: This indicates a specific build or version of the software or firmware.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, acquiring, and deploying the image, specifically the fgtvm64kvmv723fbuild1262fortinetoutkvmqcow2.out.kvm.zip file, which is a common format for deploying FortiGate virtual appliances in KVM environments such as Proxmox VE , OpenStack , or Linux KVM .

FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.2.3.F-build1262-FORTINET-out.kvm.qcow2

: Supports up to 10 or more virtual network interface cards (vNICs) mapped via VirtIO drivers. Key Capabilities of FortiOS 7.2.3 on KVM

Edit /etc/netplan/01-netcfg.yaml (Ubuntu) or use nmcli for other distros.

: Navigate to System > Fabric Management (or System > Firmware) and select Manual Upload .