Fortinet FortiGate 2600F DC Secure RMA Service, 1-Year (FC-10-FD26F-301-02-12)

When a FortiGate 2600F-DC needs hardware replacement, standard RMA services require returning the defective unit — which means the device leaves your facility with its storage intact. For data centers operating under strict compliance requirements or handling classified information, that risk is unacceptable. The Fortinet Secure RMA service (FC-10-FD26F-301-02-12) resolves that: Fortinet ships a replacement unit, and you retain the faulty device. No hardware leaves the building.

What Secure RMA Covers

This 1-year subscription applies specifically to the FortiGate 2600F-DC and provides:

• Non-return of the defective hardware, so solid-state storage stays on-site under your custody
• Replacement device dispatched by Fortinet under the terms of your active FortiCare support contract
• Coverage for situations where a standard RMA return would violate data handling policies or compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, or government security mandates

Fortinet products store configuration data on solid-state media that cannot be removed without invalidating the warranty. Secure RMA accounts for that by allowing the customer to retain the entire device. No media extraction, no chain-of-custody gap, no audit finding.

Who Needs This Service

The FortiGate 2600F-DC is deployed in high-availability core networks and carrier-grade data centers. Operators in those environments often face audit requirements that classify any transfer of hardware containing config or session data as a data-transfer event requiring documentation or prohibition. Sectors that commonly require Secure RMA include:

• Financial services and banking subject to PCI DSS or SOC 2 controls
• Federal government agencies and defense contractors
• Healthcare organizations under HIPAA or equivalent data protection regulations
• Managed security providers and co-location operators handling multi-tenant environments

If your policy requires that no physical storage leave the premises during an RMA event, this subscription is the correct component. It must be active before a replacement event occurs — it cannot be applied retroactively to an existing open RMA case.

Activation and Delivery

FC-10-FD26F-301-02-12 is an electronic license delivered within 0 to 1 business days. After purchase, DataCenter360.ca sends the license key and activation instructions by email. Activation is completed through the Fortinet Support Portal (support.fortinet.com), linked to the specific FortiGate 2600F-DC serial number. Once registered, the Secure RMA entitlement appears under the device’s asset profile and remains active for the full 12-month subscription term.

RMA Coverage by FortiCare Tier

Secure RMA is a standalone add-on — separate from the FortiCare tier (Essential, Premium, or Elite) that governs your technical support SLAs and base hardware replacement terms. The table below shows what each base FortiCare tier provides for hardware replacement on the FortiGate 2600F-DC. Secure RMA modifies the return obligation on top of whichever tier you hold.

Multi-Year Options and Renewal

The 1-year term covers a single 12-month window from activation. If your facility’s compliance posture requires continuous non-return protection, consider the 3-year (FC-10-FD26F-301-02-36) or 5-year (FC-10-FD26F-301-02-60) options to reduce renewal overhead. Multi-year terms lower the per-month cost and reduce administrative friction by keeping the entitlement current across a longer planning horizon. Renew before the subscription lapses to avoid a gap in coverage: any RMA event after expiry reverts to standard return-required terms.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. We supply FC-10-FD26F-301-02-12 directly from Fortinet’s channel and deliver it electronically — no physical shipment required. Orders placed during business hours are typically processed the same day. The license is valid worldwide, and you can activate it on a FortiGate 2600F-DC registered to any country. Contact us for multi-unit quotes, volume licensing, alternate term lengths, or procurement documentation needed for a compliance audit record.