{"product_id":"fortinet-fortiswitch-fs-248e-fpoe-ethernet-switch","title":"Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-248E-FPoE Ethernet Switch","description":"Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-248E-FPoE Ethernet Switch\n\u003cb\u003eSecurity, Performance, and Manageability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe FortiSwitch™ Secure Access Family delivers outstanding security, performance, and manageability. Secure, simple, and scalable, FortiSwitch is the right choice for threatconscious businesses of all sizes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink, FortiSwitch can be managed directly from the familiar FortiGate interface. This single-pane-of-glass management provides complete visibility and control of users and devices on the network regardless of how they connect. This makes the FortiSwitch ideal for SD-Branch and campus deployments with applications that range from desktop to data center aggregation, enabling businesses to converge their security and network access.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecurity Fabric Integration through FortiLink\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol that allows our FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall to seamlessly manage any FortiSwitch. FortiLink enables the FortiSwitch to become a logical extension of the FortiGate, integrating it directly into the Fortinet Security Fabric. This management option reduces complexity and decreases management costs as network security and access layer functions are enabled and managed through a single console. FortiLink integration enables centralized policy management, including role-based access and control, making it easy to implement and manage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eHIGHLIGHTS | \u003c\/b\u003eEntry | \u003c\/b\u003e100 Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEntry level switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8-48 GE ports, PoE+capable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesktop to wiring closet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2-4 GE SFP uplink ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4x 10GE SFP+ uplink ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Range | \u003c\/b\u003e200 Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid-level switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24-48 GE ports, PoE+capable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypical wiring closet switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 GE SFP uplink ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium | \u003c\/b\u003e400 Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnterprise switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24-48 GE and Multi-Gig port options, PoE+ and UPOE options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarger wiring closet or high throughput requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4x 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAggregation | 500 Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAggregation switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24-48 GE ports, PoE+capable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarger wiring closet or high throughput requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4x 10 GE SFP+ and 2x 40 GE QSFP uplink ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEPLOYMENT OVERVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFortiSwitch is commonly managed and deployed through our FortiGate with FortiLink but can also be deployed and managed in non-FortiGate environments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFortiGate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeployment and management via FortiLink\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecurity extended from NGFW\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMost common Fortinet deployment model\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-FortiGate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandalone GUI or CLI\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage at scale with FortiSwitch Manager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry standard, no Fortinet Security Fabric integration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports wire-speed switching and store and forward forwarding mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable up to 300 switches per FortiGate, depending on model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 48 ports in a compact 1 RU form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports non-FortiLink deployments through onboard GUI, API, or command line configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal for converged network environments; enabling voice, data, and wireless traffic to be delivered across a single network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentralized security and access management from FortiGate interfaces with FortiLink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for SD-Branch deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for installations from desktops to wiring closets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fortinet, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608032772276,"sku":"FS-248E-FPOE","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/7201\/3935\/files\/1039799456.jpg?v=1793307840","url":"https:\/\/www.itpartsnow.com\/products\/fortinet-fortiswitch-fs-248e-fpoe-ethernet-switch","provider":"IT Parts Now","version":"1.0","type":"link"}