Is the 8206/8212 being left behind?

[rmorley]

I have noticed that a new firmware version K.16.01.0004 is out for many of the provision switches, including the original 5406 and 3500.  However I bought into the 8212 for redundant management before the 5406r came out.  There are no new updated firmware (of the k.16 version) for the 82xx switches.  Anyone know if my switch is being left behind?

[Michael Patmon]

Correct.  8200, 6600, and 6200 are not supported on K.16.01 software.

From the release notes:

K.16.01.0004 Release Notes

Description This release note covers software versions for the K.16.01 branch of the software. Version K.16.01.0004 is the initial build of Major version K.16.01 software. K.16.01.0004 includes all enhancements and fixes in the K.15.18.0007 software, plus the additional enhancements and fixes in the K.16.01.0004 enhancements and fixes sections of this release note. Product series supported by this software: • HPE 3500 & 3500 yl Switch Series • HPE 5400 zl

NOTE: K.16.01.0004 is not supported on the HPE 6200 yl, 6600, and 8200 zl Switch Series. K.16.01 firmware will not run on these switches.

[rmorley]

I get that it is not supported in this version, my question is will they support it in future versions.  Or am I stuck at version 15?

[Michael Patmon]

Ah, sorry.  It will not be supported in future releases.  It will continue to get fixes on current branches but K.15.18 is the last major release for 8200/6600/6200.