✔ Pros:Full 2.5G multi-gigabit support on all 24 access ports; robust 60Gbps uplink capacity via 6x 10G SFP+ ports; fanless design for silent operation; native FortiLink integration for centralized management via FortiGate.
✘ Cons:Non-PoE model (requires FPOE variant for power); advanced L3 features like OSPF/BGP require a separate license; lacks hardware-based MC-LAG support found in higher-tier models.
Est. Price:
$1,130 - $1,504
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 148F
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 260 Mpps
Ports: 48x GE RJ45 ports, 4x 10 GE SFP+ slots
PoE Budget: N/A (Standard model)
Layer: Layer 2
Stacking support: FortiLink (via FortiGate)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Seamless FortiGate integration via FortiLink, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, cost-effective for 48-port capacity, zero-touch deployment.
✘ Cons:Entry-level hardware lacks advanced stacking (MC-LAG), no dual/redundant PSU, full feature set requires Fortinet ecosystem lock-in.