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.
