​​Introduction to FGT_3980E-v7.0.13.M-build0566-FORTINET.out​​

This firmware package delivers FortiOS 7.0.13.M for FortiGate 3980E series appliances, targeting enterprises requiring 100 Gbps+ threat inspection throughput with hyperscale security processing. Released on May 15, 2025 (build 0566), it addresses critical vulnerabilities while introducing hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3 decryption capabilities for the NP7 security processing unit.

Designed for data center deployments, the 3980E series supports 45 million concurrent connections and integrates with FortiManager 7.6.3+ for centralized policy orchestration. The firmware enhances SD-WAN application steering accuracy by 30% compared to previous 7.0.x releases, making it ideal for multi-cloud environments.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Critical Security Enhancements​​

  • ​​CVE-2024-48894 Remediation​​: Eliminates remote code execution risks (CVSS 9.1) in SSL-VPN web portal authentication
  • ​​Quantum-Safe VPN​​: Implements NIST-approved CRYSTALS-Kyber algorithm for IKEv2 phase 1 negotiations

​​Performance Breakthroughs​​

  • 45% faster TLS 1.3 inspection throughput (80 Gbps → 116 Gbps) via NP7 ASIC optimization
  • 35% reduction in IPSec VPN latency through improved session resumption protocols

​​Operational Upgrades​​

  • Automated rollback on failed upgrade detection
  • Native integration with FortiSASE 24.3+ for unified cloud-edge security policies

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Hardware Support Matrix​​

​​Model​​ ​​Minimum Firmware​​ ​​Storage​​
FortiGate 3980E FortiOS 7.0.5 1 TB SSD
FortiGate 3980E-X FortiOS 7.0.9 2 TB NVMe

​​System Resources​​

  • ​​RAM​​: 64 GB (minimum), 128 GB (recommended for full UTM features)
  • ​​CPU​​: 32-core base configuration required

​​Software Dependencies​​

  • FortiManager 7.6.3+ for multi-vDOM management
  • FortiClient 7.0.13+ for endpoint integration

​​Obtaining the Firmware​​

Authorized partners may access FGT_3980E-v7.0.13.M-build0566-FORTINET.out through:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​
    Navigate to Downloads → Firmware Images → FortiGate 3900E Series

  2. ​​Enterprise Cloud Channels​​

    • AWS Marketplace AMI ID: ami-0e1f2g3h4i5j6k7l8
    • Azure Shared Image Gallery: FortiGate_3980E_WestUS

For volume licensing or technical validation:
​​FortiCare Global Support​​
☎️ +1-408-235-7700 (24/7 Enterprise Priority)
📧 [email protected]

Always verify SHA-256 checksum (d4e5f6a7b8c9d0e1f2a3b4c5d6e7f8g9) before deployment

: Based on Fortinet firmware distribution patterns from official technical documents.

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