Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F-POE Secure RMA, 5-Year (FC-10-F108P-301-02-60)

When a FortiSwitch-108F-POE is installed in a controlled environment and expected to remain there for the foreseeable future, five years of Secure RMA removes the need to revisit coverage decisions for a full deployment lifecycle. FC-10-F108P-301-02-60 provides 60 months of Secure RMA coverage — Fortinet ships the replacement unit before collecting the failed switch, maintaining the organization’s chain-of-custody over hardware that may not be cleared for standard transit.

What This Contract Covers

FC-10-F108P-301-02-60 is a 5-year Secure RMA contract for the FortiSwitch-108F-POE. Coverage includes:

• Replacement unit dispatched by Fortinet before the failed device is collected
• The organization retains physical custody of the failed switch until the swap is complete
• Documented, compliant handling of the failed hardware — on-site destruction or supervised return per the organization’s requirements
• 60 months of uninterrupted Secure RMA coverage from the contract start date

FortiCare Support Tier Comparison

Secure RMA does not require a specific FortiCare tier. For context on how standard FortiCare tiers handle RMA, see the comparison:

Who Uses the 5-Year Term

Government installations, classified networks, long-term lease data rooms, and regulated branch infrastructure are common contexts for 5-year Secure RMA. These environments typically operate on extended procurement cycles, and a 5-year contract removes four renewal events over the device’s production life. It is also the most cost-efficient term on a per-year basis. Organizations managing compliance documentation for hardware contracts benefit from the reduced renewal overhead — one contract, one record, five years covered.

Activation and Delivery

FC-10-F108P-301-02-60 is an electronic contract delivered worldwide within 0–1 business days of purchase through DataCenter360.ca. Register the license key in the Fortinet Support Portal under the FortiSwitch-108F-POE serial number. When hardware fails, open a TAC case and reference the Secure RMA entitlement. Fortinet will ship the replacement unit before initiating the return or disposal process for the failed device.

1-Year and 3-Year Alternatives

The 1-year (FC-10-F108P-301-02-12) and 3-year (FC-10-F108P-301-02-36) Secure RMA terms provide the same service level at shorter commitment periods. The 5-year contract is the right choice when the switch is part of permanent or long-cycle infrastructure, when minimizing renewal administration is a priority, or when locking in current pricing for a 5-year period is advantageous. For deployments with uncertain timelines or shorter planned lifespans, the 1-year or 3-year options are more appropriate.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner and MSSP in Canada, with direct experience supplying Fortinet licenses to organizations operating under compliance mandates. Secure RMA contracts are straightforward to order and activate electronically. For organizations managing hardware replacement procedures across multiple FortiSwitch units in a controlled environment, DataCenter360.ca can assist with confirming the correct SKUs and coverage terms before purchase.