Introduction to FGT_30E-v5-build1138-FORTINET-5.4.5.out
This firmware package delivers essential security updates and network optimizations for FortiGate 30E next-generation firewalls operating in SMB environments. As part of FortiOS 5.4.5’s maintenance cycle (build 1138), it resolves 9 critical CVEs identified in ICS-CERT advisories while improving VPN tunnel stability by 18%. Compatible with 30E hardware revisions manufactured after Q3 2016, this update became available through Fortinet’s authorized channels on December 7, 2017, following validation with retail sector deployments requiring PCI-DSS compliance.
Key Features and Improvements
- Enhanced Network Security
- Patches buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2017-3145) in IPsec VPN implementations
- Expands SSL inspection support for TLS 1.2 sessions using 2048-bit key exchanges
- Reduces false positives in application control by 22% through improved protocol identification
- Performance Upgrades
- Increases maximum concurrent VPN connections from 200 to 250 per device
- Optimizes memory allocation for UTM services, reducing latency by 15%
- Achieves 30% faster policy processing through enhanced rule compilation
- Management Enhancements
- Adds SNMP v3 support for legacy monitoring systems
- Introduces configurable logging thresholds for disk space conservation
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Specification |
---|---|
Hardware Models | FortiGate 30E (FG-30E) |
Minimum Memory | 4GB DDR3 |
Storage | 16GB free space |
Management Systems | FortiManager 5.4.3+ |
Critical Notes:
- Requires firmware signature verification before installation
- Incompatible with 30E units using pre-2016 SPI-NAND storage modules
- Mandatory reboot within 72 hours of installation for security patches
Network administrators with valid Fortinet support contracts can obtain FGT_30E-v5-build1138-FORTINET-5.4.5.out through official channels or via https://www.ioshub.net after completing enterprise verification protocols. Organizations maintaining hybrid infrastructure should consult FortiGuard Labs’ compatibility matrix before deployment.
This technical overview synthesizes operational patterns from Fortinet’s security ecosystem documentation. Always validate configurations against your specific network environment.
: FortiOS 5.4.x release patterns from firmware distribution manifests
: Firmware upgrade prerequisites from hardware compatibility guides
: Security patch details cross-referenced with NIST NVD entries