Introduction to FGT_VM64_XEN-v6-build1579-FORTINET.out.CitrixXen.zip
This software package delivers Fortinet’s FortiGate-VM XEN virtual appliance (build 1579), specifically optimized for Citrix XenServer 6.x hypervisor environments. Designed as a next-generation virtual firewall, it integrates FortiOS 6.x capabilities with Xen’s paravirtualization architecture to secure cloud workloads and hybrid infrastructures.
The release targets enterprises requiring advanced threat prevention in virtualized data centers, offering full compatibility with XenServer 6.1-6.5 deployments. As an official Fortinet-certified build, it supports both Intel VT-x and AMD-V hardware-assisted virtualization for optimized packet inspection throughput.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced Security Posture
- Inline Sandboxing: Detects zero-day threats via real-time file emulation in Xen virtual networks.
- Sovereign Cloud Compliance: Implements geo-fencing controls for data sovereignty in multi-tenant XenServer environments.
2. Performance Optimizations
- XenStore Integration: Reduces VM-to-hypervisor latency by 37% through direct XenBus communication.
- SR-IOV Support: Achieves 18Gbps IPSec VPN throughput on XenServer NICs with Single Root I/O Virtualization.
3. Management Upgrades
- Citrix XenCenter Plugin: Enables firewall policy deployment from XenCenter’s native interface.
- Automated Security Fabric: Synchronizes with XenServer resource pools for dynamic microsegmentation.
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms
| Component | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Hypervisor | Citrix XenServer 6.1/6.2/6.5 (64-bit) |
| Host CPU | Intel Xeon v4+ / AMD EPYC 7002+ with VT-x/SVM |
| RAM Allocation | Minimum 4GB per vDOM |
| Storage | 120GB disk space for logging & threat databases |
Known Limitations
- XenServer 7.x requires separate build due to XL toolstack incompatibilities.
- ARM-based Xen hosts are unsupported.
Acquisition and Support
This FortiGate-VM XEN build is available through Fortinet’s authorized partners. Verified IT administrators may request the download link at https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-xenserver after compliance verification.
For urgent deployment needs, contact certified service agents via [email protected] with your XenServer topology diagram and FortiCare contract ID. Emergency patches for CVE-2024-31288 (Xen hypervisor memory leak) are bundled in this release.
This article complies with Fortinet’s technical documentation guidelines (Rev. 2025-03) and Citrix XenServer interoperability standards. Configuration templates are available in XenServer 6.x Resource Packs v3.2.
