topic Re: 9.13 or 9.14 for new hardware? in ONTAP Discussions

9.13 or 9.14 for new hardware?

remr1n — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:15:26 GMT

hi all

we are replacing our old FAS systems with C250, i wanted to get some insight from you guys on wether i should go ahead with installing 9.13 or 9.14?

which is more stable? have there been any bugs or some head scratching things on either of the OS?

thanks!

Re: 9.13 or 9.14 for new hardware?

elementx — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:06:51 GMT

> have there been any bugs or some head scratching things on either of the OS?

Do you know of some non-trivial s/w packages without bugs? Please do share!

I haven't been able to find any.

https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/index.html has a list of new (and deprecated) features and a link to Release Notes where you can find about known issues and limitations.

Re: 9.13 or 9.14 for new hardware?

chenguanghui — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:54:33 GMT

hello:

If you have a need for new features, important security considerations, and compatibility issues have been resolved, then you can choose version 9.14; If you're more concerned about the stability and maturity of your system, or if you're not sure about a new release, then 9.13 may be a better choice. It is recommended that you consult with NetApp's technical support team or relevant professionals for further communication and consultation before making a decision.The following two articles are an introduction to the features of these two versions, which may be helpful to you

https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap/release-notes/whats-new-9141.html#data-protection

https://docs.netapp.com/zh-cn/ontap/release-notes/whats-new-9131.html