Fortinet 124E Firmware Upgrade

[ngandhi86]

Hello,

Is there way to upgrade or downgrade a firmware on 124E Model network switch without having the switch configured on the network/internet? Like via serial or usb cables, TeraTerm or PuTTY etc…? If yes, please share a procedure or steps ASAP?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[dbu]

Hello @ngandhi86 ,

Have a look here:

Technical Tip: Upgrade a FortiSwitch via the boot ... - Fortinet Community

[ngandhi86]

Step 1. Connect using "what application" console cable???

[dbu]

Yes through its RJ-45 Serial Console Port .
There is no other way how to do it without network connection. 

[ngandhi86]

Downloaded  the TFTPpd64 server..set it up however still not getting a connection/transfer between the switch and the workstation. 

Workstation network info:

IP 192.168.1.1

SB 255.255.255.0

DG 192.168.1.99

Stored the firmware file under ProgramFiles/tftpd64 directory.

Seeing following:

Loading [0,0] wait....

Retry count exceeded, starting again

Port: 69

Please advice. 

[ngandhi86]

Using Console thru PuTTy

BR 115200

[ngandhi86]

Workstation connected to port 16 on the switch

[dbu]

Is the TFTP server reachable from the switch ? 

[ngandhi86]

yes. can ping it

[dbu]

From the output you provide it looks there is nothing to load on the remote server. : 

Seeing following:

Loading [0,0] wait....

Retry count exceeded, starting again\

Have you installed a TFTP server on the client PC ?