Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F - Switch - managed - 48 x 1/10/25 Gigabit SFP28 2 x 1 Gigabit / 10 Gigabit SFP 8 x 40/100 Gigabit QSFP28 - front to back airflow - rack-mountable

• Secure networking with FortiLink
  FortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol, enabling seamless integration and centralized management between a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall and the FortiSwitch Ethernet switching platform. FortiLink transforms the FortiSwitch into a logical extension of the FortiGate, streamlining the management of the both Ethernet data center and network security functions via unified interface. Offering high performance with low latency, FortiGate NGFW and FortiSwitch campus core and data center switching can support the demands of high-speed traffic inspection and segmentation.
• Operational simplicity
  FortiSwitch switching architecture enables secure deployment and management within minutes through zero-touch deployment. Whether in standalone or FortiLink mode, automation and orchestration offer intuitive workflows and unified views for provisioning, management, and optimization, accessible through both FortiCloud and on-premises management. Centralized management provides a unified, single view encompassing both the LAN and security, ensuring a consistent user experience that optimizes operational efficiency while simplifying management, optimization, and troubleshooting. This activity results in a reduced mean time to repair for both network and security issues.
• Scalable and flexible campus core and data center
  FortiSwitch enterprise architecture scales effortlessly to meet the demands of today's next-generation campus cores and data centers, all without compromising on security. Supporting multiple ports within a compact 1 RU form factor, FortiSwitch minimizes rack space usage while delivering the requisite performance and scalability. Each switch series in the campus core and data center family offers models that enable the administrator to choose the appropriate media for their environment through a wide range of Fortinet transceivers. This feature also applies to the uplinks, with speeds up to 100 GE supporting various media.

The FortiSwitch campus core and data center family excel in performance, security, and resiliency, making them the optimal choice for both campus core and data center networking needs.
The proliferation of virtualization, cloud computing, and the increasing volume of data generated by users and IoT devices has necessitated dense high-bandwidth Ethernet networking and aggregation. In these environments, the paramount concerns are data security, performance, and resiliency. These dynamic settings demand efficient network management, monitoring, and optimization efforts while simplifying overall network complexity. The FortiSwitch campus core and data center switching architecture empowers network administrators with the requisite performance, control, and manageability for these demanding scenarios. Its seamless security integration and user-friendly management interface establish a robust foundation for your next-generation campus core or data center.

• High throughput with low latency
• Zero-touch deployment
• On premise and cloud-based management
• Intuitive management
• Access control and policy enforcement
• Scalable and flexible
• Dual hot-swappable power supplies
• Multiple access ports in a compact 1 RU form