# WinDRBD 1.2.8 released

**URL:** <https://forums.linbit.com/t/windrbd-1-2-8-released/1168>\
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**Created:** [March 4, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.linbit.com/t/windrbd-1-2-8-released/1168 "2026-03-04T15:31:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Johannes\_Thoma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/779978/32.png) [@Johannes\_Thoma](https://forums.linbit.com/u/Johannes_Thoma)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.linbit.com/t/windrbd-1-2-8-released/1168/1 "2026-03-04T15:31:16Z")

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Dear WinDRBD community,

We just released WinDRBD 1.2.8. The major change in this version is  
that the Linux crypto framework was imported into WinDRBD. This means  
that (currently) crc32c, sha1 and hmac(sha1) are available for crypto  
algorithms. Also, more crypto algorithms can be added easily, since  
the Linux kernel's crypto code is now also part of the WinDRBD source  
code.

This eliminates the need for ugly patches in LINSTOR, which is why we  
did the release now. In addition an endless loop when updating WinDRBD  
was fixed.

Once again please join us at the LINBIT community meeting on March 12  
where we have exciting news about the future of WinDRBD to share.

You can register at:

> **[Community Meeting](https://linbit.com/community-meeting/)**
>
> The LINBIT Community Meeting gives you direct access to our developers and software updates. We always want to hear your honest feedback!

All the best,

- Johannes