Fortinet FortiSwitch-108F-FPOE Secure RMA, 3-Year (FC-10-F108F-301-02-36)

Compliance programs and internal data-handling policies do not have a one-year horizon — they apply for the life of the asset. FC-10-F108F-301-02-36 extends Secure RMA coverage for the FortiSwitch-108F-FPOE across a full 36 months. Over that period, any replacement event is handled without a return shipment: the failed unit stays in your custody, configuration data stays in your facility, and your compliance posture remains intact without a policy exception or data destruction certificate.

What This Contract Covers

FC-10-F108F-301-02-36 is a 3-year Secure RMA add-on that requires an active FortiCare support contract. Over 36 months, for each hardware failure:

• The defective FortiSwitch-108F-FPOE remains on-premises — no return shipment required
• Fortinet ships a replacement unit under advanced replacement terms
• Configuration data, stored on non-removable internal media, does not leave your facility
• Coverage spans the full 36-month term from contract start date

FortiCare Support Tier Comparison

Priority RMA add-on options require FortiCare Premium or Elite on the same device. Here is how the underlying support tiers compare:

Why a 3-Year Term

Annual Secure RMA renewals create administrative risk: a lapsed contract means the next RMA event falls under standard return-and-replace terms, which may violate data handling policies. A 3-year term eliminates that renewal gap and aligns with the expected service life of most campus access switches. Organizations managing compliance audits or procurement cycles on an annual basis also benefit from a 3-year contract that spans multiple audit periods without requiring repeat procurement actions.

Who Buys This

Government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and any enterprise with explicit policies restricting the off-site transfer of network hardware are the primary buyers. The FortiSwitch-108F-FPOE is commonly deployed at access layers in these environments due to its PoE density and Fortinet Security Fabric integration. Secure RMA ensures those deployments remain compliant through the entire asset lifecycle.

Activation and Delivery

This is an electronic entitlement. After ordering through DataCenter360.ca, the license key arrives by email within 0–1 business days and can be registered immediately in the Fortinet Support Portal against the target serial number. Coverage begins upon registration and runs for 36 months from the start date.

1-Year vs. 3-Year vs. 5-Year Secure RMA

The 1-year contract (FC-10-F108F-301-02-12) minimizes upfront commitment and works well for organizations evaluating Secure RMA before committing to a longer term. The 5-year contract (FC-10-F108F-301-02-60) is appropriate for stable, long-lifecycle deployments. This 3-year contract is the most common choice: coverage matches the typical campus switch operational period without locking into a 5-year commitment for hardware that may be refreshed.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner and MSSP. For organizations managing Secure RMA across multiple device types, co-terming contracts and aligning renewal dates across a fleet can simplify compliance documentation. Contact us if you are covering more than one FortiSwitch-108F-FPOE or combining Secure RMA with other Fortinet support contracts.