Original price was: CAD$9,017.01.CAD$7,118.69Current price is: CAD$7,118.69.
Authorized Partner for United States (US)A data center-class switch running for five years will see firmware upgrades, VLAN changes, and security policy revisions that accumulate in its configuration. For environments with strict media-control requirements, a standard RMA return ships that history out the door along with the hardware. The FortiSwitch-1024E 5-Year Secure RMA (FC-10-S1E24-301-02-60) closes that gap for the device’s full deployment span, keeping the failed unit on-site for every exchange event across 60 months without requiring annual renewal.
Secure RMA changes how a hardware exchange ends. When an RMA is authorized for the FortiSwitch-1024E, Fortinet dispatches a replacement unit as usual — but the failed device is not returned. It stays in your custody. Secure RMA attaches as an add-on to an active FortiCare Premium or Elite contract on the same serial number, and the base support terms (24×7 technical assistance, critical-issue response times, telephone support) remain fully in effect. The only change is the physical device’s end-of-exchange path.
The 5-year Secure RMA term suits organizations that expect to operate the FortiSwitch-1024E through its full depreciation cycle. The FS-1024E handles data center aggregation with 24 SFP+ ports and 100G uplinks — it is typically in a position where it sees the full traffic profile of the rack or row it services. Organizations in financial services, defense, healthcare, and critical infrastructure frequently maintain a blanket policy that all network equipment must be destroyed on-site rather than returned, regardless of hardware age. A 5-year Secure RMA term covers the device from deployment through planned end of life.
This is a software-only subscription license. Purchase from DataCenter360.ca and your contract key arrives electronically, typically within one business day. Register it against the FortiSwitch-1024E serial number in the Fortinet Support portal. The service activates immediately on registration with no hardware shipped. Available worldwide, no geographic restrictions.
Secure RMA add-on eligibility is limited to FortiCare Premium and Elite. The table below summarizes how the three base tiers compare on hardware support features:
| Essential | Premium | Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware RMA | Return & replace | Advanced replacement | Advanced replacement |
| Priority RMA add-on eligible | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Critical-issue response | Next business day | 1 hour | 15 minutes |
| Telephone support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
The 5-year Secure RMA term covers data disposition on hardware returns. If your SLA also requires fast replacement delivery, Next Calendar Day Priority RMA and 4-Hour Priority RMA services for the FortiSwitch-1024E are available separately and can be purchased concurrently. Both Priority RMA and Secure RMA can run on the same device simultaneously. The full FortiSwitch-1024E service catalog at DataCenter360.ca covers all available options.
DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner stocking Fortinet support contracts for immediate registration. The 5-year Secure RMA term costs less per year than shorter terms and eliminates renewal overhead for sites with long infrastructure lifecycles. For organizations purchasing the FS-1024E and its service contracts at the same time, DataCenter360.ca can bundle the hardware, FortiCare base contract, and Secure RMA into a single purchase event.
Secure RMA coverage is per-device and per-term. If the FortiSwitch-1024E has multiple hardware exchanges within the 5-year window, each exchange is handled under Secure RMA — you retain each failed unit on-site. Coverage applies to the serial number the contract is registered to for the full term duration.
Annual renewals introduce a window for coverage gaps — if a renewal order is delayed or the contract lapses, Secure RMA protection disappears until the next term starts. For compliance-driven environments, a gap in coverage may require documentation and remediation. A 5-year term eliminates that risk and typically reduces total cost over the same period.
An active FortiCare Premium or Elite contract on the same FortiSwitch-1024E serial number is required. FortiCare Essential does not qualify. If the device does not yet have a qualifying base contract, that should be purchased first. DataCenter360.ca can provide both the base contract and Secure RMA at the same time.
No. Technical support response times, critical-issue handling, and escalation paths are all defined by the base FortiCare Premium or Elite contract. Secure RMA only changes the hardware disposition step after an exchange is authorized — it has no effect on the support process itself.
Yes. This is a software subscription license delivered electronically. It is available to any organization worldwide, with no country restrictions on purchase or registration. DataCenter360.ca delivers the registration key electronically to any location.
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiSwitch-1024E |
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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 | FortiSwitch |
| MPN | FC-10-S1E24-301-02-60 |
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