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FortiSwitchOS 7.2.1 supports upgrading from FortiSwitchOS 3.5.0 and later.

For the FS-424E, FS-424E-POE, FS-424E-FPOE, FS-424E-Fiber, and FS-M426-FPOE models, there is a two-step upgrade process if you are upgrading from FortiSwitchOS 6.0.x or 6.2.x to 7.2.x:

  1. Upgrade from FortiSwitchOS 6.0.x or 6.2.x to FortiSwitchOS 6.4.12 or later.

  2. Upgrade from FortiSwitchOS 6.4.12 or later to 7.2.x.

note icon If you do not follow the two-step upgrade process, the FortiSwitch unit will not start after the upgrade, and you will need to use the serial console to conclude the upgrade (BIOS and OS).

For FortiSwitch units managed by FortiGate units, refer to the FortiLink Release Notes for upgrade information.

Upgrade information

FortiSwitchOS 7.2.1 supports upgrading from FortiSwitchOS 3.5.0 and later.

For the FS-424E, FS-424E-POE, FS-424E-FPOE, FS-424E-Fiber, and FS-M426-FPOE models, there is a two-step upgrade process if you are upgrading from FortiSwitchOS 6.0.x or 6.2.x to 7.2.x:

  1. Upgrade from FortiSwitchOS 6.0.x or 6.2.x to FortiSwitchOS 6.4.12 or later.

  2. Upgrade from FortiSwitchOS 6.4.12 or later to 7.2.x.

note icon If you do not follow the two-step upgrade process, the FortiSwitch unit will not start after the upgrade, and you will need to use the serial console to conclude the upgrade (BIOS and OS).

For FortiSwitch units managed by FortiGate units, refer to the FortiLink Release Notes for upgrade information.