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Authorized Partner for United States (US)Three-year support cycles align with how most compliance-driven IT programs are budgeted and reviewed. FC-10-S448N-301-02-36 brings that planning horizon to the Secure RMA question on the FortiSwitch-448E. The FortiSwitch-448E processes and stores network configuration, and in regulated settings — federal agencies, financial institutions, healthcare networks under privacy frameworks — that hardware cannot simply go into a return-shipping box. This contract provides three years of replacement coverage with no hardware return required.
The FortiSwitch-448E is a Secure Campus access switch with 48x GE RJ45 ports, four 10GE SFP+ uplinks, 176 Gbps switching capacity, and a 1U rack-mount profile. FC-10-S448N-301-02-36 adds three years of Secure RMA coverage: when a hardware failure is confirmed, Fortinet ships a replacement unit and the defective FortiSwitch-448E remains at your facility. The non-return term matches a typical mid-term compliance review cycle, so the coverage stays current through the next audit window without a renewal decision in between.
Organizations running three-year IT planning cycles in regulated sectors get the most from a 3-year Secure RMA commitment. Government departments that operate classified or sensitive networks, commercial healthcare IT teams managing data under provincial or federal privacy legislation, defence-sector integrators, and financial firms with hardware-disposal policies that require on-site destruction are the typical buyers. Managed service providers holding equipment on behalf of such clients also purchase Secure RMA to satisfy contractual data-handling clauses without passing the logistics burden to end clients.
FC-10-S448N-301-02-36 is a software license delivered electronically. DataCenter360.ca sends your entitlement details within 0–1 business days of order. You register in Fortinet’s support portal, linking the contract to the FortiSwitch-448E serial number. When a Secure RMA event occurs, Fortinet ships the replacement and closes the claim without requiring return of the defective unit. Country-level availability is listed on Fortinet’s service availability page.
Secure RMA is a standalone contract that does not require a specific FortiCare tier. The table below compares the three FortiCare per-device support levels to help you choose the right combination:
| Feature | Essential | Premium | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware RMA | Return & replace | Advanced replacement | Advanced replacement |
| Priority RMA add-on eligible | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Critical-issue response | Next business day | 1 hour | 15 minutes |
| Telephone support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner and MSSP. Licensing goes through the official partner channel, so contracts are fully registerable from the date of purchase. Electronic delivery is available for customers in Canada and internationally, with entitlements arriving within 0–1 business days. If a 1-year or 5-year term better matches your programme, both Secure RMA options for the FortiSwitch-448E are available, and the team can also quote FortiCare Premium alongside this contract.
No. Secure RMA is a standalone contract and does not require FortiCare Premium or Elite on the same device. It can coexist with any FortiCare tier or be purchased on its own.
The defective FortiSwitch-448E remains permanently at your site. Fortinet ships the replacement and processes the claim without requiring the failed hardware back. You remain responsible for secure disposal according to your organization’s data-handling policies.
A 3-year term reduces administrative overhead: one purchase, one registration, no annual renewal decisions during the coverage period. It also typically costs less per year than three consecutive 1-year contracts and avoids any coverage gap at renewal time.
Yes. At the end of the 3-year term you can purchase a new Secure RMA contract for the same device. DataCenter360.ca can provide a renewal quote ahead of your expiry date so there is no lapse in coverage.
Secure RMA and Priority RMA are separate service types with different purposes. Secure RMA prevents hardware return; Priority RMA accelerates replacement delivery. Whether Fortinet allows both on the same device simultaneously depends on availability and SKU compatibility — contact DataCenter360.ca for a combined quote if you need both.
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiSwitch-448E |
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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-S448N-301-02-36 |
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