Migration Tool 4.36.0 Release Notes
Version 4.32.0
February 2023
Important
Settings can be exported from one firewall to another, but not every SonicWall model is compatible with all others. Similarly, some firmware versions are not compatible with subsequent versions as new features get added or as changes are made to existing features. Understand the compatibility described in the following section to avoid possible corruption from importing unsupported settings.
Compatibility and Installation Notes
SonicOS 6.5.1.3 is the minimum version supported for importing settings to a firewall running SonicOS 7. If you try to migrate from an older version of SonicOS, it becomes a two-step process. Update the firewall to SonicOS 6.5.1.3 or higher. Then use the migration tool to create the settings file to import to the SonicOS 7 firewall.
Certain settings such as Global Bandwidth Management, Virtual Assist, Content Filter Client Enforcement, and others cannot be imported into SonicOS 7. A detailed matrix showing the compatible Source and Destination SonicWall firewalls is provided in the KB article, Can Settings be Exported/Imported from One SonicWall to Another? Refer to it for the most current information.
The Migration Tool does not support firewalls running SonicOS with Policy Mode. This includes any of the NSv Series devices that are running Policy Mode and the NSsp 15700.
Using the Migration Tool to upgrade from a SonicOS 5.9.x firewall to a 6.1.x is not supported at this time. Speak to your reseller or SonicWall Partner about SonicWall Professional Services.
The SonicWall Migration Tool allows you to migrate some settings from third-party vendors. In the following table, the X indicates which settings can be migrated for each vendor and which are not supported at this time.
| Feature | Checkpoint | Cisco | Fortinet | Palo Alto | Sophos | Watchguard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Access Rule | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Network Object | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Status Route | Not supported | X | X | X | Not supported | X |
| Service | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| NAT | X | X | Not supported | X | Not supported | X |
| VPN | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
SonicWall does not fully test all features for all third-party devices. To minimize migration issues be sure to test the migrated setting in your test environment before deploying to production.
What's New
This release provides enhancements and fixes for previously reported issues.
- Support for SonicOS 7.0.1-5095 firmware
- Validation checks for source firmware version compatibility (for example, source version >= minimum supported version)
- Validation checks for target devices as defined in the Export/Import Support Matrix
Resolved Issues
| Issue ID | Issue Description |
|---|---|
| DEVT-2934 | The Migration Tool does not have SonicOS 7.0.1-5095 as one of its target versions. |
Known Issues
| Issue ID | Issue Description |
|---|---|
| DEVT-2994 |
User created a configuration file from a Gen6 device to use on a Gen7 device. After configuring the Gen7 device with the file, which included using the Floor Plan feature, intermittent re-boots occurred. Prior to using the Migration Tool delete the Floor Plan setting from the Gen6 firewall. Export the settings file and generate your migration file via the Migration Tool. Import the new configuration file into the Gen7 device. Then configure the Floor Plan option manually. |
| DEVT-2986 | The Migration Tool currently doesn't permit migration from TZ350 to a Gen7 device. This is targeted for a future release. |
| DEVT-2936 | The Migration Tool does not support the migration of Interface Mapping settings at this time. |
| DEVT-2911 | After the migration, syslog traffic is being sent in UTC time. Contact SonicWall Support for assistance to resolve this issue. |
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