Summary
Administrator feedback on FortiGate 7.0.9 is mixed, reflecting its nature as a security-focused maintenance release. Some users experienced stability and performance improvements, noting it as a reliable "stepping stone" version. The platform's core hardware and ASIC design are generally praised for long-term stability without needing frequent reboots. However, community discussions highlight that while 7.0.9 addressed many outstanding issues, it also carried its own set of post-upgrade bugs, such as VoIP handling failures and ARP issues with FortiLink. A recurring theme in feedback is the challenge of identifying the most stable firmware version for a given deployment. fortigate 7.0.9
: Implemented architectural changes inside the kernel to prevent packet out-of-order sequencing, a common issue when pushing high-throughput voice and video streams through multi-threaded NP chips. Summary Administrator feedback on FortiGate 7