Running a FortiGate 2600F-DC in a high-density data centre rack means firewall management must match the scale of the hardware. The FC-10-FD26F-131-02-60 is a 5-year FortiGate Cloud subscription that brings centralized cloud management, traffic analysis, and log retention directly to that appliance, accessible from any browser without standing up an on-premise FortiManager.
What This Subscription Covers
FortiGate Cloud (service code 131) provides the following capabilities for the FortiGate 2600F-DC across the 5-year term:
- Cloud-based management: configure security policies, monitor interface status, and push firmware updates through the FortiGate Cloud portal with no local management server required.
- Traffic analytics and reporting: view application usage, threat events, and bandwidth trends through built-in dashboards updated in real time.
- Log retention: 1 year of log storage in the cloud, giving your team search and review capability without provisioning on-site storage for FortiGate logs.
- Zero-touch provisioning: register the device to FortiGate Cloud to automate initial configuration at scale, useful when managing geographically distributed 2600F-DC units from a central team.
- Multi-tenancy access: pair with a FortiCloud Premium account to manage multiple customers or business units from one portal through FortiCloud Organizations.
Who Needs This License
Teams that deploy the FortiGate 2600F-DC typically handle high-volume east-west and north-south traffic in data centre or carrier environments. This 5-year FortiGate Cloud subscription fits organizations that:
- Want cloud visibility over a DC-powered appliance without the overhead of an on-premise FortiManager deployment
- Need centralized, searchable log storage for compliance reviews or incident response
- Operate data centre environments where a full FortiManager infrastructure is disproportionate in cost or complexity
- Run a managed services practice and need per-customer FortiGate visibility in a shared cloud portal
Activation and Delivery
FC-10-FD26F-131-02-60 is an electronic license with no physical shipment. After your order is confirmed, DataCenter360.ca delivers the license key by email, typically within the same business day. Activate it in the FortiCare or FortiCloud portal under the serial number of the 2600F-DC unit. The 5-year term begins on the activation date.
FortiGate Cloud vs. the Security Bundles
FortiGate Cloud is a management and log-retention service. It does not include FortiGuard threat intelligence feeds, IPS signatures, SSL inspection capacity, or web filtering. If the 2600F-DC also needs active threat protection, the UTP bundle (FC-10-FD26F-950-02-60) or Enterprise bundle (FC-10-FD26F-809-02-60) combine multiple FortiGuard services in a single contract. FortiGate Cloud is frequently purchased alongside a FortiGuard bundle so both threat protection and cloud management renew under the same 5-year cycle.
Buying from DataCenter360.ca
DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner authorized to sell FortiGate Cloud subscriptions to organizations worldwide. This license delivers electronically and activates in any country. If several FortiGate 2600F-DC units need simultaneous renewal, contact us for a consolidated quote via the request form at checkout or from the site header.
Does FC-10-FD26F-131-02-60 include FortiGuard security services?
No. This subscription covers FortiGate Cloud Management, traffic analysis, and 1-year log retention only. FortiGuard services such as IPS, URL filtering, and advanced threat protection are sold separately under the UTP (-950-) or Enterprise (-809-) bundle SKUs, or as individual FortiGuard licenses for the 2600F-DC.
How long are logs retained, and can I extend that window?
This SKU includes 1 year of log retention inside the FortiGate Cloud portal. If compliance or audit requirements demand longer retention, FortiAnalyzer Cloud or an on-premise FortiAnalyzer deployment extends that window significantly beyond what FortiGate Cloud provides on its own.
Can this license be activated from outside Canada?
Yes. FortiGate Cloud is a software subscription delivered electronically, with no geographical restrictions on activation. Orders from any country are accepted and the license activates in the FortiCloud portal the same way regardless of location.
Is this SKU compatible with the AC-power FortiGate 2600F?
No. The FD26F prefix maps specifically to the FortiGate 2600F-DC (DC power supply variant). The standard AC-power 2600F uses a different model prefix. Always match the license SKU prefix to the serial number of the specific unit you are registering in FortiCare.
What happens when the 5-year term expires?
When the subscription lapses, access to the FortiGate Cloud management portal and stored log data for that device is suspended. Renewing before expiry preserves log history continuity. DataCenter360.ca can provide a renewal quote in advance via the quote form on the site.
