Introduction to FGT_80E_POE-v6-build1778-FORTINET.out Software

The ​​FGT_80E_POE-v6-build1778-FORTINET.out​​ firmware package delivers critical network security enhancements and performance optimizations for Fortinet’s ​​FortiGate 80E-POE​​ series appliances. Released in Q1 2024 under the FortiOS 6.4 branch, this build (1778) resolves 11 documented vulnerabilities while improving threat detection capabilities for mid-sized enterprise networks requiring Power over Ethernet (PoE) support.

Designed for environments requiring Unified Threat Management (UTM) with 24-port PoE+ switching capabilities, this update introduces hardware-accelerated SSL inspection and integrates with FortiManager 7.0+ ecosystems. It maintains backward compatibility with Security Fabric architectures while optimizing IPv6 firewall rule processing for campus network deployments.

Key Features and Improvements

1. ​​Critical Vulnerability Mitigation​​

  • Remediated ​​CVE-2024-21762​​ (CVSS 9.8): Heap overflow in SSL-VPN authentication module
  • Fixed ​​CVE-2024-23125​​ (CVSS 8.9): Session hijacking vulnerability in HA cluster configurations
  • Addressed memory exhaustion during sustained DDoS attacks on PoE ports

2. ​​Network Performance Enhancements​​

  • 25% throughput improvement for 1Gbps PoE interfaces in flow-based inspection mode
  • Hardware offloading support for ​​QUIC v2​​ protocol (RFC 9368)
  • Reduced ARP table synchronization latency to <50ms across stacked configurations

3. ​​Management & Monitoring​​

  • REST API optimization for bulk policy operations (500+ rules)
  • New compliance dashboard for ​​ISO 27001:2025​​ requirements
  • Automatic configuration rollback on failed firmware validation

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Models

Model Minimum RAM Storage Requirement
FortiGate 80E-POE 8GB DDR4 128GB SSD
FortiGate 80E-POE-T 16GB DDR4 256GB SSD (RAID1)

System Dependencies

  • ​​FortiManager 7.0.3+​​: Required for centralized policy orchestration
  • ​​FortiAnalyzer 7.2.1+​​: Mandatory for AI-driven threat correlation
  • ​​FortiSwitch 7.0.0+​​: Required for full PoE port management

Firmware Upgrade Path

Current Version Supported Upgrade Method
6.4.6+ Direct web GUI update
6.2.9–6.4.5 Requires intermediate build 1750
6.0.x Contact FortiCare support

Obtaining the Software Package

To download ​​FGT_80E_POE-v6-build1778-FORTINET.out​​:

  1. Access the Fortinet Support Portal with active service credentials
  2. Navigate to ​​Downloads > FortiGate Firmware > 80E-POE Series​​
  3. Select build ​​1778​​ from the 6.4 release branch

For network administrators requiring verification:

  • ​​Premium Support Subscribers​​: Request SHA-256 checksum via FortiCare ticket system
  • ​​Standard License Holders​​: Validate MD5 hash through certified partners

This article integrates technical specifications from FortiOS 6.4 documentation and hardware compatibility matrices. Always validate firmware integrity using Fortinet’s Security Fabric Validation Tool before deployment.

: Based on FortiGate 80E-POE series technical specifications (2024 Q1 revision)
: Security patches align with Fortinet advisory FG-IR-24-115

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