Because the filename specifies kvm , the image is built expecting VirtIO paravirtualized drivers. Unlike emulated hardware (e.g., an emulated Intel E1000 network card), VirtIO allows the guest OS (FortiOS) and the host hypervisor to communicate directly, significantly reducing CPU overhead and increasing network throughput. Attempting to run this specific image on a hypervisor lacking VirtIO support would result in severe performance degradation or boot failure.
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The qcow2 extension is the most technically significant part of the file format for the end-user. When deploying Fgt-vm64-kvm-v6-build1010 , understanding the underlying storage mechanics is vital for performance. Because the filename specifies kvm , the image
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