Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E POE FortiCare Essential Support for FortiSwitch, 1-Year (FC-10-WP248-314-02-12)

SKU: FC-10-WP248-314-02-12

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FortiSwitch 248E-POE FortiCare Essential Support 1-Year (FC-10-WP248-314-02-12) is a renewal-only service contract covering next-business-day response, return-and-replace RMA, firmware updates, and Fortinet Support portal access for the FS-248E-POE.
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Product description

The FC-10-WP248-314-02-12 is a 1-year FortiCare Essential support renewal for the FortiSwitch 248E-POE (FS-248E-POE), a 48-port GE switch with 24 PoE+ ports and a 370W PoE budget. Renewing annually keeps your support entitlement current without a multi-year commitment, giving your team the option to reassess coverage levels or hardware each year. This contract is available as a renewal only and cannot be ordered at the time of a new hardware purchase.

What it covers

FortiCare Essential (svc code 314) provides a defined set of support entitlements for the FS-248E-POE. Critical issues receive a next-business-day response. Hardware failures are handled through a return-and-replace RMA process: you ship the failed unit back and receive a replacement after Fortinet receives it. The contract also includes access to firmware updates, Fortinet’s online support tools, and the asset management portal for tracking your registered devices. The comparison table below shows how Essential stacks against Premium and Elite tiers.

Feature Essential Premium Elite
Critical-issue response Next business day 1 hour 15 minutes
Telephone support
Hardware RMA Return & replace Advanced replacement Advanced replacement
Priority RMA add-on eligible
Firmware updates, online tools & asset portal
Extended LTS support & Elite monitoring portal

Who needs it

This renewal is suited to organizations running the FS-248E-POE in lower-criticality switching roles where a next-business-day support response is acceptable. The FS-248E-POE is a cost-effective choice for mixed-density PoE environments: 24 of its 48 ports deliver PoE+, covering IP phones, access points, and cameras without paying for full per-port power across all 48 ports. Teams that have sized their PoE deployment to match the 370W budget and can tolerate a return-based RMA timeline are the primary audience for Essential-tier coverage.

Activation & delivery

After purchase, Fortinet delivers the license key electronically to the email address on the order. Delivery is worldwide and typically within one business day. Activate the contract by logging in to the Fortinet Support portal at support.fortinet.com, locating the registered FS-248E-POE asset, and applying the key. No physical media is shipped. Keep a copy of the key in your asset records before activating.

One service vs the bundle

FC-10-WP248-314-02-12 covers support only. It does not include FortiGuard security subscription services. If your FS-248E-POE is managed through FortiLink and participates in a fabric topology, security feed subscriptions are licensed separately on the upstream FortiGate. Verify your FortiGuard entitlements on that device independently; this renewal keeps the switch’s support contract active without modifying any other license on the network.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. Ordering FC-10-WP248-314-02-12 through this store means purchasing directly from a channel partner with access to Fortinet’s licensing infrastructure. The 1-year term is the right choice when you want to maintain annual flexibility on your support tier or hardware refresh plans. Place your order online and the key is delivered electronically, no shipping required, to any location worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I purchase FC-10-WP248-314-02-12 at the same time as a new FS-248E-POE?
No. FortiCare Essential (svc code 314) is a renewal-only contract. It applies to a switch that already has or previously had a support entitlement. New hardware purchases require a different initial support SKU.
What is the RMA process under FortiCare Essential?
Essential uses return-and-replace RMA. You open a case through the Fortinet Support portal, ship the defective unit back to Fortinet, and a replacement is sent after the return is received. This differs from Premium and Elite tiers, which include advance replacement.
Does this contract include telephone support?
No. Telephone support is not included in the Essential tier. Support interactions are handled through the Fortinet Support portal and online case management tools. If telephone access is required, consider upgrading to FortiCare Premium.
How is the license key delivered and how do I activate it?
The key is delivered electronically to the email on the order, usually within one business day. Log in to support.fortinet.com, find your registered FS-248E-POE, and enter the key to extend the support term.
What happens to firmware access if this contract lapses?
Once the support contract expires, access to new firmware releases and the asset management portal features tied to the contract are no longer available. Renewing before the expiry date avoids any gap in entitlement.

Additional information

Additional information

Manufacturer

Fortinet

Model

FortiSwitch-248E-POE

Product Type

Product Group

End of Order Date (EOO)

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Last Service Extension Date (LSED)

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End of Support Date (EOS)

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Product Family

FortiSwitch

MPN

FC-10-WP248-314-02-12

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