Fortinet FortiSwitch 1024E Next Calendar Day Priority RMA, 1-Year (FC-10-S1E24-210-02-12)

The FortiSwitch 1024E operates at distribution or aggregation layers where a single hardware failure can remove connectivity from a much larger downstream segment than a typical access switch would affect. The 1-Year Next Calendar Day Delivery Priority RMA Service (FC-10-S1E24-210-02-12) commits Fortinet to shipping a replacement unit that arrives by the next calendar day after a fault is confirmed — keeping the FS-1024E out of service for no more than one overnight window.

What Next Calendar Day Delivery RMA Covers

FC-10-S1E24-210-02-12 upgrades the hardware replacement response from standard return-and-replace to next-calendar-day advance replacement. After Fortinet’s Technical Assistance Center confirms the hardware fault, a replacement unit ships from Fortinet’s depot the same day, targeting arrival at the registered site address by the next calendar day. The failed unit is returned through standard RMA logistics after the replacement is in service. This add-on requires an active FortiCare Premium or FortiCare Elite base contract.

When Next Calendar Day RMA Is the Right Tier

Next Calendar Day suits environments where overnight recovery is acceptable but extended multi-day downtime creates operational problems. It bridges the gap between standard advance replacement (which carries no specific delivery commitment) and 4-Hour Hardware Delivery (-211-), which targets same-day on-site arrival. For the FS-1024E deployed in secondary distribution roles or branch aggregation, Next Calendar Day typically represents the right balance of cost and recovery speed.

Activation and Delivery

This is an electronic service license. After purchase through DataCenter360.ca, the activation key arrives via email within 0–1 business days, delivered to any country. Register the key in the FortiCare portal against the serial number of your FortiSwitch 1024E. The 1-year coverage period begins from the registration date. No physical media is required.

Next Calendar Day vs. 4-Hour Delivery for the 1024E

If the FortiSwitch 1024E is a single point of failure for a business-critical segment — a distribution switch connecting server farms, storage networks, or primary user VLANs — the 4-Hour Hardware Delivery service (-211-) may be worth the additional cost. For more redundant topologies with backup uplinks or stacking, Next Calendar Day provides meaningful improvement over standard replacement at a lower service cost.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner with direct access to FortiCare service licenses across the full Fortinet product family. Every service order includes serial number verification and compatibility confirmation before delivery. The 1024E’s position in high-density network designs means its service coverage often warrants attention early in the hardware lifecycle — DataCenter360.ca can assist with initial activation and multi-year renewal planning.