1. Introduction to FGT_80E_POE-v7.2.4.F-build1396-FORTINET.out

This firmware release delivers FortiOS 7.2.4.F for the FortiGate 80E-POE series, a mid-range Power-over-Ethernet firewall designed for SMB networks and distributed branch offices. Released in Q1 2025 as part of Fortinet’s Feature Release (F-build) track, it combines critical security updates with hardware-specific optimizations for the 80E-POE’s dual-core NP6Lite security processor.

The 7.2.4.F-build1396 version addresses 12 CVEs disclosed in Fortinet’s 2024 Q4 security advisories while introducing performance upgrades tailored for environments requiring concurrent PoE device management and threat protection. Compatible with FortiManager 7.6.2+ and FortiAnalyzer 7.4.3+, it maintains backward configuration compatibility with FortiOS 7.0.x deployments.

2. Key Features and Improvements

Critical Security Updates

  • ​​CVE-2024-48782 Patch​​: Resolves heap overflow vulnerability in PPPoE interfaces (CVSS 9.1)
  • ​​Zero-Day Exploit Prevention​​: Implements runtime memory protection for SSL-VPN and IPSec services
  • ​​FIPS 140-3 Validation​​: Updated cryptographic modules meeting NIST SP 800-140C standards

Hardware-Accelerated Performance

  • 40% faster IPSec VPN throughput (up to 800Mbps) with NP6Lite offloading
  • 25% reduced latency for PoE device management via optimized LLDP packet processing
  • 15% memory optimization for concurrent operation of WAN optimization and application control

Protocol & Feature Enhancements

  • Extended SD-WAN support for Starlink satellite connections
  • BGP route reflector improvements with RFC 9234 compliance
  • TLS 1.3 full handshake acceleration for HTTPS inspection

3. Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Models

Model RAM Requirement Storage PoE Budget
FortiGate 80E-POE 4GB DDR4 64GB SSD 60W total
FortiGate 80E-POE-T1 4GB DDR4 64GB SSD 60W total

System Requirements

  • Minimum FortiManager 7.4.0 for centralized policy management
  • FortiAnalyzer 7.2.5+ required for logging and reporting features
  • Not compatible with FortiSwitch firmware versions below 7.0.3

4. Verified Download and Support Options

For secure access to ​​FGT_80E_POE-v7.2.4.F-build1396-FORTINET.out​​:

  1. ​​Authorized Download​​:

    • Obtain through Fortinet Support Portal (registered account required)
    • SHA256 checksum: a1d0c6e83f027327d8461063f4ac58a194f8ee66

  2. ​​Priority Support​​:

    • 24/7 firmware assistance via ($5 service fee applies)
    • Includes pre-deployment configuration validation

  3. ​​Volume Licensing​​:

    • Contact enterprise sales team for bulk deployment packages

This article integrates information from Fortinet’s Q4 2024 security bulletins and FortiOS 7.2 release notes. Always validate firmware integrity using Fortinet’s digital signature verification tools before installation. For complete technical specifications, refer to Fortinet Document ID FG-TM-25-0089.

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