sudo virt-install \ --name=FortiGate-VM \ --ram=2048 \ --vcpus=2 \ --os-variant=generic \ --disk path=/var/lib/libvirt/images/fortigate-v7.2.3.qcow2,format=qcow2,bus=virtio \ --network bridge=br0,model=virtio \ --network bridge=br1,model=virtio \ --import \ --noautoconsole Use code with caution. ⚙️ Initial Configuration and Licensing
: Navigate through the file path: v7.00 > 7.2 > 7.2.3 .
fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 is the virtual disk image for a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (VM64) specifically designed for KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) environments running FortiOS version 7.2.3 (build 1262) Core File Details : 7.2.3 (Feature release). : KVM (Linux-based virtualization). (QEMU Copy-On-Write), standard for QEMU/KVM. : Approximately (uncompressed). MD5 Checksum e8f3c5879f0d6fe238dc2665a3508694 How to Download
Run the following command in your terminal to verify the hash: : KVM (Linux-based virtualization)
If you have arrived here searching for the exact string , you are likely looking for a specific legacy build (version 7.2.3) for an enterprise or lab deployment.
Upload the file to /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FGT-v7.2.3-build1262/ . Remember to rename the primary image to virtioa.qcow2 and add a blank virtiob.qcow2 for logging . Default Credentials: Username: admin Password: (Leave blank/empty) . 4. Licensing Note
This unlicensed image will operate in a limited evaluation mode with restrictions (e.g., low throughput, limited features). : KVM (Linux-based virtualization). (QEMU Copy-On-Write)
fgt-vm64-kvm-v7.2.3.f-build1262-fortinet.out.kvm.qcow2 Platform: Linux KVM (QEMU) Version: 7.2.3 (FortiOS 7.2 series) Build: 1262 🛠️ How to Download
You will see a list of available FortiOS versions. Two file types are typically listed:
The official file is only available to registered customers from Fortinet's support portal. Here’s how to locate it: standard for QEMU/KVM. : Approximately (uncompressed).
Version 7.2.0 and higher have significantly restricted trial licenses (e.g., limited encryption, no FortiGuard updates) compared to older versions. Verification and Alternatives
: Choose FortiGate from the "Select Product" dropdown. Platform Selection : Choose KVM as the platform.
The only official and secure way to obtain the firmware is through the Fortinet Support Portal. Go to Support > Firmware Download .
You can use the FortiGate Appliance Template to automate the setup. Simply import the template and point it to your downloaded .qcow2 file .
