The patch release is a separate release with additional content. To download a patch release:
1. Goto and login to the NOW site 2. Select "Software Downloads" from the main NOW page 3. Select "Download Software" 4. Scroll to the bottom of the page (same page as the table that confused you). 5. Enter the desired version where it says:
If a technical support engineer gave you a specific ONTAP version, enter it here:
and hit enter 6. Scroll down and "Accept" the license agreement 7. Click on the appropriate files to download
I will talk with the Manager of the NOW site regarding clarification on that page that confused you.
Release content is cumulative, so 5.3.5P2 contains patches on top of 5.3.5 base content. 5.3.5R2 is a newer Engineering release than 5.3.5. We will be releasing (this week) 5.3.5R2P1 which rolls all fixes in 5.3.5P2 on top of the 5.3.5R2 base.
Rod Bagg Manager, Sustaining Engineering Network Appliance
408-822-6042 (office) 408-205-9533 (cell) 408-994-2696 (pager) 408-822-4410 (fax)
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