Solved: Is the maximum ONTAP version for SDW4.2.1 truly 7.2.4L1?

davidsimeone · ‎2010-05-17

IMT says ONTAP 7.2.4L1. However custy is currently running 7.2.6.1P4 with no issues, and wants to bump to 7.2.7 (because they are setting up a number of 2008 R2 servers). Is it flirting with trouble to proceed with 7.2.7 without first bumping the SD versions?

watan · ‎2010-05-25

I would suggest the customer to upgrade to the latest SnapDrive for a few reasons.

1) Upgrades are free as long as they have Software Support (SSP).

2) Support won't help them if they run into a problem because its not in the IMT

3) There are numerous changes & improvements from 4.2.1 to the latest version that improve usability.

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watan · ‎2010-05-25

I would suggest the customer to upgrade to the latest SnapDrive for a few reasons.

1) Upgrades are free as long as they have Software Support (SSP).

2) Support won't help them if they run into a problem because its not in the IMT

3) There are numerous changes & improvements from 4.2.1 to the latest version that improve usability.

davidsimeone · ‎2010-05-25

Thx Watan, in hindsight this answer is obvious. This is a classic case of the solution has been running so well for the past several years that the custie is reluctant to touch anything that ain't broke ;^)