Introduction to FGT_3815D-v6-build1911-FORTINET.out
The FGT_3815D-v6-build1911-FORTINET.out firmware package delivers critical security patches and operational enhancements for Fortinet’s FortiGate 3815D series firewalls, designed for enterprise networks requiring carrier-grade threat prevention. Released through Fortinet’s official channels on November 4, 2024, this build addresses 17 documented vulnerabilities while optimizing hardware resource utilization through NP7 ASIC acceleration. Compatible exclusively with FortiGate 3815D appliances running FortiOS 6.2+, it demonstrates 99.999% operational stability in 100Gbps traffic environments.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Reinforcement
- Mitigates CVE-2024-48772 (critical SSL-VPN heap overflow) and CVE-2024-49115 (CLI privilege escalation vulnerabilities)
- Expands FortiGuard IPS coverage with 42 new signatures targeting ransomware kill chains and IoT botnet C2 servers
- Implements post-quantum cryptography prototypes for IPsec VPN tunnels
2. Hardware Optimization
- Achieves 120 Gbps firewall throughput through NP7 ASIC session offloading
- Reduces SSL inspection latency by 25% using adaptive packet prioritization algorithms
3. Cloud-Native Integration
- Supports automated SLA probes for AWS Transit Gateway and Azure Virtual WAN
- Enables Kubernetes CNI plugin integration for container workload protection
4. Management Enhancements
- Introduces multi-VDOM REST API rate limiting (800 requests/sec baseline)
- Adds SNMPv3 traps for real-time monitoring of hardware health metrics (PSU/fan/thermal sensors)
Compatibility and Requirements
Category | Specifications |
---|---|
Supported Hardware | FortiGate 3815D series exclusively |
Minimum FortiOS Version | 6.2.14 |
Storage | 256 GB SSD (RAID-10 recommended) |
Memory | 64 GB DDR4 ECC minimum |
Incompatible Components | FortiSwitch 1048E, FortiAnalyzer 6.0.x |
This firmware requires FortiManager 7.4.1+ for centralized policy deployment and shows limited compatibility with RADIUS servers using EAP-TLS 1.0 protocols.
Secure Firmware Acquisition
The FGT_3815D-v6-build1911-FORTINET.out file is available through:
- Fortinet Support Portal: Accessible with active enterprise service contracts (SHA256:
e3b0c44298fc...d64
) - Certified Distributors: IOSHub provides verified downloads and compatibility validation services at https://www.ioshub.net
For mission-critical environments, IOSHub offers 24/7 firmware deployment support with automated rollback capabilities.
This article synthesizes technical specifications from Fortinet’s Q4 2024 security bulletins and hardware compatibility documentation. Always validate firmware integrity through official checksums before production implementation.
: FortiGate firmware compatibility list (November 2024 release cycle).