diff --git a/ee/ucp/admin/install/upgrade.md b/ee/ucp/admin/install/upgrade.md
index b4a5797cad..be4df10bb9 100644
--- a/ee/ucp/admin/install/upgrade.md
+++ b/ee/ucp/admin/install/upgrade.md
@@ -24,7 +24,14 @@ This can lead to misconfigurations that are difficult to troubleshoot.
 
 Ensure that your cluster nodes meet the minimum requirements for memory and
 disk space. In particular, manager nodes must have at least 4GB of memory.
-Learn about [UCP system requirements](system-requirements.md).  
+Learn about [UCP system requirements](system-requirements.md).
+
+> New firewall ports 
+>
+> With the introduction of Kubernetes components, additional ports may need
+> to be opened in the firewall. [Ports used](system-requirements.md/#ports-used) are documented
+> in the UCP system requirements. 
+> Ports with Kubernetes scope include **179/tcp, 6443/tcp, 6444/tcp, 10250/tcp** 
 
 ## Back up your cluster