It is possible. Not trivial. Significant network changes going to 8.3
multiple hops
latest 8.2.4p release then to the latest 8.3.1p release
then the latest 9.1 p release
there is a lot happening from 8.2->8.3
you really need to be on the latest 8.2.4p release for best results
I’m sure there are significant details in the upgrade documents