• SonicOS NSv 7
• Introducing the NSv Series
  • Feature Support Information
  • Product Matrix and Requirements
  • Backup and Recovery Information
  • Exporting and Importing Firewall Configurations
  • Github Repository
  • Upgrading from SonicOS 6.5
  • Upgrading to a Higher Capacity NSv Model
  • Creating a MySonicWall Account
• Installing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Supported NSv Models
  • Resizing NSv Virtual Machine
  • Task List for NSv Instance Setup
  • Deploying AWS from Console
  • Deploying AWS from Cloud Template
  • Accessing the SonicWall NSv Web Interface
  • Forwarding Traffic to your NSv
  • Configuring Internet/Public Access Through the NSv
  • SonicWall Nsv Firewall on AWS GovCloud
    • Deploying AWS Government Cloud from Console
    • Configuring Security Profile
    • Applying Security Services on Policies in NSv for Outbound Traffic
    • Deploying Windows 10 from Console
    • Creating a Security Policy and NAT Policy for Inbound RDP to the VM
  • Troubleshooting Installation Configuration
    • Insufficient Memory Assignment
    • PAYG Installation Errors
• Licensing and Registering Your NSv
  • Registering the NSv Virtual Machine as BYOL from SonicOS
  • Registering the NSv Virtual Machine as PAYG
• SonicOS Management
  • Managing SonicOS on the NSv Series
  • Using System Diagnostics
• Using the Virtual Console and SafeMode
  • Connecting to the Management Console with SSH
  • Navigating the NSv Management Console
    • System Info
    • Management Network or Network Interfaces
    • Test Management Network
    • Diagnostics
    • NTP Server
    • Lockdown Mode
      • Temporary Lockdown Mode
    • System Update
    • Reboot | Shutdown
    • About
    • Logs
  • Using SafeMode on the NSv
    • Enabling SafeMode
    • Disabling SafeMode
    • Configuring the Management Network in SafeMode
      • Configuring Interface Settings
      • Disabling an Interface
  • Using the SafeMode Web Interface
    • Accessing the SafeMode Web Interface
    • Entering/Exiting SafeMode
    • Locking and Unlocking the Management Console
    • Downloading the SafeMode Logs
    • Uploading a New Image in SafeMode
• SonicWall Support
  • About This Document

Upgrading from SonicOS 6.5

• SONICWALL NSV 270 SECURE UPGRADE VIRTUAL APPLIANCE ONLY NO ATTACHED SUBSCRIPTION (EXISTING SONICWALL CUSTOMERS ONLY)

• SONICWALL NSV 470 SECURE UPGRADE VIRTUAL APPLIANCE ONLY NO ATTACHED SUBSCRIPTION (EXISTING SONICWALL CUSTOMERS ONLY)

• SONICWALL NSV 870 SECURE UPGRADE VIRTUAL APPLIANCE ONLY NO ATTACHED SUBSCRIPTION (EXISTING SONICWALL CUSTOMERS ONLY)

• SONICWALL NSV 270 SECURE UPGRADE PLUS ESSENTIAL EDITION (2YR, 3YR, or 5YR)

• SONICWALL NSV 470 SECURE UPGRADE PLUS ESSENTIAL EDITION (2YR, 3YR, or 5YR)

• SONICWALL NSV 870 SECURE UPGRADE PLUS ESSENTIAL EDITION (2YR, 3YR, or 5YR)

SonicOS 7 NSv supports SWI upgrades from SonicOS 7.0.0 to 7.0.1 in Policy Mode, and fresh deployments of 7.0.0 and 7.0.1. Starting with SonicOS 7.0.1, NSv virtual machines support both Classic Mode (SonicOS) and Policy Mode (SonicOS).

Settings from SonicOS 6.5 NSv installations can be imported into an NSv running 7.0.1 in Classic Mode.

SonicOS 6.5 configuration settings cannot be imported into an NSv running in Policy Mode. In this case, users must manually navigate and configure policies, application rules, and content filtering rules for SonicOS 7 NSv installations. Note that there are console, API, and web management approaches to completing these configurations.

To upgrade an existing SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv deployment to SonicOS 7.0.1 or higher

1. Purchase a Secure Upgrade license key.

2. Log into MySonicWall and register the Secure Upgrade serial number. Enter a descriptive "friendly" name in the available field, shown here as "SecureUpgrade1."

3. Click Choose management options.

4. In the Secure Upgrade popup window, select Register Only at the top.

5. Select the Trade-In Unit from the list of registered NSv instances. This is the SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv instance to be upgraded to SonicOS 7.

6. Click Done after selecting the Trade-In Unit. The Secure Upgrade serial number is then registered to your MySonicWall account.

7. The action item Secure Upgrade Transfer is added to the To do list at the bottom of the page.

   You can perform the service transfer after you have deployed the SonicOS 7 NSv instance and moved the configuration settings ("prefs") from the SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv to the new SonicOS 7 NSv.

   The service transfer moves all active services from the SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv to the new SonicOS 7 NSv and then deregisters the SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv.

   If you do not perform the service transfer within 60 days, the transfer is performed automatically.

8. Deploy a new SonicOS 7 NSv instance with the desired model and platform.

9. Register the SonicOS 7 NSv using the Secure Upgrade serial number. When prompted to select either Classic mode or Policy mode, select Classic mode. Classic mode supports configuration settings imported from a SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv.

   Registration initiates a 60-day countdown at the end of which the SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv is deregistered, completing the Secure Upgrade Transfer.

10. Log into the SonicOS 6.5.4.v NSv and export the configuration settings to a file on your management computer.

11. Using the migration tool (https://migratetool.global.sonicwall.com/), migrate the SonicOS 6 NSv preferences to SonicOS 7 NSv model.

12. Log into SonicOS 7 NSv and import the configuration settings file.

    The upgrade is now complete and the SonicOS 7 NSv is ready for use.