Description
This article describes that n some rare scenarios, if FortiSwitch upgrade fails via GUI and CLI, upgrade the via boot sequence is possible. This article describes how to upgrade a FortiSwitch via the boot sequence.
Scope
FortiSwitch.
Solution
- Plug in the console cable to the FortiSwitch and access it using a baud rate of 115200.
- Download the latest/required image for the FortiSwitch in local PC, the image name will be like :FSW_124E_POE-v6-build0176-FORTINET.out.
- Set up a TFTP server in the local PC with server/PC IP as 192.168.1.1. Connect this PC to Ethernet port of the FortiSwitch.
- Interrupt the boot sequence of the FortiSwitch and configure the required TFTP parameters.
Upgrade via boot sequence:
AIFL-ACCESS-SW2 # execute reboot This operation will reboot the system ! Do you want to continue? (y/n)y
System is rebooting...
FortiSwitch-124E-POE (11:27-11.14.2017) BIOS version : 04000006 Serial number: S124EP5918007585
Please wait for OS to boot, or press any key to display configuration menu... 1
[G]: Get firmware image from TFTP server.
[F]: Format boot device.
[I]: Configuration and Information.
[U]: Upgrade BIOS image.
[R]: Reboot FortiSwitch.
[Q]: Quit menu and continue to boot.
[H]: Display this list of options.
Enter G,F,I,U,R,Q,or H: G
Enter network port [port1]:
Enter TFTP server address [192.168.1.1]: 192.168.1.1
Enter local address [192.168.1.99]: 192.168.1.99
Enter local netmask [255.255.255.0]:
Enter default gateway [192.168.1.1]:
Enter firmware image file name [image.out]: FSW_124E_POE-v6-build0176-FORTINET.out
Save as Default/Run without saving:[D/R]? D
Loading [ 19529261, 19529261 ] Success
Saving to default partition ... 100%
Booting default partition : FortiSwitch-124E-POE v6.2.1,build0176,190620
Booting FortiSwitch.
System is started.
SW# get system status
Version: FortiSwitch-124E-POE v6.2.1,build0176,190620 (GA)
Related articles:
Technical Tip: Upgrading FortiSwitch Firmware
Technical Tip: Upgrade managed FortiSwitch through CAPWAP tunnel
