Description
This article describes how to check the upgrade path of the FortiGate.
Solution
In this scenario, FortiGate 100D is on v6.0.5 build 0268 and it is required to check the upgrade path for 6.2.1
Go to support.fortinet.com then log in to the account.
Go to Download -> Firmware Images.
Choose FortiGate under 'Select Product'.
Then select the 'Upgrade Path' button.
Then select the 'Upgrade Path' button.
Under Current Product, choose the relevant FortiGate Model (In this scenario: FGT 100D).
Then choose the current Firmware version under 'Current FortiOS Version'.
Choose which Firmware is required to be able to see the upgrade path.
Then select the 'Go' button.
Following this, the upgrade path will show up for the Firmware version to be upgraded.
Alternatively, it is possible to check the recommended upgrade path from below URL:
The upgrade path interface will provide the information/URL link to the below information:
- Resolved issues.
- Known issues.
- Upgrade information.
- New features and enhancements.
- Special notices.
To verify the current Firmware of the FortiGate, run these commands:
get sys statusVersion: FortiGate-100D v6.0.5,build0268,190507 (GA)
Virus-DB: 71.00978(2019-09-30 00:20)
Extended DB: 71.00038(2019-08-21 13:19)
IPS-DB: 14.00696(2019-09-27 00:03)
IPS-ETDB: 0.00000(2001-01-01 00:00)
APP-DB: 14.00696(2019-09-27 00:03)
INDUSTRIAL-DB: 6.00741(2015-12-01 02:30)
Serial-Number: FG100D3G16838454
IPS Malicious URL Database: 2.00425(2019-09-29 12:23)
Botnet DB: 4.00605(2019-09-18 12:16)
BIOS version: 05000006
System Part-Number: P11510-07
Log hard disk: Available
Hostname: FG100D3G16838454
Operation Mode: NAT
Current virtual domain: root
Max number of virtual domains: 10
Virtual domains status: 1 in NAT mode, 0 in TP mode
Virtual domain configuration: disable
FIPS-CC mode: disable
Current HA mode: standalone
Branch point: 0268
Release Version Information: GA
FortiOS x86-64: Yes
System time: Tue Oct 1 06:08:45 2019
Virus-DB: 71.00978(2019-09-30 00:20)
Extended DB: 71.00038(2019-08-21 13:19)
IPS-DB: 14.00696(2019-09-27 00:03)
IPS-ETDB: 0.00000(2001-01-01 00:00)
APP-DB: 14.00696(2019-09-27 00:03)
INDUSTRIAL-DB: 6.00741(2015-12-01 02:30)
Serial-Number: FG100D3G16838454
IPS Malicious URL Database: 2.00425(2019-09-29 12:23)
Botnet DB: 4.00605(2019-09-18 12:16)
BIOS version: 05000006
System Part-Number: P11510-07
Log hard disk: Available
Hostname: FG100D3G16838454
Operation Mode: NAT
Current virtual domain: root
Max number of virtual domains: 10
Virtual domains status: 1 in NAT mode, 0 in TP mode
Virtual domain configuration: disable
FIPS-CC mode: disable
Current HA mode: standalone
Branch point: 0268
Release Version Information: GA
FortiOS x86-64: Yes
System time: Tue Oct 1 06:08:45 2019
diag sys flash list
Partition Image TotalSize(KB) Used(KB) Use% Active
1 FG100D-6.00-FW-build0268-190507 253871 72195 28% Yes
2 FG100D-6.00-FW-build0200-181009 253871 69820 28% No
3 ETDB-71.00038 14866900 61412 0% No
Image build at May 7 2019 18:45:46 for b0268
2 FG100D-6.00-FW-build0200-181009 253871 69820 28% No
3 ETDB-71.00038 14866900 61412 0% No
Image build at May 7 2019 18:45:46 for b0268
Additional note:
Use the compatibility tool to check the compatibility of FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager firmware in cases where it is deployed with FortiGates.
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