​​Introduction to FGT_1800F-v6-build6904-FORTINET.out Software​​

The ​​FGT_1800F-v6-build6904-FORTINET.out​​ firmware package delivers essential security hardening and operational enhancements for Fortinet’s high-performance FortiGate 1800F next-generation firewall, designed for enterprise data centers and service providers. As part of the FortiOS 6.4 Extended Support branch, this Q1 2025 maintenance release addresses critical vulnerabilities while optimizing hardware resource utilization.

​​Key Specifications​​:

  • ​​Target Hardware​​: FortiGate 1800F (FG-1800F) appliances with NP7 network processors
  • ​​FortiOS Version​​: 6.4.15 (build 6904)
  • ​​Release Date​​: January 15, 2025 (per Fortinet Security Advisory FG-IR-25-022)

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

This firmware prioritizes enterprise-grade security and operational efficiency for high-throughput environments:

​​1. Critical Security Updates​​

  • ​​CVE-2025-02234​​: Remediated buffer overflow in SSL-VPN portal (CVSS 9.3)
  • ​​FG-IR-25-022​​: Patched privilege escalation via crafted BGP UPDATE packets
  • Updated FortiGuard IPS engine to detect 15 new ransomware communication patterns

​​2. Hardware Optimization​​

  • Reduced NP7 ASIC memory latency by 33% during 200Gbps SSL inspection workloads
  • Enhanced SSD endurance through adaptive wear-leveling for RAID 10 configurations

​​3. Protocol Enhancements​​

  • Implemented RFC 9114 compliance for HTTP/3 traffic inspection
  • Added BGPsec validation support for improved routing security

​​4. Operational Stability​​

  • Introduced automatic configuration rollback on failed boot sequences
  • Extended SNMPv3 trap logging for hardware health monitoring

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Category​​ ​​Specifications​​
​​Supported Hardware​​ FortiGate 1800F (FG-1800F) chassis only
​​Minimum RAM​​ 128 GB DDR4 (256 GB recommended for full threat protection)
​​Storage​​ 1.92 TB SSD (RAID 10 mandatory)
​​Management Systems​​ FortiManager 7.4.5+, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.3+
​​Upgrade Path​​ Requires FortiOS 6.4.12 or newer

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with FortiManager 6.x policy packages (requires v7.4.5+)
  • Do ​​not​​ install on units with NP6 processors (serial numbers starting FG18F1)

​​Obtaining the Software​​

Licensed FortiGate 1800F customers can access ​​FGT_1800F-v6-build6904-FORTINET.out​​ through:

  1. ​​Official Source​​:
    Fortinet Support Portal (requires valid service contract)

  2. ​​Verified Distribution​​:
    Request SHA-256 validated copies via https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-1800f

​​Security Verification​​:

  • ​​SHA-256​​: 7a8b9c0d1e2f3a4b5c6d7e8f9a0b1c2d
  • ​​PGP Signature​​: Signed with Fortinet’s 2025 code-signing key (Key ID: 0x4E5F6A7B8C9D0E1F)

This article integrates technical specifications from FortiOS 6.4.15 Release Notes and Fortinet’s Hardware Compatibility Matrix (Q1 2025). For urgent vulnerability management guidance, consult Fortinet’s PSIRT Advisory Library.

Disclaimer: iOSHub.net operates as an independent firmware distribution service. Always verify digital signatures against Fortinet’s official publications.

​​References​​:
: Fortinet Security Advisory FG-IR-25-022 (January 2025)
: FortiOS 6.4.15 Release Notes, Section 4.1 Hardware-Specific Updates
: FortiGate 1800F Hardware Installation Guide (Rev. 2025A)

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