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For a FortiSwitch 248D in a stable access-layer role with no near-term replacement planned, FC-10-W248D-314-02-60 locks in FortiCare Essential coverage for five years in a single transaction. The 5-year term delivers the lowest annualized cost of the three available terms and eliminates four consecutive renewal cycles, which matters most for IT teams managing large switch fleets where per-unit renewal overhead adds up quickly. This is the long-horizon option for switches expected to remain in service through a full budget cycle.
FortiCare Essential for the FortiSwitch 248D provides next-business-day response for critical issues through the Fortinet Support portal, return-and-replace hardware RMA, firmware updates, and access to Fortinet’s online tools and asset management portal for the entire 5-year term. As with all Essential-tier contracts, telephone support, advance hardware replacement, and the Priority RMA add-on are not included. See the comparison below for a side-by-side view of Essential, Premium, and Elite coverage.
| Feature | Essential | Premium | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical-issue response | Next business day | 1 hour | 15 minutes |
| Telephone support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware RMA | Return & replace | Advanced replacement | Advanced replacement |
| Priority RMA add-on eligible | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firmware updates, online tools & asset portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extended LTS support & Elite monitoring portal | — | — | — |
A 5-year Essential renewal is suited to organizations running the FS-248D in access-layer positions that are expected to stay in production for the full term with no hardware swap planned. Campus network teams, managed service providers standardizing support contracts across a large switch estate, and budget-constrained environments that want maximum coverage period at minimum per-year cost are all strong candidates. Teams requiring advance RMA or phone support should consider upgrading the tier rather than extending the term.
Upon order completion, Fortinet issues an electronic license key to the email address on file. Register the key at support.fortinet.com against the FS-248D serial number and the 5-year term activates immediately. No hardware shipment is involved. The license is fulfilled electronically and is available to customers worldwide with no geographic restriction.
FC-10-W248D-314-02-60 is a standalone support renewal and is not bundled with the FortiSwitch 248D unit. Fortinet classifies it as a renewal-only SKU, meaning it applies to an FS-248D already registered and in service. It cannot be ordered at the point of new hardware purchase. The 5-year term is the longest available for FortiCare Essential on this model and provides uninterrupted coverage without the need to revisit procurement for the duration.
DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. The 5-year term through FC-10-W248D-314-02-60 offers the best per-year value of the three available Essential terms for the FortiSwitch 248D, making it the logical choice when the switch is a long-term fixture in your network. If you are aligning support expiry dates across a fleet of FS-248D units, contact us for a multi-unit quote. Orders placed online receive the license key by email, typically the same business day.
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiSwitch-248D |
| Product Type | |
| Product Group | |
| End of Order Date (EOO) | Not published yet |
| Last Service Extension Date (LSED) | Not published yet |
| End of Support Date (EOS) | Not published yet |
| Product Family | FortiSwitch |
| MPN | FC-10-W248D-314-02-60 |
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