Fortinet FortiSwitch 224E 4-Hour Hardware RMA Service, 3-Year (FC-10-W0300-211-02-36)

Three-year coverage for the FortiSwitch 224E brings both predictability and value: one purchase keeps 4-hour hardware replacement active for the full term at a lower annual cost compared to renewing each year. The FC-10-W0300-211-02-36 extends the 4-Hour Hardware Delivery Priority RMA contract across three years, matching the typical hardware deployment cycle for a 24-port access-layer switch.

What 4-Hour Hardware Delivery Priority RMA Covers

This 3-year contract entitles the FortiSwitch 224E (FS-224E) to advanced hardware replacement with a 4-hour delivery commitment from the time Fortinet approves the RMA case. A replacement unit ships directly to your location. Installation is handled by your team. Active FortiCare Premium or FortiCare Elite is required on the same device serial number throughout the term.

FortiCare tier comparison for Priority RMA context:

Who This Suits

Multi-year RMA coverage is a practical choice when the FS-224E is running a stable access layer — an office floor, a distribution facility, or a campus building where the switch will likely stay in place for three or more years. IT managers who want predictable support budgets and fewer annual renewals to track often choose the 3-year term. It avoids the risk of forgetting to renew annual coverage and leaving the device unprotected.

Activation and Delivery

This contract is delivered electronically. After purchase, the license is registered against your FortiSwitch 224E serial number in the Fortinet support portal. DataCenter360.ca confirms the contract details to your account within the same business day. The 4-hour replacement entitlement activates immediately and remains in force for the full 3-year period.

Priority RMA vs Full FortiCare Bundles

Priority RMA is an add-on, not a standalone support tier. It accelerates the hardware replacement piece that FortiCare Premium already provides, taking it from next-business-day to 4-hour delivery. If your switch environment also needs security service coverage for integrated FortiLink management features, that comes through the associated FortiGate FortiCare bundle — not this contract. For the FS-224E specifically, this Priority RMA add-on is the key coverage lever for hardware continuity.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca sells Fortinet service contracts directly, with no intermediary delays. As a Fortinet Select Partner, we process licensing orders with fast electronic fulfillment — your 3-year RMA contract lands in your support account the same day. Competitive pricing, straightforward terms, and a Canadian team that can answer product questions. We handle both single-device and multi-device licensing orders.