Upgrade information

You can also upgrade an existing FortiData deployment to 7.6.2. Refer to Product integration and support for a list of supported platforms.

All scan data, including scan configuration and results, will be cleared after upgrade to 7.6.2 due to data compatibility issues.

Downloading the firmware file

1. Go to https://support.fortinet.com.
2. Click Login and log in to the Fortinet Support website.
3. From the Support > Downloads menu, select Firmware Download.
4. In the Select Product dropdown menu, select FortiData.
5. On the Download tab, navigate to the FortiData firmware file for your FortiData VM platform in the Image Folders/Files section. .out files are for upgrade or downgrade. .zip and .gz files are for new deployments.
6. Click HTTPS to download the firmware that meets your needs.

Upgrading the FortiData

To upgrade your FortiData to 7.6.2:

1. In the Dashboard, click Upgrade in the System Information widget.

2. Click Browse.

3. Select the firmware file you just downloaded and click Open.

4. Click Upgrade.

   The system will reboot automatically after the upgrade is complete.

5. Back up all configuration in the System > Backup & Restore > Backup section.

6. Manually enable disk encryption by running the following command: execute force-format-logdisk.

7. Restore the configuration that you backed up earlier in the System > Backup & Restore > Restore section.