Fortinet FS-448E: Advanced Switching Solution for Medium Sized Enterprises
The Fortinet FS-448E is a powerful member of the 200 Series Switches, tailored to meet the networking demands of medium sized enterprises seeking robust connectivity, advanced features, and enhanced security. With its comprehensive feature set and scalable design, the FS-448E ensures seamless network operations, driving efficiency and productivity across diverse business environments.
Key Features:
High Density Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Featuring forty eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, theFS-448E provides ample connectivity for various network devices such as computers, servers, printers, IP phones, and access points, ensuring highspeed data transfer and smooth performance.
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Functionality: Equipped with Layer 2 switching capabilities including VLANs, STP, and Link Aggregation (LAG), as well as Layer 3 routing protocols such as static routing and OSPF, the FS-448E facilitates efficient data forwarding, network segmentation, and dynamic routing.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support: IEEE 802.3af/at PoE support enables the direct powering of PoE enabled devices like access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones, eliminating the need for separate power sources and reducing installation costs.
Advanced Security Features: With access control lists (ACLs), port security mechanisms, and MACbased authentication, the FS-448E ensures secure access to the network, safeguards against unauthorized access, and mitigates potential security threats, enhancing overall network security posture.
High Availability Design: Redundant power supplies and hot swappable fan modules ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime, making theFS-448E suitable for mission critical environments where uninterrupted connectivity is paramount.
Stackable Configuration: The FS-448E supports stackable configurations, allowing multiple switches to be stacked together to increase port density, simplify network management, and enhance scalability as the network grows.
Centralized Management: Leveraging FortiGate security appliances or the Forti Manager network management platform, centralized management capabilities streamline network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
Technical Specifications:
Model: FS-448E
Ports: 48 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af/at PoE on selected ports
Stacking Capability: Yes
Layer 2 Features: VLAN, STP, RSTP, MSTP, Link Aggregation (LAG)
Layer 3 Features: Static routing, OSPF, DHCP relay
Security Features: ACLs, port security, MACbased authentication
Redundancy: Redundant power supplies, hotswappable fan modules
Management: Managed
Applications:
The Fortinet FS-448E is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
Medium Sized Enterprises: Providing reliable and high performance connectivity for medium sized businesses across different industries.
Campus Networks: Facilitating network connectivity in educational institutions, supporting classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, and campus wide Wi-Fi access points.
Branch Offices: Ensuring seamless connectivity for branch offices and remote locations, enabling secure access to centralized resources and applications.
Invest in the Fortinet FS-448E to elevate your network infrastructure, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock the full potential of your business operations.