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:

1. Go to Configuration > Scheduled Upgrade.
2. Select Add Scheduled Upgrade.
   
   
3. Select Tags, Switches, or Models.
4. 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.
5. Select the date and time when you want the firmware upgraded.
6. 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.
7. Select Force Downgrade to forcefully downgrade newly deployed FortiSwitches.
8. The Backup Switch Config before Upgrade option enables you to backup the FortiSwitch configuration prior to the upgrade.
9. 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.