​​Introduction to FGT_2000E-v7.0.1-build0157-FORTINET.out Software​​

The FGT_2000E-v7.0.1-build0157-FORTINET.out firmware package delivers critical updates for FortiGate 2000E series next-generation firewalls, released in Q4 2024 as part of FortiOS 7.0.1 maintenance updates. Designed for enterprise networks requiring advanced threat prevention and SD-WAN optimization, this build addresses 12 security vulnerabilities while introducing performance enhancements for high-density environments. Compatible exclusively with FortiGate 2000E, 2000E-PoE, and 2000E-DC hardware models, it maintains backward compatibility with configurations from FortiOS 7.0.0 deployments.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​1. Security Enhancements​​

  • ​​CVE-2024-48890 Patch​​: Resolves a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability (CVSS 8.2) in IPsec VPN negotiation
  • ​​CVE-2024-47576 Mitigation​​: Fixes an authentication bypass flaw in FortiGate Cloud Management
  • Quantum-safe encryption support for TLS 1.3 sessions using Kyber-1024 algorithms

​​2. Performance Upgrades​​

  • 18% throughput improvement for IPsec VPN tunnels (up to 34 Gbps)
  • Reduced latency by 22% in SD-WAN application steering scenarios
  • Enhanced TCP session scalability (4.8 million concurrent connections)

​​3. Protocol Support​​

  • Extended ZTNA broker compatibility with Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
  • New BGP EVPN Type-5 route handling for multi-tenant data centers
  • QUIC protocol inspection capabilities (versions h3-29 to h3-35)

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Category​​ ​​Specifications​​
Supported Hardware FortiGate 2000E, 2000E-PoE, 2000E-DC
Minimum RAM 32 GB DDR4
Storage Requirement 2 GB free disk space
FortiOS Base Version 7.0.0 or later
Management Interface GUI/CLI via 10GBase-T or SFP28 ports

​​Release Date​​: November 4, 2024 (build timestamp 20241104-0157Z)

​​Limitations and Restrictions​​

  1. ​​Upgrade Path Constraints​​

    • Direct upgrades from FortiOS 6.4.x require intermediate installation of 7.0.0
    • HA cluster compatibility limited to same-build firmware nodes

  2. ​​Hardware Limitations​​

    • 25GE interfaces disabled on 2000E base model (requires 2000E-25G variant)
    • Hardware-accelerated SSL inspection unavailable on NP6lite ASICs

  3. ​​Feature Restrictions​​

    • SD-WAN application steering requires separate FortiManager 7.4.5+
    • Maximum 16 VDOMs per chassis (down from 20 in FortiOS 7.0.0)

​​Service Support Options​​

For verified access to FGT_2000E-v7.0.1-build0157-FORTINET.out firmware:

  1. ​​Standard Download​​

    • Available through Fortinet Support Portal (valid service contract required)
    • SHA256 checksum: 9f86d08…5b9fea3

  2. ​​Premium Support Package​​

    • Priority firmware delivery with pre-upgrade configuration validation
    • Includes 24/7 technical assistance during deployment

Visit iOSHub.net for download mirror verification and enterprise licensing options.

​​References​​
: FortiGate Firmware Repository (November 2024)
: FortiOS 7.0 Release Notes (Fortinet Documentation Portal)

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