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Running a full-PoE switch floor means every powered device, from access points to IP cameras, depends on the switch staying current and supported. FC-10-S424F-314-02-12 renews FortiCare Essential on the FortiSwitch 424E FPOE for one year, keeping firmware updates flowing and ensuring a next-business-day response path when a critical issue surfaces. The 424E FPOE carries a 421W PoE budget across all 24 ports, so maintaining firmware currency is directly tied to keeping that powered infrastructure stable.
The FortiSwitch 424E FPOE is designed for deployments where many PoE devices must run simultaneously. Its 421W budget supports all 24 ports at once, meaning wireless access points, IP security cameras, VoIP handsets, and other powered endpoints can draw full power concurrently. Organizations running dense PoE environments where downtime is disruptive but not immediately business-stopping are the core audience for Essential support. IT teams with in-house expertise who can handle first-level diagnosis, and who are comfortable with a next-business-day response window, get the coverage they need without paying for features they will not use. The 1-year term specifically fits teams that are still evaluating their long-term support requirements or that prefer to realign contracts annually during budget season.
FC-10-S424F-314-02-12 is an electronic contract with no physical media or shipment. After the order is placed, Fortinet delivers the registration and entitlement details by email. The license applies to the specific FS-424E-FPOE serial number registered at activation, and the 1-year term begins on that activation date. Delivery is worldwide, so the contract is available regardless of where the switch is physically installed. Keep the confirmation email and register the unit promptly to avoid any gap in firmware access.
FortiCare Essential is a standalone support contract, not a bundle with FortiGuard security subscriptions. The table below compares Essential against Premium and Elite on the key service dimensions for the FS-424E-FPOE, so you can confirm this tier matches your operational requirements before purchasing.
| 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 | — | — | — |
DataCenter360.ca carries FC-10-S424F-314-02-12 as an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. Ordering a single-year renewal is straightforward: add to cart, complete checkout, and expect the entitlement email from Fortinet within one business day. If your team is weighing the 1-year against a longer term, the 3-year SKU (FC-10-S424F-314-02-36) is linked on this page. Questions about which FortiCare tier fits your support model can go to the quote form with the switch serial number and current contract expiry date for a tailored response.
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiSwitch-424E-FPOE |
| 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-S424F-314-02-12 |
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