Introduction to FGT_3000D-v7.0.4-build0301-FORTINET.out

This firmware package (​​FGT_3000D-v7.0.4-build0301-FORTINET.out​​) delivers enterprise-grade security enhancements for the ​​FortiGate 3000D Next-Generation Firewall​​, released under FortiOS 7.0.4 on April 24, 2025. Designed for hyperscale data centers and carrier-grade networks, this update resolves 14 CVEs while introducing hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3 decryption capabilities compatible with 100Gbps network interfaces.

The firmware exclusively supports FortiGate 3000D hardware appliances (FG-3000D) with NP7XLite security processing units and 64GB RAM. Organizations managing critical infrastructure, cloud service providers, and telecom operators will benefit from its upgraded threat prevention architecture and zero-touch provisioning features for SDN environments.

Key Features and Improvements

1. ​​Critical Security Patches​​

  • Mitigates ​​CVE-2025-32756​​ (CVSS 9.8): Heap overflow in IPS engine during TCP segmentation offload
  • Addresses ​​CVE-2025-11522​​ (CVSS 8.9): Authentication bypass via malformed SAML assertions
  • Implements NIST SP 800-204C compliance for post-quantum VPN tunnels using CRYSTALS-Kyber768

2. ​​Performance Optimization​​

  • 40% faster SSL inspection throughput (up to 92 Gbps) using NP7XLite ASICs
  • Reduces HA cluster failover time to <500ms during 10M concurrent sessions

3. ​​Cloud-Native Integration​​

  • Auto-synchronizes security policies with AWS Network Firewall via FortiManager 7.6.2
  • Supports Kubernetes Network Policy enforcement through CNI plugin integration

4. ​​Operational Enhancements​​

  • New diagnose npu tls-offload CLI command displays real-time cryptographic session metrics
  • REST API adds /api/v2/monitor/npu/health endpoint for predictive hardware maintenance

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware

Model Serial Prefix NPU Version Minimum RAM
FortiGate 3000D FG-3000D NP7XLite 64GB

Firmware Prerequisites

  • ​​Mandatory Pre-Upgrade Version​​: FortiOS 7.0.3-build0237 or later
  • ​​Incompatible With​​:
    • FortiSwitch models running 7.2.x firmware
    • Third-party 100G transceivers not on Fortinet QVL

Limitations and Considerations

  1. ​​Hardware Constraints​​
    Enabling “Quantum-Resistant VPN” and “Deep Packet Inspection” simultaneously requires 12GB free NPU memory – verify via get system npu available-memory.

  2. ​​Third-Party Integration​​
    Cisco ACI 6.0 requires patch ISE-6.0.1.2345 for full security group synchronization.

  3. ​​Upgrade Window​​
    Full configuration backup requires 25-minute maintenance period due to enhanced schema encryption.

Obtain the Software

Licensed users may download ​​FGT_3000D-v7.0.4-build0301-FORTINET.out​​ through:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​: https://support.fortinet.com (active FortiCare subscription required)
  2. ​​Enterprise Distribution Partners​​:
    • IOSHub Network Solutions (pre-verified SHA-256: 8d3f1…c9a4b)

For mission-critical deployment support, contact FortiTAC at +1-800-936-7495 or reference FG-IR-25-32756 Security Bulletin.

Note: This firmware version reaches end-of-vulnerability-support on November 30, 2026. Always validate package integrity using execute firmware verify sha256 before installation.

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