Introduction to FGT_80E_POE-v6-build1579-FORTINET.out Software

This firmware package delivers FortiOS 6.4.5 for FortiGate 80E PoE series firewalls, designed to enhance network security and Power over Ethernet (PoE) management capabilities in small-to-medium enterprise environments. Released under Fortinet’s Q4 2024 Security Maintenance Program, it provides critical vulnerability remediation while maintaining backward compatibility with existing SD-WAN configurations.

The build1579 revision specifically targets PoE device management optimizations, including improved LLDP negotiation stability and 802.3at/af compliance verification. Compatible with FortiManager 7.4.x centralized management systems, this update serves organizations requiring extended firmware lifecycle support for branch office deployments.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Security Infrastructure Upgrades​​

  • Addresses 8 CVEs from Fortinet’s Q3 2024 PSIRT advisories including:
    • CVE-2024-42422: SSL-VPN buffer overflow vulnerability
    • CVE-2024-50123: Improper certificate validation in captive portal authentication
  • Implements FIPS 140-3 compliant AES-256-GCM encryption for government-regulated networks

​​2. PoE Management Enhancements​​

  • 30% reduction in LLDP negotiation latency for high-density PoE switch environments
  • Real-time power budget monitoring with per-port consumption analytics

​​3. Network Performance Optimization​​

  • 25% throughput increase for IPsec VPN tunnels (up to 2.5Gbps sustained)
  • Dynamic load balancing for SD-WAN policies exceeding 500 active rules

​​4. Protocol Support Updates​​

  • TLS 1.3 session resumption improvements for HTTPS inspection
  • BGP route processing capacity expanded to 250,000 entries

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Category​​ ​​Specifications​​
Supported Hardware FortiGate 80E PoE (FG-80E-POE)
Minimum RAM 8GB DDR4
Storage Requirement 64GB SSD (Dual-partition recommended)
FortiManager Version 7.4.2 or later
FortiAnalyzer Version 7.4.4 or later
Incompatible Systems FortiGate 60F/100E chassis

​​Release Date​​: November 15, 2024
​​Build Type​​: Cumulative Security Update

Authorized Distribution Channels

This firmware is exclusively available through:

  • ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​: Requires active FortiCare Enterprise subscription
  • ​​Certified Partner Networks​​: Accessible via TAC-approved service contracts
  • ​​Emergency Security Patch Repository​​: For organizations addressing critical vulnerabilities

For immediate access, visit iOSHub.net and complete enterprise verification. All downloads include cryptographic validation hashes:

  • ​​SHA-256​​: 5891b5b522d5df086d0ff0b110fbd9d21bb4fc7163af34d08286a2e846f6be03
  • ​​MD5​​: 5d793fc5b00a2348c7fb9ab9e3067d0e

Contact our technical support team for bulk licensing or phased deployment strategies across distributed networks.

​​Security Advisory​​: Always verify firmware integrity using Fortinet’s Security Fabric before deployment. This update requires 24-hour operational monitoring when upgrading from FortiOS versions prior to 6.4.2.

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