Original price was: CAD$1,294.82.CAD$1,044.20Current price is: CAD$1,044.20.
Authorized Partner for United States (US)Three years aligns closely with how most organizations plan firewall refresh cycles, and the FC-10-F51GP-284-02-36 puts FortiCare Elite coverage on the FortiGate 51G-SFP-PoE across that full period. This standalone Elite subscription covers 15-minute critical-issue response, 24/7 dedicated support, Priority RMA eligibility, Extended LTS firmware access, and the Elite monitoring portal — from activation through the end of year three.
This is a standalone Elite contract. It activates directly on the FortiGate 51G-SFP-PoE regardless of current support status, covering the full Elite feature set:
| Support Feature | Essential | Premium | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical-issue response time | 4 hours | 2 hours | 15 minutes |
| Telephone support hours | Next business day | 24/7 | 24/7 dedicated |
| Hardware advance replacement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority RMA eligibility | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firmware updates, tools & portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extended LTS support & Elite monitoring portal | — | — | ✓ |
The 3-year Elite term is typical for organizations wanting Elite SLAs without a 5-year commitment, or where hardware replacement decisions follow a 3-year cycle. It’s common on FortiGate 51G-SFP-PoE units deployed as primary branch firewalls, particularly where the SFP port connects to a fiber WAN link carrying all production traffic. PoE-enabled sites also benefit from faster response time: a firewall outage affects every PoE-powered device on the LAN simultaneously.
After purchase, the license key arrives electronically within 0-1 business days. Activate it through the FortiCare portal against the hardware serial. The 3-year term begins at registration. No prior subscription is required; this SKU works for new activations and renewals alike.
FortiCare Premium at the 247 tier handles most deployments well at a lower cost. Elite’s primary advantage is the 15-minute critical response time, which matters when the 51G-SFP-PoE is the single point of internet access for a site. If a backup WAN or SD-WAN failover is in place, Premium often covers the risk adequately. If the FortiGate is the sole firewall and WAN gateway, Elite’s tighter SLA is worth the difference.
DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner that fulfills support subscriptions with direct Fortinet-issued keys. The 3-year Elite for the FortiGate 51G-SFP-PoE is in stock and ships electronically within a business day. If the unit is approaching end of current coverage, reach out ahead of the expiry date to avoid a support gap.
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiGate-51G-SFP-PoE |
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| 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-F51GP-284-02-36 |
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