• Network Security Manager 2.4.0 On-Premises System
• About Network Security Manager
  • About NSM
  • About the System Option
  • Conventions
    • Guide Conventions
    • UI Conventions
  • Related Documents
• Dashboard
  • System Information
  • CPU Usage
  • Memory Usage
  • Network Interfaces
  • Disk Usage
  • Active Users
• Settings
  • Licenses
  • Administration
  • Time
    • Setting Time
    • Adding an NTP Server
    • Deleting an NTP Server
  • Certificates
  • Common Access Card (CAC) Authentication
  • Diagnostics
    • Diagnostics Tests
    • Tech Support Report
  • Firmware and Settings
  • Backups/Restore Feature
    • Configure a Scheduled NSM File System Backup
    • Configure a Scheduled NSM File System Backup via SCP
    • View NSM File System Backups
    • Create a NSM File System Backup
    • Create SCP of a NSM File System Backup
    • Import a NSM File System Backup
    • Export a NSM File System Backup
    • Delete a NSM File System Backup
    • Restore NSM to a File System Backup
    • Backup/Restore NSM using Safemode
  • Zero Touch
  • Shutdown/Reboot
  • Closed Network
• Network
  • Settings
  • Interface
  • Routes
• System Monitor
  • Settings
  • Live Monitor
  • Process/Service Monitor
  • System Report
• High Availability
  • Status
  • Settings
  • Advanced Settings
  • Virtual IP
  • HA Modes and Terminologies
  • Backup/Restore in High Availability Setup
    • Configure a Scheduled Backup in High Availability Setup
    • Restore Feature in High Availability Setup
• NSM Management Console
  • Upgrade Instructions using Upgrade Package
  • Upgrade Instructions without Upgrade Package

Upgrade Instructions using Upgrade Package

This section describes the steps to upgrade NSM to NSM 2.4.0 and above using upgrade package(SWI File).

The directions are listed below

1. Login to MySonicWall account and navigate to Resources & Support | Download Center.

   

2. On the main page, search for NSM and select the file to download.

   

3. Save the file to your local system.

4. Login to existing NSM On-Prem Appliance.

5. Click on System at the top of the page.

   

6. Navigate to Settings | Firmware and Settings.

   

7. It is a best practice to first click the Export Settings option to save a backup of the current NSM configuration.

   

8. Click on Upload Firmware.

   

9. Browse to the firmware file downloaded in step 3 above then choose the file and click Accept.

   

10. Click Confirm to continue with the upload of the firmware file.

    

11. Once uploaded, you will see an updated page with the Current Firmware Version and the Uploaded Firmware Version. Under Actions, click the Power Icon on the Uploaded Firmware Version line and this will trigger the firmware upgrade. Click Confirm when the Warning banner pops up.

    

    

12. Once this is done, you have completed the firmware upgrade process. You should now see the new firmware version listed as the current firmware version and your upgrade is complete.