vSphere Replication

We are running vCenter 5.1 U1 with ESXi 5.1 U1 hosts and at one point I was thinking I would thus be deploying vShere Replication 5.1.1 to match/be compatible.

The compatibility matrix has green checkmarks when selecting vSphere Replication 5.1.2 with the above.  I know I can't use vSphere Replication 5.5.x and that's fine.

However, the Release Notes for vSphere Replication 5.1.2 states the following:  "Before you upgrade vSphere Replication to version 5.1.2, make sure that you have upgraded to vCenter Server 5.1u2"

So which 'wins'?  Can I go ahead and use vSphere Replication 5.1.2 in my otherwise purely 5.1U1 vCenter and ESXi environment?  The 'fixes' in 5.1.2 over 5.1.1 are minor, so I doubt I'm giving up much by just settling for 5.1.1 for my testing/POC but I wanted to be sure, and would rather use the latest/greatest if I can.  Thanks.

Hmmm yes that is not clear. We are currently working on a new format for the matrix and interop tools/pages.

Let me check with the VR team on the comment in the release notes. Personally I would go with the release notes statement that vCenter 5.1 U2 should be used but I will check the background for this statement in case you are ok to stay on U1 or 5.1 GA.

Thanks --- I'm sure we'll do just fine with v5.1.1 but I was just curious in case I can in fact use 5.1.2 with the rest of our infrastructure.  Thanks for checking.

got this checked. the release notes are NOT correct and will be amended. Go by the compat matrix. hope that helps.