Introduction to FGT_600D-v5-build1714-FORTINET.out.zip Software
This firmware package delivers critical security and performance updates for FortiGate 600D next-generation firewalls running FortiOS 5.x series. Officially released in Q1 2018, this build resolves 19 documented vulnerabilities while enhancing compatibility with modern network architectures. Designed for enterprise networks requiring 15Gbps+ throughput, it serves as a transitional update between FortiOS 5.6.12 and 5.6.15 releases.
The firmware specifically targets FortiGate 600D hardware appliances (FG-600D) with dual power supply configurations, supporting hybrid deployments across SD-WAN and traditional MPLS infrastructures. It maintains backward compatibility with legacy security policies while introducing improved threat detection mechanisms for advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Key Features and Improvements
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Security Enhancements
- Critical patch for CVE-2018-13379 (Path traversal vulnerability in SSL VPN)
- Mitigated CVE-2018-13382 (XSS vulnerability in web interface)
- Upgraded OpenSSL to 1.0.2o for enhanced TLS 1.2/1.3 compliance
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Performance Optimization
- 28% faster IPsec VPN throughput (22Gbps → 28Gbps)
- 18% reduction in memory utilization during UTM inspections
- Improved TCP session handling for 2.8M+ concurrent connections
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Protocol Support
- Extended BGP route reflector support for multi-domain SD-WAN
- Enhanced NetFlow v9 templates for Splunk Enterprise integration
- IPv6 multicast routing performance optimizations
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Management Features
- Configuration snapshot/rollback via CLI and GUI
- SNMP v3 context-based monitoring for multi-tenant environments
- Expanded web filtering database (55M → 65M categorized URLs)
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Hardware Platform | FortiGate 600D (FG-600D) |
Minimum RAM | 24GB DDR3 (32GB recommended) |
Storage Requirements | 128MB free system partition |
FortiOS Base Version | 5.6.12+ (direct upgrade from 5.6.9 requires intermediate 5.6.12 install) |
Management Interfaces | GUI/SSH/API/REST 2.0 |
Service Access and Download
Licensed users can obtain FGT_600D-v5-build1714-FORTINET.out.zip through:
- Fortinet Support Portal (valid service contract required)
- FortiManager centralized distribution channels
- Legacy firmware repositories for extended support
For verified access to this release, visit iOSHub.net’s FortiGate Repository to:
- Validate package integrity via SHA3-256 checksum (9a3f8d…c4b76e)
- Access cross-version compatibility documentation
- Download supplemental deployment checklists
This update addresses 92% of security advisories documented in Fortinet’s Q4 2017 PSIRT report, with 78% of enterprises maintaining PCI-DSS compliance through this build per 2024 audit data. Administrators should verify hardware compatibility and review Fortinet’s End-of-Life schedule before deployment.
Note: Always validate firmware hashes against Fortinet’s official PSIRT advisories before installation.