Technical Tip: How to get advice about recommended FortiSwitch software release

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Description	This article describes how to get advice about recommended FortiSwitch software releases.
Scope	All FortiSwitch devices.
Solution	This article describes how to get advice about recommended FortiSwitch software releases. As a difference from FortiGate devices, there is no such thing as maturity levels for FortiSwitch OS. Fortinet only recommends software versions of FortiSwitch OS in the following cases: Compatibility between other Security Fabric components, for example, FortiGate OS if FortiLink is used, according to the following compatibility matrix which is published in the link below. FortiLink Compatibility If the user wants to use a new feature that is not available in a previous version. If as a TAC's recommendation, a specific version contains a feature correction. For 2 or 3, it is recommended to review the release notes according to the environment in which the product is being used. I.e. for the latest v7.2 GA FortiSwitch release refer to the following links below: v7.2.9 Release Notes Introduction Resolved issues v7.2.10 If there is a specific inquiry about any of the problems documented in the above links, reach TAC by raising a new ticket to get information on whether a known issue may affect the current user network environment.