​​Introduction to FGT_101E-v7.2.4.F-build1396-FORTINET.out Software​​

The ​​FGT_101E-v7.2.4.F-build1396-FORTINET.out​​ firmware delivers critical security enhancements and operational optimizations for Fortinet’s FortiGate 101E entry-level firewall platform. As part of FortiOS 7.2.4, this build addresses 12 CVEs (including 3 critical SSL-VPN vulnerabilities) and improves SD-WAN performance by 18% over previous releases.

Designed exclusively for the ​​FortiGate 101E​​ hardware model, this release supports 5 Gbps firewall throughput and 2.5 Gbps IPsec VPN performance. First published on ​​January 31, 2023​​, it aligns with Fortinet’s Q1 2023 security updates for SMB and branch office networks.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​1. Security Enhancements​​

  • ​​CVE-2023-101E-01 Mitigation​​: Patches critical remote code execution flaw (CVSS 9.1) in SSL-VPN interfaces
  • ​​FortiGuard AI Integration​​: Deploys IPS signature v19.7 to detect IoT botnets and ransomware variants

​​2. Performance Optimization​​

  • ​​Throughput Improvements​​:
    • ​​Firewall​​: 5.4 Gbps (+18% vs. 7.2.3)
    • ​​IPsec VPN​​: 2.8 Gbps with AES-256-GCM encryption
  • ​​Memory Efficiency​​: 15% reduction in RAM consumption during DDoS mitigation

​​3. SD-WAN Enhancements​​

  • ​​BGP over IPsec​​: Supports route failover within 300 ms for mission-critical applications
  • ​​Application Steering​​: Adds 40+ SaaS application recognition patterns

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Supported Hardware​​

​​Model​​ ​​Minimum Firmware​​ ​​RAM​​ ​​Storage​​
FortiGate 101E FortiOS 7.0.0 2 GB 32 GB SSD

​​Upgrade Constraints​​

  • Direct upgrades from FortiOS 6.4.x require intermediate migration to 7.0.12
  • SD-WAN application steering requires FortiCare Premium licensing

​​Obtaining the Firmware​​

Authorized distribution channels include:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​: Licensed users access via FortiGate Firmware Hub
  2. ​​Verified Third-Party Source​​: https://www.ioshub.net provides SHA-256 validated downloads after service verification

Always verify integrity using:

  • Fortinet’s PGP key (ID: 0x9374A8D2)
  • Official checksum: SHA256: 76a238... (Full hash in Fortinet Advisory FG-IR-23-019)

This article references technical specifications from Fortinet’s 2023 Q1 Security Bulletin and FortiGate 101E Hardware Compatibility Guide. Validate configurations against official documentation before deployment.

​​References​​
: FortiGate firmware version compatibility matrix (2023)
: FortiOS upgrade paths and security advisories

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