Fortinet FortiSwitch 248E POE FortiCare Elite Support, 5-Year (FC-10-WP248-284-02-60)

SKU: FC-10-WP248-284-02-60

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FC-10-WP248-284-02-60 provides 5 years of FortiCare Elite Support for the FortiSwitch 248E PoE, delivering uninterrupted 24×7 priority TAC coverage, named escalation contacts, firmware access, and advance hardware replacement for five consecutive years via worldwide electronic delivery.
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Product description

Five years of uninterrupted FortiCare Elite coverage on a single FortiSwitch 248E PoE — that is what FC-10-WP248-284-02-60 delivers. For switches that anchor a building’s access layer or carry a critical PoE infrastructure run powering VoIP, wireless APs, or physical security endpoints, a 5-year contract means no renewal deadlines to track, no coverage lapse risk during a busy quarter, and the lowest per-year support cost of the three available term lengths for this model.

What it covers

FortiCare Elite for five years includes the complete Elite entitlement set: 24×7 TAC priority case routing, named escalation contacts, root cause analysis on critical incidents, access to all FortiSwitch 248E firmware and software updates released during the five-year term, and advance hardware replacement with a 4-hour SLA in eligible regions. Covering the FS-248E for five consecutive years under a single contract eliminates annual renewal administration and gives your team consistent support entitlements from year one through year five.

Who needs it

A 5-year Elite contract fits FortiSwitch 248E PoE units that will remain in production for the full term without a scheduled hardware refresh. University buildings, manufacturing floors, hospitals, retail distribution centers, and data center edge installations often run access-layer switches for five or more years. Purchasing a 5-year contract at deployment removes the annual budget conversation about support renewal and eliminates the operational risk of a lapse if a procurement cycle is delayed.

Activation & delivery

FC-10-WP248-284-02-60 is an electronic license key delivered to the email address on your order, available to buyers worldwide. Register the key in the Fortinet Support Portal against your FS-248E serial number to activate five years of Elite entitlements immediately. There is no physical media, no regional distribution requirement, and no customs processing — the key is typically available the same business day and activates instantly on registration.

One service vs the bundle

This SKU is FortiCare Elite support for the FortiSwitch 248E PoE and nothing more — FortiGuard security subscriptions and any FortiSwitch cloud management licenses are separate purchases. If your FS-248E participates in a FortiLink fabric with active security policies, those subscriptions will need independent renewal alongside this support contract. Keeping them separate lets you manage support and security feed terms on independent schedules, which is particularly useful when you operate a mixed Fortinet estate with different refresh timelines per product family.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. Purchasing FC-10-WP248-284-02-60 here registers the contract directly with Fortinet, giving you full Elite support portal access and hardware replacement program eligibility from day one. For organizations covering multiple FortiSwitch 248E PoE units across a floor, building, or campus, DataCenter360.ca can assist with quantity licensing and co-termination so all contracts share the same end date — simplifying the eventual renewal across a large switch estate. Worldwide electronic delivery with no geographic restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

Is FortiCare Elite the highest support level available for the FortiSwitch 248E PoE?
Yes. FortiCare Elite is Fortinet’s top support tier, sitting above FortiCare Premium. It adds named escalation contacts, root cause analysis on critical incidents, and a 4-hour advance hardware replacement SLA — features not available under FortiCare Premium.
Does a 5-year contract lock me into a specific firmware version?
No. The 5-year Elite contract provides access to every firmware and software update Fortinet releases for the FortiSwitch 248E during the full term, so you can update to the latest release at any time.
What is the advance hardware replacement SLA under FortiCare Elite?
FortiCare Elite targets a 4-hour shipment initiation for advance hardware replacement in eligible regions. A replacement FortiSwitch 248E unit ships before you return the faulty one, minimizing production downtime.
Can I buy this contract if my FortiSwitch 248E PoE was purchased from a different reseller?
Yes. FortiCare Elite support contracts attach to the switch’s serial number, not the original purchase channel. Provide your serial number during registration in the Fortinet Support Portal to activate coverage.
How does the 5-year total cost compare to buying five consecutive 1-year contracts?
At current pricing, FC-10-WP248-284-02-60 carries a lower total cost than five separate purchases of FC-10-WP248-284-02-12. Check both product pages on DataCenter360.ca for the current figures.

Additional information

Additional information

Manufacturer

Fortinet

Model

FortiSwitch-248E-POE

Product Type

Product Group

End of Order Date (EOO)

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End of Support Date (EOS)

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Product Family

FortiSwitch

MPN

FC-10-WP248-284-02-60

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