Fortinet FortiSwitch 1048E

The FortiSwitch-1048E is a Layer 3 switch with 48x 10GE SFP+, 6x 40GE QSFP+ and 4x 100GE QSFP28 ports. This makes it suitable for demanding environments and data centers.

FortiSwitch Data Center Switches provide a secure, simple, scalable Ethernet solution with outstanding throughput, resiliency and scalability for enterprises with demanding network requirements. They are ideal for top-of-rack server or firewall aggregation applications, as well as enterprise network core or edge deployments where high performance of 40 GE or 100 GE is required. Comprehensively designed to meet the needs of today's bandwidth-intensive data centers and enterprise networks, FortiSwitch Data Center switches deliver high performance with a low total cost of ownership.

Security fabric integration

Reduces complexity and lowers management costs with network security features managed through FortiGate from a single console. This integration allows all users to be authenticated through the same user database, regardless of whether they connect to the wired or wireless network, including temporary guest users. In addition, the same security policy can apply to a user or device regardless of how or where they connect to the network.

Designed for Data Centers

Future-proof 100 GE to meet the bandwidth requirements of data centers and network core applications, maximizing network availability with redundant power supplies.

Benefits:

• High throughput with low latency
• Standalone or Integrated deployment options
• Zero-touch deployment
• On premise and cloud based management
• Intuitive management
• Access control and policy enforcement
• Scalable and flexible
• Dual hot-swappable power supplies
• Up to 48 access ports in a compact 1 RU form

FortiCare Premium Support

FortiCare Premium covers the same features as the former FortiCare Support. Therefore, FortiCare Premium is suitable for devices that require a response within one hour for both critical and non-critical issues 24x7x365.

With FortiCare Premium Support, you receive first-class manufacturer support for your Fortinet solutions. An active FortiCare license allows you to install firmware updates for your Fortinet appliance directly via the device. Fortinet offers technical support and RMA services (Return Merchandise Authorization) based on devices for 24/7 support and prompt problem resolution. The FortiCare services support the entire Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling you to resolve various cross-product issues with a single solution. Flexible support options help your organization maximize uptime, security, and performance according to your business requirements.

On request, we can also offer you FortiCare Essentials or FortiCare Elite. The features of each license are listed in the following table.

FortiCare Elite

FortiCare Elite services offer advanced service level agreements (SLAs) and accelerated problem resolution. This enhanced support offering provides access to a dedicated support team. Ticket handling by a team of technical experts streamlines the resolution process. This option also includes extended End-of-Engineering-Support (EoEs) for 18 months for added flexibility, and access to the new FortiCare Elite portal. This intuitive portal provides a unified view of device and security status.