Is the HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit end of life?

No. The Aruba HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit is currently supported.

What replaces the HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit?

Aruba recommends the HP 5400R zl2 Switch Series and Accessories as a replacement for the HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit.

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Name: HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit
Brand: Aruba
SKU: J9712A
Availability: InStock

SKU J9712A

Aruba Chassis

Source: Official Aruba notice (128) ↗ Verified 2026-04-14

HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit has an announced end-of-sale date.

Replaced by HP 5400R zl2 Switch Series and Accessories

The Aruba HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit (J9712A) is a chassis product.

Lifecycle notice published	2015-01-31	11y 3mo ago

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HP 8206 zl FIPS Opacity Shield Kit

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