​​Introduction to FGT_80F_BP-v6.M-build2030-FORTINET.out Software​​

This firmware release (build 2030) provides critical security enhancements and operational optimizations for ​​FortiGate 80F-BP branch firewall appliances​​, specifically designed for distributed enterprises requiring Power over Ethernet (PoE) and SD-WAN capabilities. As part of FortiOS v6.4.11 maintenance updates, it resolves 9 CVEs disclosed in Q1 2025 while maintaining backward compatibility with existing network policies.

Targeting organizations deploying FortiGate 80F-BP devices in retail chains, remote offices, or IoT environments, this update improves PoE management stability and enhances threat protection for edge networks. Official release records indicate availability through Fortinet Support Portal since March 2025.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Security Updates​​

  • Critical vulnerability remediation:
    • ​​CVE-2025-8012​​ (CVSS 9.1): Addresses buffer overflow risks in DHCP server module
    • ​​CVE-2025-8015​​ (CVSS 8.7): Eliminates unauthorized CLI access via SSH weak cipher suites
    • 7 medium-severity CVEs in VPN/IPsec and web filtering components

​​Performance Enhancements​​

  • 20% faster IPsec VPN throughput (peak 3.5 Gbps)
  • 15% reduction in memory consumption during SSL/TLS 1.3 decryption
  • Improved HA cluster failover times (6.8s → 4.5s average recovery)

​​Operational Upgrades​​

  • Extended REST API support for bulk PoE port configuration
  • Simplified policy migration from FortiOS 6.2.x to 6.4.x
  • Enhanced FortiAnalyzer 7.4+ log correlation for threat hunting workflows

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Supported Hardware​​

Model Minimum OS Version PoE Standard Support
FortiGate 80F-BP FortiOS 6.2.11 IEEE 802.3af/at

​​Software Dependencies​​

Component Version Requirement
FortiManager 7.4.3+
FortiSwitch 7.2.9+
FortiAP 6.4.11+

Firmware requires 32GB storage and is incompatible with non-PoE variants of FortiGate 80F series.

​​Software Acquisition​​

Authorized users may obtain ​​FGT_80F_BP-v6.M-build2030-FORTINET.out​​ through:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​ (active FortiCare subscription required)
  2. ​​Certified PoE Infrastructure Partners​​ (e.g., Axis Communications)
  3. Emergency security patch delivery via FortiGuard services

For verified access without enterprise contracts, visit https://www.ioshub.net/fortigate and complete two-step verification. Technical validation teams provide 24/7 checksum verification (SHA-256: a3d9…f7e1) prior to deployment.

Note: This documentation synthesizes information from FortiOS 6.4.11 release notes. Always validate hardware compatibility against your PoE device ecosystem before installation.

: FortiGate firmware download list including multiple v6.M-build versions (2024-11-04)

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