FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
gmarcuccetti
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Article Id 200582
Description

This article describes how to handle the error 'Image upgrade failed' that occurs while upgrading the FortiGate from GUI.

 

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Scope

FortiGate.

Solution

Try one of the subsequent options:

  1. Clear the browser cache and cookies.
  2. Try another browser.
  3. Use incognito mode.
  4. Verify if FortiGuard is connected so the firmware can be downloaded.

 

If it fails, either fix the FortiGuard connectivity or try to download the image from support.fortinet.com:

Support -> Firmware download -> Download.

 

Then upload the Firmware image to FortiGate by following this KB article: Technical Tip: How to manually download Firmware of FortiGate and how to upload it on FortiGate

 

  1. An error may also occur when upgrading to an interim or special build. In such cases, the BIOS security level must be adjusted.

 

Related document:

Change the BIOS security level

 

To check the current security level, use the following command:

 

get system status

 

For example:

 

get system status 

Version: FortiGate-VM64-KVM v7.2.7,build1577,240131 (GA.M)
Security Level: 1
Firmware Signature: certified
Virus-DB: 1.00000(2018-04-09 18:07)

 

Refer to the following articles for instructions on changing the security level:

Unable to boot the firewall or load firmw... - Fortinet Community

BIOS-level signature and file integrity checking - FortiGate administration guide