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Authorized Partner for United States (US)Some IT teams prefer to keep FortiSwitch support on an annual cycle, re-evaluating coverage at each renewal. For the FortiSwitch 148F-POE, the FC-10-148FP-247-02-12 is built for that workflow: a 1-year FortiCare Premium contract that keeps 24/7 technical support, next-calendar-day hardware replacement, and full firmware access active for the year, with no longer-term commitment required.
FortiCare Premium is Fortinet’s mid-tier support plan, above Essential and below Elite. For the FS-148F-POE, it means phone and web case support available every hour of every day, and a replacement unit shipped to arrive the next calendar day if the hardware fails. Coverage also includes full access to firmware releases, the FortiCare support portal, and product security advisories.
The FortiSwitch 148F-POE is a 48-port 1 RU access layer switch with 48 GE RJ45 ports, 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks, 176 Gbps switching capacity, and a 370W PoE budget across 24 PoE+ ports. Keeping FortiCare active ensures you receive OS updates as FortiSwitchOS evolves and that any hardware failure is addressed without a multi-day service gap.
| Feature | Essential | Premium | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical-issue response | Next business day | ✓ Same calendar day | ✓ Same calendar day |
| Telephone support hours | 8×5 business hours | ✓ 24/7 | ✓ 24/7 dedicated |
| Hardware replacement | Next business day | ✓ Next calendar day | ✓ Next calendar day |
| Priority RMA add-on eligibility | — | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Included |
| Firmware, updates & portal | Standard access | ✓ Full access | ✓ Full access |
| Dedicated TAM / Elite extras | — | — | ✓ Dedicated account team (extended LTS & monitoring portal: FortiGate only) |
The 1-year FortiCare Premium is a practical choice for IT teams running the FS-148F-POE in production wiring closets, office floors, or lab environments where downtime has a real cost. If the switch is powering VoIP handsets, wireless access points, IP cameras, or other PoE devices, a hardware failure means those endpoints go offline. Around-the-clock phone access and next-calendar-day replacement minimize that window. Organizations that prefer to budget support on a year-by-year basis will also find the 1-year term straightforward to manage.
After purchase, DataCenter360.ca delivers the license key electronically, typically within the same business day. You register it against the serial number of your FortiSwitch 148F-POE at support.fortinet.com, and coverage activates immediately. The registration takes a few minutes and requires no on-site visit. This contract is available to customers worldwide.
Renewing year by year keeps the decision flexible but creates a renewal window each year where a lapse is possible. If the FS-148F-POE is expected to stay in service for three or more years, the 3-year (FC-10-148FP-247-02-36) or 5-year (FC-10-148FP-247-02-60) terms lock in pricing and remove the annual action item. For environments with strict uptime requirements, pairing this contract with a Priority RMA add-on (FC-10-148FP-210-02-12) upgrades hardware delivery to same-business-morning rather than the standard next-calendar-day window.
DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner with MSSP designation, carrying the full FortiSwitch support licensing portfolio. Orders for the FC-10-148FP-247-02-12 are fulfilled electronically and are typically delivered the same day. The team can verify contract eligibility against your unit’s serial number before you place the order, and all purchases are processed securely with official Fortinet entitlement.
The switch will continue to forward traffic without an active FortiCare contract, but firmware updates, technical support cases, and hardware replacement entitlement all require active coverage. Without it, you cannot open a support ticket or receive a replacement unit if the hardware fails.
Essential provides 8×5 business-hours phone support and next-business-day hardware replacement. Premium upgrades both to 24/7 phone support and next-calendar-day hardware replacement. For production access switches powering PoE endpoints, the faster response times of Premium are generally the right choice.
Yes. Fortinet allows renewals after expiry, but a lapse fee may apply if coverage has been expired for some time. Renewing before the expiry date avoids that fee and ensures continuous entitlement. DataCenter360.ca can assist with multi-year options if you want to simplify future renewals.
Yes. The license key is registered against the serial number of a specific FortiSwitch 148F-POE and cannot be transferred to a different unit after activation. If you replace the hardware, a new contract is required for the replacement unit.
No. Priority RMA is a separate add-on that upgrades the delivery commitment to same-business-morning. FortiCare Premium includes next-calendar-day hardware replacement, which is already faster than Essential’s next-business-day commitment. Add FC-10-148FP-210-02-12 alongside this contract if Priority RMA delivery is required.
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiSwitch-148F-POE |
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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-10-148FP-247-02-12 |
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