Fortinet FortiWiFi 81F-2R FortiCare Essential, 1-Year (FC-10-W081F-314-02-12)

The FortiWiFi 81F-2R differentiates itself from the standard 80F line with 128 GB of onboard SSD — useful for local log retention at branch sites where shipping logs off-box isn’t always practical. FC-10-W081F-314-02-12 provides the foundational support layer for this device: one year of FortiCare Essential covering firmware updates, the Fortinet Support Portal, and next-business-day hardware replacement if the unit fails.

What FortiCare Essential Covers

This subscription (FC-10-W081F-314-02-12) is FortiCare Essential — Fortinet’s foundational support tier. It is active during the 1-Year coverage period.

• Firmware updates: download all FortiOS releases, hotfixes, and security patches during the active term.
• Fortinet Support Portal: submit and track web tickets, access the knowledge base, and manage device registrations.
• Hardware replacement RMA: next-business-day replacement if the covered unit has a verified hardware failure.

FortiCare Essential does not include telephone support or Priority RMA. For those features, see FortiCare Premium (-247-) or upgrade to a bundle subscription.

FortiCare Support Tier Comparison

Three tiers are available for the FortiWiFi 81F-2R. This product covers Essential.

Who Buys This

IT administrators managing FortiWiFi 81F-2R units that are past the initial bundle period, or devices purchased as hardware-only units that need a support subscription added. Common use cases:

• Renewing coverage after an initial Essential term expires.
• Adding foundational support to a hardware-only purchase before deployment.
• Budget-constrained environments where firmware access and RMA coverage are the priority over telephone support.

Activation and Delivery

FC-10-W081F-314-02-12 is delivered electronically. After your order is confirmed, a license registration key is sent to your email address — no hardware ships. To activate, log into the Fortinet Support Portal at support.fortinet.com, register the FWF-81F-2R serial number (if not already registered), and apply the key. Coverage begins from the activation date.

One Service vs. a Bundle

FortiCare Essential covers device support; it does not enable FortiGuard security services such as IPS signatures, Application Control, or DNS/Web Filtering. If your deployment also needs those services, a bundle subscription (FC-10-W081F-950-02-12 for UTP, FC-10-W081F-809-02-12 for Enterprise) rolls FortiCare Premium and the full FortiGuard stack into a single subscription at a lower per-service cost than buying each piece separately. DataCenter360.ca carries both bundles for the FWF-81F-2R.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner and FCP-certified reseller. We carry the FWF-81F-2R support catalog — from standalone FortiCare Essential through full UTP and Enterprise subscription bundles. Electronic delivery is standard; orders are typically fulfilled within the same business day. If you’re also planning for FortiGuard coverage on this device, ask about the UTP or Enterprise bundles that roll FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard services into one subscription.