ERS8600 5.1.2 code released

[bryans]

Checked the web portal today and the ERS8600 5.1.2 code has been released.
http://blog.michaelfmcnamara.com/2010/02/ethernet-routing-switch-8600-software-release-v5-1-2-0/

If you've had a chance to install the code (controlled release or now GA), please post your experience.

Thanks.

[Michael McNamara]

Hi Bryan,

I was offered the opportunity by Avaya/Nortel to help test the code but the plate is just way to full right now.

I just took a quick look and don't see the software available on the Nortel support website although I could be wrong. I don't have any direct experience with 5.1.2.0 as of now but I know that Avaya/Nortel is very keen to avoid the nightmare that was 4.1.6.x and 4.1.7.x so they are being very cautious in their deployment.

I believe there are a few users (here on the discussion forum and following the blog) that have deployed 5.1.2.0 but I'm not sure they'll be able to openly comment due to potential non-disclosure agreements and whatnot.

Perhaps someone else will be able to comment!