is an unmanaged switch, offering plug and play functionality for easy setup and deployment.
Key Features
Sixteen Fast Ethernet Ports: The FS-148E switch features sixteen 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports, providing ample connectivity for devices in small to medium sized networks.
Compact Form Factor: With its compact design, the switch is suitable for deployment in space constrained environments such as small offices, retail stores, and classrooms.
Plug and Play: The switch is unmanaged, offering plug and play functionality for easy setup and deployment without the need for configuration.
Energy Efficient: Incorporates energy saving features such as IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), helping to reduce power consumption and operational costs.
Versatile Mounting Options: The switch can be mounted on a desktop or rack mounted using optional rackmount brackets, offering flexibility in deployment.
Technical Specifications
Model: FS-148E
Ports: 16 x 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports
Switching Capacity: Up to 3.2 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 2.38 Mpps
Form Factor: Desktop or rack mountable (optional brackets required)
Management: Unmanaged
Applications
The Fortinet FS-148E switch is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
Small and Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs): Providing connectivity for computers, printers, IP phones, cameras, and other network devices in SMB environments.
Retail Environments: Connecting point of sale terminals, security cameras, Cellular Gateways, and IP phones in retail stores and outlets.
Education: Supporting network connectivity for classrooms, computer labs, administrative offices, and campus wide Wi-Fi access points in schools and educational institutions.
Hospitality: Connecting Wi-Fi access points, IP phones, security cameras, and guest services in hotels, motels, and resorts.
Healthcare: Connecting medical devices, patient monitoring systems, administrative equipment, IP phones, and security cameras in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals.