Why parallel version streams for QuTS hero?

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Hi QNAP folks! This question is for QuTS hero users and QNAP staff.

QuTS hero 6 is now out-of-beta. So, why are QNAP still releasing QuTS hero 5 versions when QuTS hero 6 is available?

Historically, QNAP have temporarily maintained parallel firmware version streams when a new major firmware version isn’t supported on older hardware.

Is there anything in QuTS hero 6 that won’t run on NAS models compatible with QuTS hero 5? Presumably, QuTS hero 5 is upgradable to 6?

How long will QuTS hero 5 versions be released?

Thank you. :nerd_face:

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Maybe QNAP has some support agreements for hardware that is incompatible with QuTS 6?

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I remember that QNAP developed 5.2.x (?) for a few versions when some fibre controllers were unsupported on later kernel OS versions.

Pure speculation of course

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Regarding this issue, I’ll forward it to our relevant internal team. I’ll first check with them on the current related policies, and then share the information with everyone. Thanks for your question!