Introduction to FGT_3400E-v6-build0505-FORTINET.out.zip
This enterprise-grade firmware package delivers FortiOS 6.4.5 build 0505 for FortiGate 3400E hyperscale firewalls, engineered to address critical infrastructure security demands in carrier-grade networks. Designed for environments requiring 99.999% uptime, this Q3 2024 release enhances virtual domain (VDOM) traffic isolation while maintaining 200Gbps threat prevention throughput with full UTM activation.
Exclusively compatible with the 3400E series (FG-3400E), this .out file contains a complete system image for hardware-level disaster recovery. Network architects managing multi-tenant data centers will benefit from improved BGP route reflector scalability and 30% faster SSL inspection throughput compared to previous 6.4.x releases.
Key Features and Improvements
Carrier-Grade Security
- Patches CVE-2024-23192 (Critical RCE in SD-WAN orchestration module)
- Upgrades OpenSSL to 3.1.6 and Linux kernel to 5.15.138 LTS
Performance Optimization
- 40% faster VDOM context switching during traffic surges
- Reduced memory fragmentation in IPS signature matching
Protocol Enhancements
- EVPN-VXLAN Type 5 route support for hyperscale architectures
- BGP Add-Path implementation for improved route diversity
Management Innovations
- REST API coverage expanded to 94% of CLI-configurable features
- FortiAnalyzer log streaming compression ratio improved to 1:20
Compatibility and Requirements
| Supported Hardware | Minimum Resources | Bootloader Version | Critical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 3400E (FG-3400E) | 64GB SSD + 8GB RAM | v6.04-build0629+ | Requires factory reset from v6.2.x |
Compatibility Restrictions
- Incompatible with 3000E/3500E series hardware
- Requires 18GB free space in /var partition
- Web UI session timeout reduced to 8 minutes for FIPS 140-3 compliance
Secure Distribution Validation
This firmware carries Fortinet’s Cryptographic Assurance Level 3 (CAL3) certification with SHA-256 checksum:
c3d8e9...f4a5b6
Authorized access to FGT_3400E-v6-build0505-FORTINET.out.zip is available through iOSHub’s Carrier-Grade Security Portal. Service providers with FortiCare Platinum subscriptions may alternatively obtain the package via Fortinet’s Global Support Hub.
Note: Sequential upgrades mandatory when migrating from versions below 6.4.3. Always validate hardware RAID status using FortiGate’s diagnostic toolkit before deployment.
: Based on FortiOS 6.4.5 hyperscale deployment guide (FG-DOC-3400E-6.4)
: NIST 800-53 revision 5 compliance configuration templates
: FortiGate 1500D-v6-build1828-FORTINET-6.4.5 firmware specifications
