AOS integrates storage, compute and networking resources into a scalable, secure, resilient and easy-to-use software-defined infrastructure.
Review the detailed release notes before deploying any product updates.
What's New
- AOS 6.5.6 is a long-term supported (LTS) branch that builds on a stable AOS codebase.
- This release incorporates features and updates from previous short-term supported (STS) releases, up to AOS 5.20.
- No new features are introduced in this release.
Key Features and Enhancements (from STS to LTS)
- AHV-20201105.2076: Added features like DR Dashboard, ADS Support for VMs with Virtual GPUs, Enhanced NearSync and Asynchronous Replication Schedules, IPv6 Enablement, and more.
- AOS 6.0 AHV-20201105.2076: Included enhancements like Reserve Rebuild Capacity, Mixed Storage Capacity Support, and changes to VSS Snapshot Backup Type.
- AOS 6.0.1 AHV-20201105.2175: Introduced Flow Networking with VPC and VPN Support, Recycle Bin space clearing, and VM templates
- AOS 6.1 AHV-20201105.30142: Improved single vDisk performance, added Category-based Host Affinity Policy, Enhanced Security with Restricted Shell Access, and Dark Theme on Prism UI
Resolved Issues
- Several critical issues were resolved, including:
- VM restore from HYCU backups leading to frequent acropolis restarts.
- vNUMA-enabled VMs failing to restart after a High Availability (HA) event.
- Windows 11 VMs failing to start with specific configurations on AOS 6.5.5 with AHV-20220304.478 or later versions.
- Issues with host optimization on Windows VMs resulting in stalls.
Upgrade and Compatibility
- Users are recommended to upgrade to the latest supported AHV version soon after upgrading AOS.
- Compatibility matrices should be consulted before installing or upgrading to ensure hardware and software interoperability.
Supportability and Interoperability
- Features such as Citrix Cloud connection, cross-hypervisor disaster recovery, integrated IP address management, and more are supported across various hypervisors like AHV, ESXi, and Hyper-V .
- The supported browsers for the Prism web console include Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
This release aims to provide stability and continuity by integrating previously proven features and resolving critical issues, ensuring a more reliable and robust AOS environment for users.