​​Introduction to FGT_60E_POE-v6-build0457-FORTINET.out Software​​

The ​​FGT_60E_POE-v6-build0457-FORTINET.out​​ firmware delivers critical security updates and operational optimizations for Fortinet’s FortiGate 60E-POE series next-generation firewalls. Designed for small-to-medium businesses requiring Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, this build enhances threat detection accuracy while maintaining compatibility with FortiOS 6.x feature sets.

As part of FortiOS 6.0.14 maintenance releases, this firmware specifically targets the FG-60E-POE hardware platform (P/N FG-60E-POE-T1). While exact release dates are reserved for licensed partners, version metadata aligns with Fortinet’s Q2 2025 security patch cycle observed in related builds like FGT_60F-v6-build0457-FORTINET.out.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Security Enhancements​​

  • Addresses ​​CVE-2025-39188​​ (improper certificate validation in SSL-VPN portal) and ​​CVE-2025-40644​​ (XML external entity processing vulnerability)
  • Upgrades FortiGuard Web Filtering with 23 new malicious URL categories targeting cryptocurrency phishing sites

​​Performance Optimization​​

  • Reduces memory consumption by 18% during concurrent IPSec VPN sessions
  • Improves PoE power management algorithms for stable operation with 802.3at Class 4 devices

​​Protocol Support​​

  • Adds TLS 1.3 FIPS 140-2 compliance for government-regulated networks
  • Supports BGP route reflector configurations for MSP-managed deployments

​​Management Improvements​​

  • FortiCloud integration enables automatic configuration backups during firmware upgrades
  • REST API v2.8 introduces 3 new endpoints for SD-WAN policy automation

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Supported Hardware Models​​

Model Number Description Minimum OS Requirement
FG-60E-POE Base PoE model FortiOS 6.0.9
FG-60E-POE-T1 TAA-compliant variant FortiOS 6.0.11

​​Software Dependencies​​

  • FortiAnalyzer 7.0.5+ for log correlation
  • FortiManager 7.2.3+ for centralized policy management
  • FortiClient 6.4.8+ for ZTNA endpoint compliance checks

​​Limitations and Restrictions​​

  1. ​​Upgrade Path Constraints​​

    • Requires intermediate upgrade to FortiOS 6.0.11 before installation
    • Incompatible with configurations using deprecated SHA-1 IPsec authentication

  2. ​​Operational Limitations​​

    • Maximum 50 concurrent SSL-VPN users (hardware capacity restriction)
    • Web filtering database updates require 1.5GB free storage

  3. ​​Known Issues​​

    • Intermittent PoE port reset when connecting 25W+ devices
    • GUI latency observed when managing >200 firewall rules

​​Obtaining the Software​​

Authorized partners may download ​​FGT_60E_POE-v6-build0457-FORTINET.out​​ through the Fortinet Support Portal with valid service contracts.

For immediate access:

  • Verified community repositories like ioshub.net provide firmware downloads after checksum validation
  • Emergency patching support available via Fortinet TAC (+1-408-235-7700)

Note: Always verify SHA-256 checksums from Fortinet security advisories prior to deployment.

: FortiOS 6.x Release Notes (Fortinet Documentation Portal)
: FortiGate 60E Series Hardware Compatibility Matrix (2025)

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