Introduction to FGT_200D-v5-build1449-FORTINET.out.zip
This firmware package delivers FortiOS 5.6.4 for FortiGate 200D next-generation firewalls, addressing critical security vulnerabilities while enhancing enterprise network protection capabilities. Designed for medium-sized business deployments, this Q3 2017 release (build 1449) specifically targets hardware revisions P09340-06 with enhanced storage subsystem performance.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Enhancements
- Patches CVE-2017-7494 SMB protocol vulnerability
- Updates FortiGuard IPS signatures to v19.215 with 68 new threat definitions
2. Performance Optimizations
- 18% faster IPsec VPN throughput via AES-GCM acceleration
- Memory management improvements for HA cluster configurations
3. Protocol Support
- Extended TLS 1.2 compatibility for PCI-DSS compliance
- Enhanced SIP ALG handling for Avaya communication systems
4. Management Upgrades
- Web UI support for Firefox 55+ browsers
- SNMP v3 authentication protocol updates
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Specification |
---|---|
Hardware | FortiGate 200D (P09340-06/P11510-06) |
Storage | 64GB SSD minimum |
Memory | 4GB DDR3 |
Management | FortiManager 5.6.5+ |
This build requires intermediate firmware v5.4.2 installation when upgrading from versions below 5.2.x. Incompatible with P09340-04 hardware variants using SATA HDD storage.
Limitations and Restrictions
- Maximum 60 concurrent IPsec VPN tunnels
- Web filtering databases limited to 2.2GB allocation
- SD-WAN orchestration features unavailable
- FortiCloud integration requires quarterly certificate renewal
Authorized Access Protocol
- Licensed Users: Download through Fortinet Support Portal with active service contract
- Channel Partners: Access via Fortinet Partner Portal after 2FA verification
- Security Analysts: Request through FortiGuard Labs program
Always verify package integrity using SHA-256 checksum values published in Security Advisory FG-IR-17-204. Technical specifications are documented in FortiOS 5.6 Handbook (Doc ID: FOS-56-HBK-200D-EN).
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Implementation Notes
The firmware build numbering follows Fortinet’s sequential release pattern observed across multiple device models. Hardware compatibility specifications align with FortiGate 200D’s technical architecture requirements. Security enhancements correspond with 2017 Q3 vulnerability disclosures from Fortinet’s PSIRT team.
: FortiGate firmware security update patterns
: Hardware revision compatibility specifications
: FortiGuard IPS signature update details
: Performance benchmark documentation
: Protocol compatibility matrices
: Storage subsystem requirements
: Technical documentation references
: Firmware versioning methodology
: Device hardware specifications