X-Ray 6.2 marks a bold new chapter for performance benchmarking. This release introduces fresh ways to connect, measure, and share insights across your infrastructure — now smarter, faster, and more connected than ever before.
🚀 What’s New
X-Ray Connect
- Upload results from your on-premises X-Ray directly to the cloud-based X-Ray as a Service (XRaaS).
- Authenticate seamlessly through MyNutanix and collaborate across teams with ease. (XRAY-6515)
Benchmarking on Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)
- Run performance benchmarks natively on NKP clusters for a modern, containerized infrastructure experience. (XRAY-6338)
Windows EUC Benchmarking
- New scenario for Windows End-User Computing (EUC) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- Measure desktop performance and scale with precision. (XRAY-6810)
Direct Feedback in X-Ray
- A new link to the Nutanix Pulse Survey (NPS) makes it easier than ever to share feedback directly from within the X-Ray interface. (XRAY-6907)
⚙️ Important Notes
- Fresh Start Required
- X-Ray 6.2 must be installed as new. Upgrading from previous versions isn’t supported.
- Known Compatibility Issue
- Planned failovers on AHV may fail if Prism Central is earlier than pc.2023.3.
- Solution: Update Prism Central, or uncheck “Run software version checks” when scheduling the test. (XRAY-5204)
- Update Behavior
- Starting an update while tests are running may result in a GraphQL error. (XRAY-5333)
💡 Key Takeaways
- X-Ray Connect bridges on-prem and cloud testing — a foundation for hybrid insights.
- NKP and Windows EUC benchmarks expand your performance visibility across new workloads.
- Built-in feedback channels make it easier to shape the future of X-Ray.
- Ensure your Prism Central is current for smooth failover testing.
X-Ray 6.2. Designed for performance. Built for the future.
Learn more in the X-Ray Guide on the Nutanix Portal