Scheduling a firmware upgrade
NOTE: Do not include the same switch or switches in both a zero-touch configuration and a scheduled upgrade.
To specify when the FortiSwitch firmware will be upgraded:
- Go to Configuration > Scheduled Upgrade.
- Select Add.
- Select Tags, Switches, or Models.
- Select
to choose one or more switch tags or choose one or more FortiSwitch units.
NOTE: Only switches of the same model as the selected firmware image are upgraded. - Select the date and time when you want the firmware upgraded.
- Select the firmware version to apply.
The available firmware images and the latest version are listed. Click the help link, Release Notes, to learn about the available versions. - Select Force Downgrade to forcefully downgrade newly deployed FortiSwitches.
- The Backup Switch Config before Upgrade option enables you to backup the FortiSwitch configuration prior to the upgrade.
- Select Ok.
The scheduled upgrade is listed on the Scheduled Upgrade pane and the Scheduled Upgrade Status pane. You can also view the upgrade status on the Diagnostics & Details panel in the FortiSwitch status.
