How to check the FortiGate upgrade path on FortiManager

How to check the FortiGate upgrade path on FortiManager

Description

This article explains how users can check the FortiGate upgrade path using FortiManager.

Scope

FortiManager.

Solution

Option 1: In FortiManager, go to Device Manager and select the FortiGate. Click the pencil icon next to the firmware version, choose the required firmware version, select Upgrade, and review the upgrade path preview.

Option 2: Check using the FortiManager CLI:

FMG # diag fwmanager test-upgrade-path <platform> <from-version> <to-version>
FMG # diag fwmanager test-upgrade-path FortiGate-VM64-KVM 6.4.4 7.2.8


Example output shows the upgrade path:

platform FortiGate-VM64-KVM, upgrade path from 6.4.4 to 7.2.8:
[6.4.6-b1879]->[6.4.8-b1914]->[6.4.10-b2000]->[7.0.10-b450]->[7.2.5-b1517]->[7.2.7-b1577]->[7.2.8-b1639]

Option 3: Use a Firmware Template in FortiManager under Device Manager → Firmware Templates. Select Create New and choose the desired firmware version to upgrade the device.

After the firmware template is created in FortiManager, right-click the template, select “Assign to Device/Group”, and assign the required FortiGate device or group.

Once the FortiGate has been assigned to the firmware template, 'right-click' on the template, select 'Upgrade Preview' and check the Upgrade Path.

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