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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'.


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Select 'FortiADC' from the product selection dropdown list.


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Select 'Download' to get the available firmware list.


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Select the respective firmware version required, and select 'HTTPS' to start download.


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Save the required firmware image to the local storage.

 

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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.


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Select Upgrade Firmware to start the upgrade procedure.


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  • 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.

 

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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...
############################################################################
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