Fortinet FortiSwitch-124G-FPOE FortiCare Premium, 3-Year (FC-10-S24GF-247-02-36)

A 3-year FortiCare Premium contract on a FortiSwitch-124G-FPOE covers the middle stretch of a typical access switch deployment: past the early break-in period and well into the years when the hardware is most productively in service. FC-10-S24GF-247-02-36 provides 24×7 TAC access, a 1-hour P1 critical-issue response SLA, and next-business-day hardware replacement for 36 months from the activation date. Three years of uninterrupted coverage, without a mid-cycle renewal.

What FortiCare Premium Covers

FortiCare Premium gives you round-the-clock telephone and web access to Fortinet TAC, with a 1-hour SLA for Priority 1 critical issues. If the FortiSwitch-124G-FPOE hardware fails, next-business-day replacement is part of the contract. Firmware updates, the Fortinet support portal, and access to software tools are included throughout the 3-year term.

FC-10-S24GF-247-02-36 is a FortiCare Premium contract. The comparison below shows how it differs from Essential and Elite for FortiSwitch products:

Why a 3-Year Term

Three-year contracts suit IT environments that run 3-year refresh cycles or whose budget planning aligns to 36-month procurement periods. A single 3-year activation avoids two annual renewals and the scheduling overhead that comes with them. The per-year cost is also lower than stacking three 1-year contracts. For a PoE switch supporting access points or endpoint devices, consistent multi-year coverage avoids any lapsed-coverage exposure during the renewal window.

Activation and Electronic Delivery

FC-10-S24GF-247-02-36 is a software entitlement delivered electronically. DataCenter360.ca sends the Fortinet contract key by email within 0 to 1 business days of purchase. Activation is performed in the Fortinet Support Portal (support.fortinet.com) using the FortiSwitch-124G-FPOE serial number. No hardware is included and no physical delivery is required.

3 Years vs. 1 and 5 Years

The 1-year variant (FC-10-S24GF-247-02-12) offers flexibility for short-term or trial scenarios. The 5-year variant (FC-10-S24GF-247-02-60) locks in the lowest per-year rate and suits long-lifecycle deployments. The 3-year option balances commitment with flexibility, making it the most common choice for mid-size organizations with standard 3-year refresh timelines.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner and MSSP in Ontario. FC-10-S24GF-247-02-36 is sold as a genuine Fortinet entitlement, with worldwide electronic delivery in 0 to 1 business days and secure checkout. The 3-year contract is visible and manageable through the Fortinet Support Portal, with clear start and end dates set at activation.