Should I be using XFS filesystem?

[udaysrinivas]

Hello to whoever is looking at this question, hope you are having a great day.

So the issue is that we have hosts that run only MongoDB, and we want to switch to the XFS filesystem(currently we are using EXT4) as the WiredTiger engine works better with the XFS filesystem. 

I checked the Supported Filesystems and saw that the XFS filesystem is in the Beta phase, we have not yet hit production(we will be in a few months), I have a few questions, 

1. Is it advisable to use it in the Beta phase, what issues would I face in case I chose to proceed?
2. I read that the average beta phase lasts about six months, so what are the chances that it would be out of the Beta phase by the time we hit production, which will be in a few months?
3. Let's say we use the Beta phase in the production, and they roll out the official version, will we have any issues with the upgrade?

[grobledo · Accepted solution]

I would strongly encourage you to not use the Beta phase in production; features in the Beta phase might not be compatible with the final release and will force you to change your deployment.

As for the date for the final release, it would be better if you contact a Sales specialist. 

[udaysrinivas]

Thanks a lot for the answer, will check with the sales team.