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FortiSwitch-448E

Fortinet FortiSwitch 448E — Fortinet FortiSwitch-448E ethernet switch

SUPPORTED
62 mo
of runway remaining

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableNot published
End of saleSep 2026
End of serviceSep 2031Fortinet bulletin ↗

Options from here

Monitor the timeline

Supported for now — track the end-of-service date and revisit at refresh planning.

Plan the refresh

Fold the eventual replacement into your multi-year budget.

Keep firmware current

Stay on a supported software train while under OEM support.

Third-party maintenance later

An option to extend life once the OEM cutoff nears.

FortiSwitch-448E — questions

Is the Fortinet FortiSwitch-448E still supported?

Yes, for now. Fortinet's last date of support for FortiSwitch-448E is Sep 2031 (per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin).

When did the FortiSwitch-448E reach end of sale?

FortiSwitch-448E reached end of sale Sep 2026, per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the FortiSwitch-448E?

Sep 2031 — per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin.

Can the FortiSwitch-448E be maintained after Fortinet support ends?

After the last date of support, FortiSwitch-448E units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Fortinet no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.