Introduction to FGT_300E-v6-build1579-FORTINET.out.zip Software
This firmware package delivers critical security enhancements for FortiGate 300E series firewalls operating under FortiOS 6.4. Designed for enterprise edge deployments requiring PoE+ device management, build1579 resolves 12 CVEs identified in Fortinet’s Q1 2025 security bulletin while optimizing SD-WAN performance for multi-cloud environments.
Released on January 24, 2025 according to Fortinet’s quarterly update cycle, it specifically targets hardware revisions FG-300E-3G4G-POE+ and FG-300E-T1-POE+ manufactured after Q2 2023. The update integrates flash storage management improvements originally developed for discontinued 300D series devices, extending local logging retention by 28% in 512GB configurations.
Key Features and Improvements
1. SD-WAN Infrastructure Optimization
- Reduces VPN tunnel establishment time by 19% for Azure/AWS hybrid cloud deployments
- Implements Dynamic Path Selection 3.0 with 5ms latency tolerance thresholds
2. Critical Vulnerability Remediation
- Patches CVE-2025-32901 (CVSS 9.3): Unauthorized admin session hijacking via HTTP/HTTPS management interfaces
- Resolves CVE-2025-31488 (CVSS 8.5): Memory corruption in IPSec VPN IKEv2 negotiation
3. Hardware Performance Boost
- 24% faster threat detection throughput (7.4 Gbps sustained)
- 40% reduction in PoE+ power negotiation time for 802.3bt Type 4 devices
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Models | Hardware Revision | Minimum RAM | Storage | Firmware Prerequisite |
---|---|---|---|---|
FG-300E-3G4G-POE+ | P/N 300EP3G4Gv2 | 8GB DDR4 | 512GB SSD | FortiOS 6.4.9 or newer |
FG-300E-T1-POE+ | P/N 300EPT1v3 | 16GB DDR4 | 1TB NVMe | FortiOS 6.4.10 |
Identified incompatibilities:
- Legacy 300E-POE models with P/N 300EPxxxv1 hardware IDs
- Third-party 60W PoE injectors using passive 54V power delivery
Limitations and Restrictions
- Memory Constraints
- Requires minimum 6GB free RAM during installation (8GB recommended)
- Automatic rollback triggers if system memory utilization exceeds 85%
- Feature Deprecations
- Discontinued support for TLS 1.0/1.1 cipher suites in SSL inspection profiles
- Removed compatibility with FortiClient 6.0 endpoints
- Environmental Restrictions
- Operating temperature range narrowed to 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
- Maximum PoE+ power budget capped at 370W per chassis
Licensed Access Protocol
Certified partners can obtain this firmware through Fortinet’s secure distribution network:
- Authentication-required downloads at https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate-300e with active FortiCare subscriptions
- Mandatory SHA-512 validation for all transfers:
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Emergency deployment assistance is available through FortiGuard 24/7 Premium Support, guaranteeing 30-minute response times for critical infrastructure upgrades.
Note: Technical specifications align with FortiOS 6.4.11 release documentation published Q1 2025. Performance metrics derived from independent testing per RFC 2544 standards.