Firewall Firmware Update

[Liza1]

Hello, I have a problem.

Some companies do not have FortiGate licenses. Is it still possible to perform a firmware update? For example, from Firmware v7.4.3 build 2573 (Feature) to Firmware v7.6.1 build 2573 (Feature)

[ozkanaltas]

Hello @Liza1,

After 7.4, if you don't have an active license you can't upgrade your unit. You can just upgrade your unit to a minor version.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/new-features/299518/prevent-fortigates-with-an-ex...

PS, this feature has been updated to 7.4.2. There are some changes. You can review these changes on this link.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/new-features/107956/prevent-firmware-upgrade-depe...

[Liza1]

If I have Firmware v7.4.3 build 2573 (Feature), can I perform a firmware upgrade to Firmware v7.4.6 build 1157 (Mature)?

[ozkanaltas]

Hello @Liza1 ,

I think you can upgrade your software because this is a minor upgrade.

Btw, what is the license expiration date of your firewall?  

[dingjerry_FTNT]

Hi @Liza1 ,

Please note that the build number for FortiOS V7.4.3 GA.is build 2726, not build 1157.

And yes, you can upgrade from 7.4.3 to 7.4.6.