Do not jump directly to 7.4 if you are on 6.4 or 7.0. Use the Fortinet Documentation to find the correct path (e.g., 6.4.x →right arrow →right arrow →right arrow

: Both have passed their End of Support dates. Running these versions exposes the appliance to known, unpatched exploits.

If you are experiencing after an upgrade, I can provide a guide on optimizing FortiOS 7.4 for the 60E's limited hardware.

on December 29, 2026, after which it will no longer receive firmware updates. Fortinet Document Library Review of Performance & Stability Fortinet FortiGate 60E - AVFirewalls.com

December 29, 2026 .

When pulling firmware via the Fortinet Customer Service & Support Portal, administrators must choose between two branches. The FortiOS 7.2 Train (Highly Recommended) FortiOS 7.2.12 or newer. Maturity Level: Mature .

As a highly popular enterprise firewall, the FortiGate 60E has had an exceptionally long run. However, administrators must keep the remaining hardware lifecycle dates in mind: December 29, 2021