This file is a for KVM environments. To obtain it safely:
# Copy the downloaded image to your storage pool directory cp fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate.qcow2 # Create a secondary 30GB disk for logging qemu-img create -f qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-logs.qcow2 30G # Provision the virtual firewall instance virt-install \ --name=FortiGate-7.2.3 \ --vcpus=2 \ --memory=2048 \ --import \ --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate.qcow2,format=qcow2,bus=virtio \ --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-logs.qcow2,format=qcow2,bus=virtio \ --network bridge=br0,model=virtio \ --network bridge=br1,model=virtio \ --os-variant=generic \ --noautoconsole Use code with caution. Licensing Modes: Evaluation vs. Production
: Download the .zip archive to your local machine. Extracting this archive will reveal the core virtual disk image: fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 . Decoding the Filename: What Do the Terms Mean? This file is a for KVM environments
That said, a KVM FortiGate on a modern Xeon can easily push 2-3 Gbps of firewall + VPN.
Click the link on the far right column to initialize the payload transfer. 2. Upgrades vs. Fresh Installations Production : Download the
For third-party verification, some repositories list the for this specific build to help you verify the file's integrity after downloading:
Once logged in, go to the drop‑down menu and select VM Images . Alternatively, you can directly access https://support.fortinet.com/Download/VMImages.aspx . That said, a KVM FortiGate on a modern
You can create the FortiGate VM using either the command line ( virsh and qemu‑img ) or the graphical tool virt-manager . The steps below focus on virt-manager , which is the most beginner‑friendly method.
config system interface edit "port1" set mode static set ip set allowaccess ping https ssh http next end Use code with caution. Licensing Note
The .qcow2 file is typically around 85–90 MB, but you should allocate at least 30GB for the secondary logging disk (typically empty30G.qcow2 ) . 3. Deployment Tips for Lab Environments
Move the downloaded image to your storage pool directory (typically /var/lib/libvirt/images ):