Technical Tip: How to manually download and upgrade FortiADC firmware image on FortiADC
Description
This article explains how to manually download and upgrade FortiADC firmware image for a FortiADC unit
Scope
FortiADC
Solution
Log in to the Customer Service & Support web portal, and select the 'Download' option, followed by 'Firmware Images'.
Select 'FortiADC' from the product selection dropdown list.
Select 'Download' to get the available firmware list.
Select the respective firmware version required, and select 'HTTPS' to start download.
Save the required firmware image to the local storage.
Manual upgrade firmware image via web UI:
Log in to FortiADC via web UI
Browse to the path below. Go to System -> Settings -> Maintenance -> Firmware.
Select Upgrade Firmware to start the upgrade procedure.
- Select the Upgrade Firmware button.
- Select the Browse... button to bring up the file window.
- Select the firmware image file.
- Select Open to select the respective firmware image file.
- Select the Upload button to start the upgrade procedure.
Verify FortiADC firmware version. Go to System -> Settings -> Maintenance -> Firmware.
Manual upgrade firmware image via CLI:
Log in to FortiADC via SSH.
Upload the respective firmware image file to a TFTP server.
Command:
exec restore image tftp <string> <ip>
Example:
exec restore image tftp /FAD_100F-V500-build0446-FORTINET.out 10.127.1.38
This operation will replace the current firmware version!
Do you want to continue? (y/n)y
Connect to tftp server 10.127.1.38 ...
Please wait...
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Get image from tftp server OK.
Check image trailer OK.
Check image OK.
Note:
The system will reboot. Verify FortiADC firmware version:
get sys status
Version: FortiADC-100F v5.2.3,build0446,190429