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Authorized Partner for United States (US)The FortiGate 81F-POE is a branch-office appliance that also delivers PoE power to connected devices. When firmware support lapses, security fixes stop arriving and the hardware replacement program goes dark. The 1-year FortiCare Essential subscription resets that clock with minimal upfront cost, keeping options open for the next renewal decision.
FortiCare Essential is Fortinet’s base support plan. It delivers firmware and security-content updates for the FortiGate 81F-POE, an advance hardware replacement program (next-business-day exchange), and Fortinet portal access for opening support tickets and downloading software releases. The tier does not include telephone support or the same-day Priority RMA option; those step up to FortiCare Premium.
This product is the FortiCare Essential tier. The table below shows what each tier covers:
| Feature | Essential | Premium | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical-issue response | Next business day | 4-hour callback | 15-min callback |
| Telephone support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware replacement program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority RMA add-on eligibility | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firmware updates, tools & portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extended LTS support & Elite monitoring portal | — | — | ✓ |
The 1-year term makes sense for organizations evaluating before committing to a longer cycle, sites mid-way through a hardware refresh where the existing unit needs a bridge year of coverage, or MSPs billing on annual service agreements. It also works for smaller offices where internal helpdesk handles day-to-day issues and Fortinet telephone support is not a requirement.
The license registration code is delivered electronically by DataCenter360.ca, typically within the same business day. Activation runs through System > FortiGuard in the FortiGate GUI or through the Fortinet support portal at support.fortinet.com. There is no physical shipment.
FortiCare Essential covers hardware support but does not activate FortiGuard security subscription services such as IPS, URL filtering, or application control. Organizations that need both hardware support and security feeds in a single SKU should consider the UTP or Enterprise bundle, which pairs FortiCare Premium with the full FortiGuard stack.
DataCenter360.ca stocks FortiCare Essential for the FortiGate 81F-POE in 1, 3, and 5-year terms. The 1-year FC-10-F81FP-314-02-12 is in stock and delivered by email the same business day the order is confirmed. For multi-year pricing or fleet licensing, contact us directly.
No. Essential covers portal-based support, firmware updates, and advance hardware replacement. Telephone support requires FortiCare Premium or Elite.
Yes. FortiCare service subscriptions are globally licensed. The registration code from DataCenter360.ca activates on any FortiGate 81F-POE worldwide.
Advance next-business-day exchange: Fortinet ships the replacement before receiving the failed unit. Same-day Priority RMA requires FortiCare Premium or the Priority RMA add-on.
Yes. You can renew with another 1-year Essential or switch to a 3-year or 5-year term at renewal time. You can also upgrade the tier to Premium if your support requirements change.
No. FortiCare Essential covers hardware support only: firmware, hardware replacement, and portal access. Security subscription services like IPS and URL filtering require a separate FortiGuard subscription or a UTP/Enterprise bundle.
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiGate-81F-POE |
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| 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 | FG-10 to FG-100 |
| MPN | FC-10-F81FP-314-02-12 |
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