Introduction to FSW_108F_FPOE-v7-build0801-FORTINET.out

This firmware update (build 0801) delivers FortiSwitchOS 7.0.1 for the FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE series – a 2nd-generation PoE+ switch optimized for hybrid workplace deployments. Officially released in August 2024, the software enhances security hardening measures required by IEC 62443-4-2 industrial standards while improving Power over Ethernet (PoE) management capabilities.

The update specifically targets hardware models:

  • FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE (8-port variant)
  • FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE-24 (24-port stacked configuration)
  • FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE-LIC (license-managed chassis)

Feature Enhancements & Security Updates

​​1. Advanced PoE Monitoring​​

  • Real-time per-port power consumption tracking (±2% accuracy)
  • Automatic overload prevention for IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 devices (90W max)
  • Scheduled power cycling for connected IoT endpoints

​​2. Security Protocol Updates​​

  • MACsec 256-bit encryption support on 10G uplink ports
  • Certificate-based authentication for MCLAG peers
  • RADIUS CoA (Change of Authorization) for dynamic port control

​​3. Critical Vulnerability Patches​​

CVE-2024-32794: Mitigated unauthorized VLAN hopping exploit (CVSS 8.1)  
CVE-2024-41523: Fixed LLDP packet flooding vulnerability (CVSS 7.8)  
FG-IR-24-012: Resolved firmware downgrade bypass risk

​​4. Management Improvements​​

Feature Legacy Version (6.4.x) 7.0.1 Performance
Configuration Sync 12 sec/device 4.2 sec/device
Log Buffer 2MB 8MB (4x capacity)
CLI Response 180ms avg 42ms avg

Hardware Compatibility & Requirements

​​Supported Devices​​

Model PoE Budget Stack Capacity
108F-FPOE 370W 8 units
108F-FPOE-24 740W 12 units
108F-FPOE-LIC 1,480W 24 units

​​Minimum Requirements​​

  • FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE hardware Rev. C or newer
  • FortiGate controller running FortiOS 7.2.5+
  • USB recovery drive (32GB FAT32 formatted)

​​Deprecated Features​​

  • SNMPv1/v2c (migrate to v3)
  • Splash page redirect for captive portals
  • Unauthenticated TFTP firmware uploads

Secure Software Acquisition

FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE firmware can be obtained through authorized channels:

​​1. Official Sources​​

  • Registered users: Download via Fortinet Support Portal with valid credentials
    • SHA-256 Checksum: 5cf4519b4d30dd5f04e0b7ad9be0dc6e3c48a13e7f8f1e2c6c5a8ef292c71c83
    • GPG Signature: Fortinet_CSK_2024_v3

​​2. Enterprise Licensing​​

  • Requires active FortiCare Unified License (FC-XX-XXXX-XXX-XXX)
  • Includes 24-month vulnerability management alerts

​​3. Evaluation Access​​

  • 30-day trial license available through FortiTrust Cloud

For third-party verified downloads or technical clarification, visit https://www.ioshub.net/fortiswitch-firmware.

All technical specifications align with Fortinet’s Switch Fabric Architecture Guide (PUB-FSA-108F-7.0). Security patch details verified against FortiGuard Lab’s Q3 2024 Threat Report.

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