Fortinet FortiGate-30B 用户手册

Fortinet periodically updates the FortiGate firmware to include new features and 
address issues. After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can download 
FortiGate firmware updates is available for download at the support web site, 

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You can also use the instructions in this chapter to downgrade, or revert, to a 
previous version. The FortiGate unit includes a number of firmware installation 
options that enables you to test new firmware without disrupting the existing 
installation, and load it from different locations as required.

In addition to firmware images, Fortinet issues patch releases--maintenance 
release builds that resolve important issues. Fortinet strongly recommends 
reviewing the release notes for the patch release, as well as testing and reviewing 
the patch release before upgrading the firmware. Follow the steps below:

• download and review the release notes for the patch release
• download the patch release
• back up the current configuration
• install the patch release using the procedure 

• test the patch release until you are satisfied that it applies to your 

configuration.

Installing a patch release without reviewing release notes or testing the firmware 
may result in changes to settings or unexpected issues.

Only FortiGate admin user and administrators whose access profiles contain 
system read and write privileges can change the FortiGate firmware.

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Firmware images for all FortiGate units is available on the Fortinet Customer 
Support web site. You must register your FortiGate unit to access firmware 
images. Register the FortiGate unit by visiting 

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select Product Registration.