Hello declan2777,
You should be able to upgrade directly. You have to check the changes in the software and the default settings as there could be changes in some commands.
Hope this helps!
PS: Software changes are Software Feature Changes are included in the Release notes as additional part of it.
Upgrade restrictions and guidelines
Before performing a software upgrade, it is important to refer to the Software Feature Changes
document for any feature changes in the new version. Also check the most recent version of the
related documents (see "Related documents") available on the HPE website for more information
about feature configuration and commands