[shortdesc] 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports, 8x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, Layer 2/3 managed switch, back-to-front airflow, dual hot-swappable PSUs [/shortdesc] [properties] Brand Fortinet Model FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F SKU FS-2048F-B2F Product Type Managed Ethernet Switch Form Factor Rack-mountable (1U) Switching Type 100 Gigabit Ethernet Management CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, Telnet, RMON MAC Address Table 144000 entries Jumbo Frame Support Yes Stackable Yes Power Supply Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies Redundant Power Supported (1+1) Dimensions (H × W × D) 1.71 × 17.26 × 18.11 in (43.5 × 438.5 × 460 mm) Weight 21.78 lbs (9.88 kg) [/properties] [specifications] Total Ports 58 Downlink Ports 48 × 1G / 10G / 25G SFP28 Uplink Ports 8 × 40G / 100G QSFP28, 2 × 1G / 10G SFP+ Switching Capacity 4000 Gbps Forwarding Rate 4000 Mpps Latency < 1 µs Packet Buffer 32 MB Queues per Port 8 VLAN Support 4000 VLANs Layer Support Layer 2 and Layer 3 Routing Protocols BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RIP, VRRP, PIM-SSM, VXLAN, Static Routing Memory 8 GB DDR4 RAM Flash Storage 8 GB NAND Operating Temperature 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) Storage Temperature -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C) Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) MTBF > 10 years Certifications FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS 2 [/specifications] [accesories] Included 2x AC Power Cables, 1x Console Cable (RJ45 to USB), Rack Mount Kit (Rails, Brackets, Screws), 2x Power Cable Straps, QuickStart Guide Optional SFP28/QSFP28 Transceivers, DAC/AOC Cables [/accesories] High-Density 25G Switching for Modern Data Centers The Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F is a high-performance data center and campus core switch engineered for environments that demand massive throughput, ultra-low latency, and operational resilience. Designed to scale modern workloads such as virtualization, cloud services, and high-speed aggregation, it delivers non-blocking 25G access with powerful 100G uplinks in a compact 1RU form factor. With native integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink, the FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F enables centralized management, automated provisioning, and consistent policy enforcement when paired with FortiGate firewalls, reducing complexity while improving visibility and control. Key Benefits & Features Ultra-High Switching Capacity: Delivers up to 4 Tbps switching capacity and 4000 Mpps throughput to handle east-west traffic at scale. Dense 25G and 100G Connectivity: Supports 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 8 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks for high-speed aggregation and spine-leaf architectures. FortiLink Security Fabric Integration: Operates as a logical extension of FortiGate firewalls for unified network and security management. Low-Latency Performance: Sub-1 microsecond latency ensures optimal performance for latency-sensitive applications. Resilient Data Center Design: Dual hot-swappable power supplies and back-to-front airflow support continuous operations in high-density racks. Ideal Use Cases Data center leaf or aggregation layer deployments Campus core switching with high-bandwidth requirements Virtualized and cloud-heavy enterprise networks High-performance computing and storage backbones Organizations standardizing on Fortinet Security Fabric Technical Specifications Port Configuration: 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28, 2 x 1/10G SFP+, 8 x 40/100G QSFP28 Switching Capacity: 4000 Gbps Forwarding Rate: Up to 4000 Mpps Latency: Less than 1 microsecond Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable Airflow: Back-to-front Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (1+1 redundancy) Build a Scalable and Secure Core Network Deploy the Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F-B2F to power high-speed, secure, and resilient data center networks. Order today.