FortiSwitch-1048E-USG
Fortinet FortiSwitch 1048E — Fortinet FortiSwitch-1048E-USG ethernet switch
Lifecycle position
Options from here
Supported for now — track the end-of-service date and revisit at refresh planning.
Fold the eventual replacement into your multi-year budget.
Stay on a supported software train while under OEM support.
An option to extend life once the OEM cutoff nears.
Other SKUs in FortiSwitch 1048E
FortiSwitch-1048E-USG — questions
Is the Fortinet FortiSwitch-1048E-USG still supported?
Yes, for now. Fortinet's last date of support for FortiSwitch-1048E-USG is Apr 2031 (per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin).
When did the FortiSwitch-1048E-USG reach end of sale?
FortiSwitch-1048E-USG reached end of sale Apr 2026, per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin.
What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the FortiSwitch-1048E-USG?
Apr 2031 — per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin.
Can the FortiSwitch-1048E-USG be maintained after Fortinet support ends?
After the last date of support, FortiSwitch-1048E-USG units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Fortinet no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.