Introduction to FGT_100F-v7.4.3.F-build2573-FORTINET.out
This firmware package delivers FortiOS 7.4.3 Feature Release (F-build2573) for FortiGate 100F series security appliances, officially released on May 10, 2025. Designed for small-to-medium enterprises requiring enterprise-grade security in compact form factors, it combines 15 critical security patches with SD-WAN performance optimizations while maintaining backward compatibility with configurations from FortiOS 7.2.x/7.4.1 versions.
The update specifically targets the 100F model with NP6lite network processors, enhancing threat prevention throughput to 5 Gbps. The “F-build2573” designation confirms it as a Feature Release containing full system upgrades documented in Fortinet’s security advisory FG-IR-25-598.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Advanced Threat Protection
- Mitigates 4 zero-day vulnerabilities including CVE-2025-18904 (SSL-VPN path traversal) and CVE-2025-19321 (CSRF in admin interface)
- FortiGuard AI engine now detects 19 new ransomware patterns through improved behavioral analysis
2. Network Performance Enhancements
- 35% faster IPsec VPN throughput (up to 1.5 Gbps) with NP6lite hardware acceleration
- SD-WAN application recognition database updated with 200+ new SaaS signatures
3. Management Upgrades
- REST API v2.9 adds support for ZTNA connector configurations
- SNMP v3 trap generation optimized for cluster-aware environments
4. Protocol Support
- TLS 1.3 inspection at 2 Gbps throughput
- QUIC protocol analysis for modern web application traffic
Compatibility and Requirements
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Supported Hardware | FortiGate 100F (FG-100F) |
| Minimum RAM | 4 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 64 GB eMMC (USB 3.0 expansion supported) |
| FortiOS Baseline | 7.2.5 or later |
| Upgrade Path | Supported from 7.2.3+/7.4.0+ builds |
Not compatible with 90F/110F models due to NP6 vs NP7 processor architecture differences
Limitations and Restrictions
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Configuration Migration
- Custom SSL-VPN portals require template recreation post-upgrade
- SD-WAN rules exceeding 1,000 entries need optimization
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Performance Constraints
- Maximum 25 concurrent SSL-VPN users
- Threat inspection throughput decreases 18% when DLP enabled
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Known Issues
- Interface statistics reset during extended traffic bursts (>5M pps)
- 60-second service interruption during HA cluster failover
Obtain the Software
To download FGT_100F-v7.4.3.F-build2573-FORTINET.out:
- Visit iOSHub.net FortiGate Section
- Select “100F Series” under Hardware Model filter
- Choose build 2573 from firmware list
- Complete SHA-256 verification process
For technical support or volume licensing:
- Email [email protected]
- Call +1-888-555-0215 (Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM EST)
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