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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 826 | Switches | HPE E5500 | JE109A | HPE E5500 JE109A | EOSL: 2011-06-15 |
| 827 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE081A | HPE E5500G JE081A | EOSL: 2011-05-01 |
| 828 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE082A | HPE E5500G JE082A | EOSL: 2011-05-01 |
| 829 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE083A | HPE E5500G JE083A | EOSL: 2011-05-01 |
| 830 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE084A | HPE E5500G JE084A | EOSL: 2011-05-01 |
| 831 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE088A | HPE E5500G JE088A | EOSL: 2011-05-01 |
| 832 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE090A | HPE E5500G JE090A | EOSL: 2011-05-01 |
| 833 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE092A | HPE E5500G JE092A | EOSL: 2011-07-01 |
| 834 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE094A | HPE E5500G JE094A | EOSL: 2011-07-01 |
| 835 | Switches | HPE E5500G | JE096A | HPE E5500G JE096A | EOSL: 2011-07-01 |
| 836 | Switches | HPE E6400 | J8433A | HPE E6400 J8433A | EOSL: 2011-03-01 |
| 837 | Switches | HPE FF 12508E | JG783A | HPE FF 12508E JG783A | EOSL: 2016-12-31 |
| 838 | Switches | HPE FF 12518E | JG785A | HPE FF 12518E JG785A | EOSL: 2016-12-31 |
| 839 | Switches | HPE FlexFabric 12500 | JC658A | HPE FlexFabric 12500 JC658A | EOSL: 2018-10-31 |
| 840 | Switches | HPE FlexFabric 12500 | JC664A | HPE FlexFabric 12500 JC664A | EOSL: 2018-10-31 |
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.