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Supported upgrade paths

Supported upgrade paths

This section discusses the general paths to upgrade FortiADC from previous releases.

Note:

If you are upgrading to a version that is in a higher version level, you will need to upgrade to the nearest branch of the major level incrementally until you reach the desired version. For example, to upgrade from 5.3.5 to 6.1.5, you will follow the upgrade path below:

5.3.5 → 5.4.x → 6.0.x → 6.1.5

(wherein "x" refers to the latest version of the branch)

6.1.x to 6.2.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

6.0.x to 6.1.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.4.x to 6.0.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.3.x to 5.4.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.2.x to 5.3.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.1.x to 5.2.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.0.4 to 5.1.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

Note: allow-ssl-version

There is an old SSL version in the allow-ssl-version config that is not recommend; but the client may have configured it before. This is removed when you upgrade from 5.0.x to 5.1.x/5.2.x. The client may need to add it back manually for compatibility.

5.0.0 to 5.0.4

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console

4.8.x to 5.0.0

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

GUI

Due to GUI changes and enhancements, we strongly recommend refreshing (Ctrl +F5) your web browser when access the FortiADC web GUI after the upgrade.

Authentication

This upgrade addresses the compatibility with other devices. Therefore, you must download the new FortiADC SAML SP and upload it to the SAML IDP peer. You do not need to modify the FortiADC SP file anymore.

System

It will take more time to upgrade to 5.0.0 because FortiADC has to create quarantine partition for the AV feature.

GEO IP

You will lose your existing GEO IP protection region configurations when upgrading from 4.7.x to 5.0.0.

4.8.4 to 4.8.4

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

4.8.2 to 4.8.3

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

4.8.1 to 4.8.2

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

4.8.0 to 4.8.1

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

GUI
  • Due to GUI changes, be sure to refresh your web browser when the upgrade is completed (Ctrl + F5).
  • FortiADC 60F supports Google Chrome only.
HA
  • To synchronize system image upgrade in HA mode, make sure that all the devices in the HA cluster use exactly the same version of the image.
  • Use the management interface in HA mode instead of a dedicated interface.
Platform
  • Upgrade your VM01 to 4 GB of memory in virtual platform.
4.7.x to 4.8.0

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

  • GUI—Due to GUI changes, be sure to refresh (CTRL+F5) your web browser when access FortiADC upon upgrade.
  • HA—(For physical devices) Upon upgrade, wait for a few minutes for the HA state to stabilize and the configuration to sync.
  • Service—When upgrading to 4.8.x from 4.7.x or lower, FortiADC will add 28 predefined services. If you have old services with the same names as those of the predefined services, FortiADC will rename those "old" services to "oldname_upgrade".
  • Global Load Balance—If there was a virtual server pool that was not referenced by any GLB Host in the 4.7.x configuration, the Default Feedback IP configuration in this virtual server pool will be lost upon upgrade. To keep this Default Feedback IP, you MUST reference this virtual server pool in the GLB Host before upgrading the system.
4.6.x to 4.7.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

  • GUI—Due to GUI changes, refresh (CTRL+F5) your web browser when access FortiADC upon upgrade.
  • HA—(For physical devices) Upon upgrade, wait for a few minutes for the HA state to stabilize and the configuration to sync.
  • Service—When upgrading to 4.7.x from 4.6.x or lower, FortiADC will add 28 predefined services. If you have old services with the same names as those of the predefined services, FortiADC will rename those "old" services to "oldname_upgrade".
  • Global Load Balance—If there was a virtual server pool that was not referenced by any GLB Host in 4.7.x configuration, the Default Feedback IP configuration in this virtual server pool will be lost upon upgrade. To keep this Default Feedback IP, you MUST reference this virtual server pool in the GLB Host before upgrading the system.
4.6.1 to 4.6.2

Direct upgrade via the web UI or CLI.

4.5.x to 4.6.x

Direct upgrade to FortiADC 4.6.0 from any version prior to 4.5.x is NOT supported via the GUI. The best way to upgrade is via the CLI using the restore image command. If you prefer to upgrade via the GUI, you MUST first upgrade the image to 4.5.x and then to 4.6.x.

  • GUI — Due to GUI changes in 4.6.x, be sure to refresh your browser when accessing the new FortiADC web GUI.
  • Global Load Balance — If your existing configuration contains the ISP feature, reconfigure it. This is because the ISP option has been moved.
  • HA —Update the firmware if HA Sync is enabled. The process normally takes about 10 minutes to complete.
4.4.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

4.3.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

4.2.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

4.1.x to 4.5.x

You can upgrade from FortiADC 4.1.x using the CLI. Direct upgrade from 4.1.x to 4.5.x is not supported from the web UI. See the FortiADC Handbook for instructions on upgrading with the CLI.

4.0.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade from 4.0.x and earlier is not supported. You must first upgrade to FortiADC 4.1.x, and the system must be in an operable state.

Supported upgrade paths

This section discusses the general paths to upgrade FortiADC from previous releases.

Note:

If you are upgrading to a version that is in a higher version level, you will need to upgrade to the nearest branch of the major level incrementally until you reach the desired version. For example, to upgrade from 5.3.5 to 6.1.5, you will follow the upgrade path below:

5.3.5 → 5.4.x → 6.0.x → 6.1.5

(wherein "x" refers to the latest version of the branch)

6.1.x to 6.2.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

6.0.x to 6.1.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.4.x to 6.0.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.3.x to 5.4.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.2.x to 5.3.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.1.x to 5.2.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

5.0.4 to 5.1.x

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

Note: allow-ssl-version

There is an old SSL version in the allow-ssl-version config that is not recommend; but the client may have configured it before. This is removed when you upgrade from 5.0.x to 5.1.x/5.2.x. The client may need to add it back manually for compatibility.

5.0.0 to 5.0.4

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console

4.8.x to 5.0.0

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

GUI

Due to GUI changes and enhancements, we strongly recommend refreshing (Ctrl +F5) your web browser when access the FortiADC web GUI after the upgrade.

Authentication

This upgrade addresses the compatibility with other devices. Therefore, you must download the new FortiADC SAML SP and upload it to the SAML IDP peer. You do not need to modify the FortiADC SP file anymore.

System

It will take more time to upgrade to 5.0.0 because FortiADC has to create quarantine partition for the AV feature.

GEO IP

You will lose your existing GEO IP protection region configurations when upgrading from 4.7.x to 5.0.0.

4.8.4 to 4.8.4

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

4.8.2 to 4.8.3

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

4.8.1 to 4.8.2

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

4.8.0 to 4.8.1

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

GUI
  • Due to GUI changes, be sure to refresh your web browser when the upgrade is completed (Ctrl + F5).
  • FortiADC 60F supports Google Chrome only.
HA
  • To synchronize system image upgrade in HA mode, make sure that all the devices in the HA cluster use exactly the same version of the image.
  • Use the management interface in HA mode instead of a dedicated interface.
Platform
  • Upgrade your VM01 to 4 GB of memory in virtual platform.
4.7.x to 4.8.0

Direct upgrade via the web GUI or the Console.

  • GUI—Due to GUI changes, be sure to refresh (CTRL+F5) your web browser when access FortiADC upon upgrade.
  • HA—(For physical devices) Upon upgrade, wait for a few minutes for the HA state to stabilize and the configuration to sync.
  • Service—When upgrading to 4.8.x from 4.7.x or lower, FortiADC will add 28 predefined services. If you have old services with the same names as those of the predefined services, FortiADC will rename those "old" services to "oldname_upgrade".
  • Global Load Balance—If there was a virtual server pool that was not referenced by any GLB Host in the 4.7.x configuration, the Default Feedback IP configuration in this virtual server pool will be lost upon upgrade. To keep this Default Feedback IP, you MUST reference this virtual server pool in the GLB Host before upgrading the system.
4.6.x to 4.7.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

  • GUI—Due to GUI changes, refresh (CTRL+F5) your web browser when access FortiADC upon upgrade.
  • HA—(For physical devices) Upon upgrade, wait for a few minutes for the HA state to stabilize and the configuration to sync.
  • Service—When upgrading to 4.7.x from 4.6.x or lower, FortiADC will add 28 predefined services. If you have old services with the same names as those of the predefined services, FortiADC will rename those "old" services to "oldname_upgrade".
  • Global Load Balance—If there was a virtual server pool that was not referenced by any GLB Host in 4.7.x configuration, the Default Feedback IP configuration in this virtual server pool will be lost upon upgrade. To keep this Default Feedback IP, you MUST reference this virtual server pool in the GLB Host before upgrading the system.
4.6.1 to 4.6.2

Direct upgrade via the web UI or CLI.

4.5.x to 4.6.x

Direct upgrade to FortiADC 4.6.0 from any version prior to 4.5.x is NOT supported via the GUI. The best way to upgrade is via the CLI using the restore image command. If you prefer to upgrade via the GUI, you MUST first upgrade the image to 4.5.x and then to 4.6.x.

  • GUI — Due to GUI changes in 4.6.x, be sure to refresh your browser when accessing the new FortiADC web GUI.
  • Global Load Balance — If your existing configuration contains the ISP feature, reconfigure it. This is because the ISP option has been moved.
  • HA —Update the firmware if HA Sync is enabled. The process normally takes about 10 minutes to complete.
4.4.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

4.3.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

4.2.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade via the web UI or the CLI.

4.1.x to 4.5.x

You can upgrade from FortiADC 4.1.x using the CLI. Direct upgrade from 4.1.x to 4.5.x is not supported from the web UI. See the FortiADC Handbook for instructions on upgrading with the CLI.

4.0.x to 4.5.x

Direct upgrade from 4.0.x and earlier is not supported. You must first upgrade to FortiADC 4.1.x, and the system must be in an operable state.