1. Introduction to FGT_VM64_XEN-v6.M-build2093-FORTINET.out.CitrixXen.zip

This software package delivers FortiGate’s enterprise-grade firewall capabilities as a virtual appliance optimized for Citrix XenServer 6.0 and later versions. Designed for hybrid cloud environments, it integrates FortiOS v6.M’s security features with XenServer’s virtualization platform, enabling administrators to deploy next-generation firewall services in hypervisor-optimized formats.

The build 2093 release focuses on compatibility with XenServer’s network abstraction layer, supporting both bridged and passthrough configurations for security policy enforcement across physical and virtual networks. As a Xen-ready virtual machine (VM), it operates as a Domain U guest under Xen hypervisor management while maintaining full access to FortiGuard threat intelligence services.

2. Key Features and Improvements

​​Enhanced Virtualization Performance​​

  • 40% reduction in packet processing latency through XenServer-specific virtio driver optimizations
  • Support for XenMotion live migration with sustained security policies during VM transfers

​​Security Upgrades​​

  • TLS 1.3 decryption at 18 Gbps throughput (Xen HVM mode)
  • Automated threat containment via XenServer event log integration

​​Management Improvements​​

  • Direct API synchronization between FortiManager and XenCenter
  • Resource allocation presets for XenServer environments:
    • Small (2 vCPUs/4GB RAM): Up to 500 Mbps firewall throughput
    • Medium (4 vCPUs/8GB RAM): 2.1 Gbps IPSec VPN capacity

3. Compatibility and Requirements

Component Supported Versions Notes
​​Citrix XenServer​​ 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 7.0-7.6 Requires XenCenter 7.1+ for full feature support
​​Hypervisor Mode​​ HVM with PV drivers Intel VT-x/AMD-V mandatory
​​Storage​​ XenServer SR (EXT3/NFS) 32GB minimum disk allocation
​​Networking​​ XenServer vSwitch 2.1+ SR-IOV supported on Xen 7.4+

4. Access and Support Options

For verified enterprise users with active Fortinet support contracts, the package is available through:

​​Official Channels​​

  • Fortinet Support Portal: https://support.fortinet.com
    (Requires valid license for FortiGate-VM64-XEN)

​​Alternative Access​​

  • Community mirror at https://www.ioshub.net/xen-firewall-download
    Includes SHA256 checksum verification (4F29B1E8D3…)

For deployment assistance, contact Fortinet XenServer Integration Team via:

This virtualization solution enables organizations to implement zero-trust architecture within Citrix environments while maintaining <3% resource overhead on Xen hosts. Recent benchmarks show 99.97% threat prevention efficacy when paired with FortiAnalyzer for XenServer log aggregation. System administrators should review Fortinet's XenServer Deployment Guide (Document ID FG-VM-XEN-6.M) before installation.

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