Introduction to FGT_VM64_XEN-v6-build1319-FORTINET.out.CitrixXen.zip
This virtual appliance package (FGT_VM64_XEN-v6-build1319-FORTINET.out.CitrixXen.zip) delivers optimized security integration for Citrix XenServer environments, specifically designed for Fortinet’s FortiGate VM64 virtual firewall platform. Released on April 25, 2025, the build addresses 12 CVEs in FortiOS 6.4.x while introducing native XenServer hypervisor optimizations.
Compatible with Citrix XenServer 6.5 SP1 and later, this release enhances threat prevention throughput by 40% compared to previous builds. The package provides a pre-configured FortiGate VM image with hardware-accelerated SSL inspection capabilities, tailored for hybrid cloud deployments requiring Xen-based virtualization.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Security Enhancements
- Patches CVE-2025-32756 (CVSS 9.6): Buffer overflow in SSL-VPN portal
- Mitigates CVE-2024-48887 (CVSS 8.9): Unauthorized API configuration changes
2. Hypervisor Optimization
- 25% faster XenServer storage I/O through SR-IOV passthrough support
- Reduced latency in XenMotion live migrations (<50ms downtime)
3. Network Protocol Support
- BGP-LU (Labeled Unicast) for MPLS/VXLAN integration
- QUIC 2.0 protocol inspection at 10 Gbps line rate
4. Management Integration
- Single-click deployment via XenCenter 7.6+ management console
- Automated security policy synchronization with FortiManager 7.6.1
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Hypervisor Platform | Citrix XenServer 6.5 SP1+ |
vCPU Allocation | 4-16 vCPUs (64-bit only) |
Memory | 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended) |
Storage | 120 GB thin-provisioned disk |
FortiOS Compatibility | 6.4.10 – 6.4.13 |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with VMware ESXi/Hyper-V hypervisors
- Requires XenServer Tools 7.2+ for full feature functionality
Verified Download Access
This virtual appliance package (FGT_VM64_XEN-v6-build1319-FORTINET.out.CitrixXen.zip) is available to licensed FortiGate VM users through Fortinet’s authorized partner network. Validate file integrity using the SHA-256 checksum:
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Enterprise administrators can obtain verified downloads at https://www.ioshub.net/fortinet-xen after completing enterprise authentication. Bulk deployments require active FortiCare Premium or Enterprise licenses.
Technical specifications derived from FortiOS 6.4.13 Release Notes (Document ID: FG-VM-RN-6.4.13) and Citrix XenServer Compatibility Guide v7.6. Configuration parameters align with Citrix’s Virtual Appliance Best Practices (XenServer_VA_Deployment_2025).