Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E POE FortiCare Elite Support, 5-Year (FC-10-S424P-284-02-60)

SKU: FC-10-S424P-284-02-60

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FortiSwitch 424E-POE FortiCare Elite Support, 5-Year (FC-10-S424P-284-02-60) covers the FS-424E-POE with 24×7 TAC access, Next Business Day hardware replacement, and a designated Fortinet TAC team for 60 months, delivered as an electronic license worldwide.
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Product description

When the FortiSwitch 424E-POE is a long-term fixture in the access layer — powering a stable PoE deployment of wireless APs, IP cameras, or VoIP phones — a five-year support commitment removes renewal risk for the switch’s entire productive life. FC-10-S424P-284-02-60 is the longest available FortiCare Elite term for this switch, locking in the top support tier for 60 months in a single purchase. Organizations that prioritize predictable support costs, minimal procurement overhead, and continuous Elite-tier TAC coverage over the switch lifecycle choose the 5-Year term.

What it covers

For 60 months, this license maintains FortiCare Elite on the FS-424E-POE: 24×7 TAC access, Next Business Day hardware replacement, advanced RMA options, and a designated TAC team with enhanced SLA commitments. The 5-Year term eliminates the risk of a support lapse caused by a missed annual or 3-year renewal. Coverage is registered to the FortiSwitch 424E-POE serial number in the Fortinet Support Portal; it does not extend to the FortiGate controller that manages the switch via FortiLink. Elite is Fortinet’s highest support tier, and this contract holds that status in place for the full five years.

Who needs it

The 5-Year term makes the most sense for stable, long-lived deployments where the FS-424E-POE is not scheduled for replacement within five years. Managed service providers and enterprise IT teams that standardize on multi-year support contracts to reduce vendor-management workload benefit most. Healthcare, government, and education environments — where budget cycles favor single larger purchases over recurring annual spend — find the 5-Year term practical for switch infrastructure. The FS-424E-POE’s 370W PoE budget makes it a critical access-layer component; any support lapse on a switch delivering power to dozens of connected devices carries real operational risk, and the 5-Year term removes that exposure entirely.

Activation & delivery

FC-10-S424P-284-02-60 is an electronic license. After purchase, Fortinet delivers the activation key by email, typically within one business day. Register the key in the Fortinet Support Portal (support.fortinet.com) against the FS-424E-POE serial number to begin the 60-month coverage window. No physical shipment occurs. Delivery is available to customers worldwide with no geographic restriction.

One service vs the bundle

This SKU is a standalone FortiCare Elite support contract for the FortiSwitch 424E-POE hardware. It does not include FortiGuard security subscription services or any other add-on licenses. If your organization needs a package covering both hardware support and security services, FortiSwitch bundle SKUs are available separately. If you already have the switch and simply need to maintain or renew Elite support for five years with a single purchase, FC-10-S424P-284-02-60 is the direct option.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner and this SKU is in stock for immediate order. The 5-Year Elite term is a long-term infrastructure commitment at $1,346.33 list price; customers renewing Elite support across multiple FS-424E-POE switches at the same time can request a multi-unit volume quote. Our team can coordinate renewals across your FortiSwitch fleet and provide documentation suitable for capital budget approval processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total coverage period for FC-10-S424P-284-02-60?
This license provides 60 months (5 years) of FortiCare Elite Support from the date the activation key is registered in the Fortinet Support Portal. It is the longest single-term Elite contract available for the FortiSwitch 424E-POE.
Does the 5-Year Elite license cover the FortiGate that manages the FS-424E-POE via FortiLink?
No. This contract is tied to the FortiSwitch 424E-POE serial number only. The FortiGate managing the switch via FortiLink requires its own separate FortiCare support contract.
What happens if my switch fails during the 5-Year coverage period?
FortiCare Elite includes Next Business Day hardware replacement. If the FS-424E-POE fails during the contract period, Fortinet ships a replacement unit by the next business day under Elite RMA terms. Advanced RMA options are also available under the Elite tier.
How does the per-year cost of the 5-Year term compare to five consecutive 1-Year renewals?
The per-year cost under a multi-year term is typically lower than purchasing five consecutive 1-Year contracts (FC-10-S424P-284-02-12). The exact savings depend on list pricing at each future renewal, but locking in a 5-Year term also eliminates exposure to price increases at each annual renewal cycle.
If Fortinet replaces my switch under the Elite RMA, does the support contract transfer to the replacement unit?
Yes. When Fortinet replaces a unit under an active Elite RMA, the support entitlement transfers to the replacement serial number. If you independently purchase a new switch outside of an RMA event, a new support contract is required for that unit. Contact Fortinet TAC for serial-number transfer guidance in specific situations.

Additional information

Additional information

Manufacturer

Fortinet

Model

FortiSwitch-424E-POE

Product Type

Product Group

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Product Family

FortiSwitch

MPN

FC-10-S424P-284-02-60

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