Created on
02-28-2023
05:08 AM
Edited on
04-15-2025
11:40 PM
By
Jean-Philippe_P
Description | This article describes how to make use of the built-in FortiGate Management Station for Firmware Upgrade/Downgrade directly via CLI Console. |
Scope | FortiGate. |
Solution |
Execute the command:
execute restore image management-station ?
It will bring up a list similar to below:
07002000FIMG0013702004 v7.02 MR2-GA-F P4 b1396 (upgrade)
The above is captured from the machine running on firmware v7.2.3 (v7.02 MR2-GA-F P3 b1262):
v7.02 -> Version 7.2. MR2-GA-F -> F for Feature Build and M for Mature Build. P4 -> Patch 4 (7.2.4). b1396 -> Build number.
For upgrading to version 7.2.4, complete the command with its corresponding value as shown below:
execute restore image management-station 07002000FIMG0013702004
Then, it will show the output:
Getting image 07002000FIMG0013702004 from Management station...
Continue with prompts to complete the Upgrade or Downgrade process accordingly.
Important Notes:
Disclaimer: Fortinet TAC does not provide standby support for firmware upgrades/downgrades. Call the Fortinet Support Hotline only when an issue is encountered during the upgrade/downgrade process. Furthermore, if an issue occurs as a result of a downgrade, be prepared to perform a TFTP format and reinstall operation to restore service: Technical Tip: Formatting and loading FortiGate firmware image using TFTP. |
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