HPE End-of-Life & End-of-Service Lookup & Planning
Browse all HPE hardware families – routers, switches, wireless, security and more – with official End-of-Life (EOL), End-of-Sale (EOS) and End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) dates. Use this HPE EOL database to plan refresh projects, avoid unsupported devices, and keep your network secure and compliant.
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HPE EOL / EOSL Database – Full List of End-of-Life Products
Search, browse, and plan lifecycle transitions across all HPE product families.
| # | Category | Series | Part Number | Product Name | EOL / EOS / EOSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | Switches | HP 54xx | J9809A | HP 54xx J9809A | EOSL: 2018-11-01 |
| 482 | Switches | HP 5500 EI | JD379A | HP 5500 EI JD379A | EOSL: 2012-02-01 |
| 483 | Switches | HP 5500 SI | JD369A | HP 5500 SI JD369A | EOSL: 2015-09-30 |
| 484 | Switches | HP 5500 SI | JD370A | HP 5500 SI JD370A | EOSL: 2015-09-30 |
| 485 | Switches | HP 5600 | J116A | HP 5600 J116A | EOSL: 2016-05-31 |
| 486 | Switches | HP 5600 | JI117A | HP 5600 JI117A | EOSL: 2016-05-31 |
| 487 | Switches | HP 5800 | JG242B | HP 5800 JG242B | EOSL: 2016-09-30 |
| 488 | Switches | HP 5800 | JG254B | HP 5800 JG254B | EOSL: 2016-09-30 |
| 489 | Switches | HP 5800 | JG256B | HP 5800 JG256B | EOSL: 2016-09-30 |
| 490 | Switches | HP 5800 | JG257B | HP 5800 JG257B | EOSL: 2016-09-30 |
| 491 | Switches | HP 5800 | JG26OA | HP 5800 JG26OA | EOSL: 2016-09-30 |
| 492 | Switches | HP 5800 Switch | JC099A | HP 5800 Switch JC099A | EOSL: 2015-04-30 |
| 493 | Switches | HP 5800 Switch | JC104A | HP 5800 Switch JC104A | EOSL: 2015-04-30 |
| 494 | Switches | HP 5800 Switch | JC673A | HP 5800 Switch JC673A | EOSL: 2015-04-30 |
| 495 | Switches | HP 5800 Switch | JG254A | HP 5800 Switch JG254A | EOSL: 2015-04-30 |
Why Check HPE EOL and EOSL Dates Regularly?
Tracking lifecycle milestones helps you maintain security, continuity, and predictable budgets across your HPE infrastructure.
Security risks & patch coverage
Unsupported devices stop receiving firmware, bug fixes, and security updates. Regularly reviewing EOL/EOSL dates helps you retire or replace high-risk hardware before it becomes a security gap.
Maintenance & replacement planning
Knowing lifecycle milestones in advance lets you schedule hardware refresh without downtime, evaluate successor models, and coordinate maintenance windows with your operations team.
Budget & upgrade strategy
Align refresh cycles with finance plans instead of reacting to sudden failures. A clear EOL/EOSL roadmap helps you spread investments over time and avoid last-minute, unplanned replacement costs.
HPE End-of-Life (EOL) & End-of-Service (EOS) Policy Overview
Layer23-Switch.com provides this summary based on the official End of Life (EOL) policy published by HPE . The goal is to help users clearly understand lifecycle milestones, support timelines, and the transition process as products move toward EOL and End of Service Life (EOSL).
| Milestone | Description | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life (EOL) Announcement | HPE officially announces the product’s end-of-sale and end-of-support schedule. Replacement recommendations are often included in the notice. | 0 Months (Announcement Date) |
| End-of-Sale (EOS) | The last date to order the product from HPE through authorized partners. After this date, it is no longer sold. | ~6 Months after EOL Announcement |
| Last Ship Date | The final date that HPE ships the product to customers. Any pending orders must be fulfilled by this date. | ~12 Months after EOL Announcement |
| End of SW Maintenance | The last date HPE releases software maintenance updates or patches (excluding critical security fixes). | ~24 Months after EOL Announcement |
| End of Service Contract Renewal | The final date customers can renew support or service contracts for the product. | ~36 Months after EOL Announcement |
| Last Date of Support / EOSL | Technical support and hardware repair services end. HPE no longer provides software updates or TAC assistance. | ~60 Months after EOL Announcement |
Why HPE EOL Policy Matters
HPE ’s structured EOL process ensures long-term product stability and predictable lifecycle transitions. Customers can continue to receive support and software updates for years after the product’s end-of-sale date.
Planning for Replacement
To avoid service interruptions, review official EOL bulletins and migrate to newer models well before the EOSL date.