https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremeswitching-exos-switch/software-releases/m-p/93521#M21591 <P>Hi,</P><P>I’m a little confused on how downloading the software for these switches works. When I look up the X435 on the software compatibility page, it tells me that EXOS 31.7.1.4-patch1-36 is the maintenance release. But when I try to download this software from the downloads page, it tells me I need to request access. If I were to use the 31.1.7.4 release (no patches) instead, which does appear to be available for download, is it going to cause any major issues, security or otherwise?&nbsp;</P> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:16:51 GMT kscott 2022-10-25T16:16:51Z https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremeswitching-exos-switch/software-releases/m-p/93521#M21591 <P>Hi,</P><P>I’m a little confused on how downloading the software for these switches works. When I look up the X435 on the software compatibility page, it tells me that EXOS 31.7.1.4-patch1-36 is the maintenance release. But when I try to download this software from the downloads page, it tells me I need to request access. If I were to use the 31.1.7.4 release (no patches) instead, which does appear to be available for download, is it going to cause any major issues, security or otherwise?&nbsp;</P> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:16:51 GMT https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremeswitching-exos-switch/software-releases/m-p/93521#M21591 kscott 2022-10-25T16:16:51Z