Fortinet FS-2048F is the exact ordering identifier covered here, in the FortiSwitch 2048F range. The reviewed specification records access ports: 48 x 25GE SFP28; uplinks: 8 x 100GE QSFP28; fastest access port: 25G. Use this guide to decide what to include in a configuration request, rather than treating similar model numbers as interchangeable.
Specifications that define this model
The values below retain the source qualifiers. A missing field is not evidence that a capability is included or absent.
| Specification | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Access ports | 48 x 25GE SFP28 |
| Uplinks | 8 x 100GE QSFP28 |
| Fastest access port | 25G |
| Management | Cloud or on-premises |
How to evaluate this exact configuration
Access connections
Access connections for FS-2048F: 48 x 25GE SFP28. List the endpoints, required link speeds and spare connections before choosing the switch count. Do not count an uplink socket as another equivalent copper endpoint port.
Uplink arrangement
Uplink arrangement for FS-2048F: 8 x 100GE QSFP28. Match the upstream port format, cable or transceiver, link speed and intended redundancy. Retain every qualification in the stated uplink arrangement when preparing the bill of materials.
Compare nearby ordering codes
| Model | Access ports | Uplinks |
|---|---|---|
| FS-2048F | 48 x 25GE SFP28 | 8 x 100GE QSFP28 |
| FS-1024E | 24 x 10GE SFP/SFP+ | 2 x 100GE QSFP28 |
| FS-1048G | 48 x 10GE SFP/SFP+ | 6 x 100GE QSFP28 |
These are specification comparisons, not statements that the models are drop-in replacements. Compare the configuration limits before choosing an alternative.
FS-1024E manufacturer reference · FS-1048G manufacturer reference
Questions before you request a quote
Which product does FS-2048F identify?
It identifies Fortinet FortiSwitch 2048F 48-port Ethernet switch. Keep FS-2048F on the requirement and quote; a family name alone does not fix the ordering configuration.
How is FS-2048F managed?
The recorded management approach is Cloud or on-premises. Confirm the software, management platform and deployment requirements for the offered configuration.
What should I check before ordering FS-2048F?
Start with the specification and configuration checks above, then state the quantity, destination and intended connections or platform. Ask for the exact contents of the offered configuration and identify every proposed substitution separately.
Build a clear requirement
Specify FS-2048F, quantity and delivery country, then add the configuration information discussed above. Keep accessories and any accepted alternative as separate lines. Request current pricing and availability rather than relying on an article for live commercial information.
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For the wider selection process, read the related buying guide.
Sources and scope
Document and identifier checks: 2026-10-17. Prepared from manufacturer documentation and the catalogue's recorded specifications; no hands-on benchmark is claimed. Confirm destination-specific options and configuration eligibility against the source documents. Prices, stock, delivery dates and coverage terms are not established by this guide.