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This article describes how to download and install firmware from a local TFTP server via the BIOS, under CLI control.
Caution: Installing firmware from a local TFTP server under console control will reset the FortiGate unit to factory default settings.
If possible, consider backing up the configuration before starting the TFTP server firmware upgrade.
Component:
- A null modem, or RJ-45 to DB9 console cable, supplied with the FortiGate unit.
- An Ethernet RJ45 cable
- A terminal client, such as a PC running HyperTerminal (Windows)
- A TFTP server (see below the recommended software)
Recommended TFTP software:
Winagents.
https://www.winagents.com/en/products/tftp-server/
Download the FortiGate firmware and verify MD5 checksum:

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Jan 13, 2018 FortiGate will now ask for the name of your firmware image. Anker sewing machine manual. The firewall will then upload the file and display the following message: Save as Default firmware/Backup firmware/Run image without saving: D/B/R Chose “R”. The FortiGate will continue with the upgrade procedure. Now you have time to test if everything is working properly. Download and install Fortigate firewall image in GNS3. How to setup and deploy 'FortiOS.qcow2' in appliance GNS3. And you can do fortigate firewall training. The BIOS checks the validity of an image when it is uploaded to the device. If the image is not signed by the Fortinet CA, a warning message is shown in the GUI. Unsigned image: Signed image: This feature is implemented on all FortiGate F-series models and E-series models released in 2019 and later.

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1) Download the required firmware from the Download Firmware Images page.

2) Make a note of the name of the downloaded file, for example FGT_100E-v6-build1723-FORTINET.
3) On the support site use the Download -> Firmware Image Checksums link, enter the filename with a .out extension. For example FGT_100E-v6-build1723-FORTINET.out.
4) Select get checksum code and the system will generate MD5 Checksum Code (for example: 9b1e345711a95d9fe05481e9f2b8bdb0) and SHA-512 Checksum Code.

1) Connect the computer to the FortiGate unit using the null modem cable.

2) Restart the FortiGate.

3) When the console displays 'Press any key to display configuration menu..' press the space bar or any other key.

4) When a list of choices with letter of Alphabet comes up. Press F to format the device.

5) The below confirmation message will appear. Type 'yes' and press Enter:
It will erase data in boot device. Continue? [yes/no]:yes
6) After the unit is formatted, a list of choices with letter of Alphabets come up again. Press G to continue to firmware installation.
7) Connect the computer running TFTP server to the FortiGate unit. The port is prompted in the console output as below:
Please connect TFTP server to Ethernet port 'MGMT' / other port
8) Type the IP address of the computer running the TFTP server and press Enter.
The console displays:
Enter TFTP server address [192.168.1.168]:
9) Type the IP address of the FortiGate port that is on the same subnet as the TFTP server and press Enter.
The console displays:
Enter Local Address [192.168.1.188]:
10) Type the firmware image file name and press Enter.
The console displays:
Enter File Name [image.out]:
The console periodically displays a '#' (pound or hash symbol) to show the download progress.
11) When the download completes, the console displays a message similar as below, Press D.
Save as Default firmware/Backup firmware/Run image without saving:[D/B/R]?D
The FortiGate unit installs the new firmware image and restarts. The installation may take a few minutes to complete.

Troubleshooting:
Once entering the firmware image name and pressing enter, the FortiGate unit MAC address appears and the '#' symbols indicate the progress of the install.
If the MAC address does not show up, check the network cable and connector to ensure they are firmly attached to the FortiGate unit.
If MAC address shows up and no '#' signs appear, check which port the network cable is in. Use the table above in step 2 to ensure it is in the right port.
Sample Console Output:
The following is an example of what the output from the console can look like. Depending on the FortiGate unit, this may vary slightly.

FortiGate-40C (12:29-05.08.2013)

Ver:04000009
Serial number: FGT40C123456789
CPU(00): 525MHz
Total RAM: 512MB
Initializing boot device..
Initializing MAC.. nplite#0
Press any key to display configuration menu..
[G]: Get firmware image from TFTP server.
[F]: Format boot device.
[I]: Configuration and information.
[B]: Boot with backup firmware and set as default.
[Q]: Quit menu and continue to boot.
[H]: Display this list of options.
Enter G,F,I,B,Q,or H:
It will erase data in boot device. Continue? [yes/no]:yes
Formatting..... Done.
[G]: Get firmware image from TFTP server.
[F]: Format boot device.
[I]: Configuration and information.
[B]: Boot with backup firmware and set as default.
[Q]: Quit menu and continue to boot.
[H]: Display this list of options.
Enter G,F,I,B,Q,or H:
Please connect TFTP server to Ethernet port '5'.
Enter TFTP server address [192.168.1.168]: 192.168.0.5
Enter local address [192.168.1.188]: 192.168.0.6
Enter firmware image file name [image.out]: FGT_40C-v5-build0701-FORTINET.out
MAC:085B0E14BB3E
###################################
Total 37651242 bytes data downloaded.
Verifying the integrity of the firmware image.
Total 262144kB unzipped.
Save as Default firmware/Backup firmware/Run image without saving:[D/B/R]?D
Programming the boot device now.
.......................................................................................................
Reading boot image 1393286 bytes.
Initializing firewall..
System is starting..
Starting system maintenance..
Scanning /dev/sda2.. (100%)
FGT40C123456789 login:

EVE Image Name	Downloaded Original Filename	Version	vCPUs	vRAM	Console	HDD format	Interfaces
1.	fortinet-FGT-v6-build1010	FGT_VM64_KVM-v6-build1010-FORTINET.out.kvm.zip	6.0.buildX	1	1024	telnet, http	virtioa	x4 virtio
2.	fortinet-FMG-v6-build1183	FMG_VM64_KVM-v6-build1183-FORTINET.out.kvm.zip	6.0.buildX	2	4096	telnet, https	virtioa, virtiob	x1 virtio
3.	fortinet-FAZ-v6-build1183	FAZ_VM64_KVM-v6-build1183-FORTINET.out.kvm.zip	6.0.buildX	4	8192	telnet, https	virtioa	x1 virtio

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Other versions should also be supported following bellow’s procedure. Naming of image folder and image name please follow naming table: 1.1. Using our image table, create correct image folder, this example is for image 1. in the table above. It is Fortinet FGT image. Per our image naming table we have to create image folder starting with fortinet-, lets do it. 1.2. Upload the downloaded image to the EVE /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FGT-v6-build1010/ folder using for example FileZilla or WinSCP. 1.3. From the EVE cli, go to newly created image folder. 1.5. Rename original filename to virtioa.qcow2 and remove original zip file 2. Obtain FortiManager KVM image and prepare for EVE. 2.1. Using our image table, create correct image folder, this example is for image 1. in the table above. It is Fortinet Manager(FMG) image. Per our image naming table we have to create image folder starting with fortinet-, lets do it. 2.2. Upload the downloaded image to the EVE /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FMG-v6-build1183/ folder using for example FileZilla or WinSCP. 2.3. From the EVE cli, go to newly created image folder. 2.5. Rename original filename to virtioa.qcow2 and remove original zip file 3. Obtain FortiAnalyzer KVM image and prepare for EVE. 3.1. Using our image table, create correct image folder, this example is for image 1. in the table above. It is Fortinet Manager(FMG) image. Per our image naming table we have to create image folder starting with fortinet-, lets do it. 3.2. Upload the downloaded image to the EVE /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FAZ-v6-build1183/ folder using for example FileZilla or WinSCP. 3.3. From the EVE cli, go to newly created image folder. 3.5. Rename original filename to virtioa.qcow2 and remove original zip file 3.6. Create second HDD 100Gb drive virtiob.qcow2

Instructions

Other versions should also be supported following bellow’s procedure.

Naming of image folder and image name please follow naming table:

1.1. Using our image table, create correct image folder, this example is for image 1. in the table above. It is Fortinet FGT image. Per our image naming table we have to create image folder starting with fortinet-, lets do it.

1.2. Upload the downloaded image to the EVE /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FGT-v6-build1010/ folder using for example FileZilla or WinSCP.

1.3. From the EVE cli, go to newly created image folder.

1.5. Rename original filename to virtioa.qcow2 and remove original zip file

2. Obtain FortiManager KVM image and prepare for EVE.

2.1. Using our image table, create correct image folder, this example is for image 1. in the table above. It is Fortinet Manager(FMG) image. Per our image naming table we have to create image folder starting with fortinet-, lets do it.

2.2. Upload the downloaded image to the EVE /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FMG-v6-build1183/ folder using for example FileZilla or WinSCP.

2.3. From the EVE cli, go to newly created image folder.

2.5. Rename original filename to virtioa.qcow2 and remove original zip file

3. Obtain FortiAnalyzer KVM image and prepare for EVE.

3.1. Using our image table, create correct image folder, this example is for image 1. in the table above. It is Fortinet Manager(FMG) image. Per our image naming table we have to create image folder starting with fortinet-, lets do it.

3.2. Upload the downloaded image to the EVE /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/fortinet-FAZ-v6-build1183/ folder using for example FileZilla or WinSCP.

3.3. From the EVE cli, go to newly created image folder.

3.5. Rename original filename to virtioa.qcow2 and remove original zip file

3.6. Create second HDD 100Gb drive virtiob.qcow2

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