Is the HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module end of life?

No. The Aruba HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module is currently supported.

What replaces the HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module?

Aruba recommends the JC597A as a replacement for the HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module.

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Name: HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module
Brand: Aruba
SKU: JC138A
Availability: InStock

SKU JC138A

Aruba Line Card

Source: Official Aruba notice (21) ↗ Verified 2026-04-14

HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module has an announced end-of-sale date.

Replaced by JC597A

The Aruba HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module (JC138A) is a line card product.

Lifecycle notice published	2011-09-01	14y 8mo ago

Description

HP A8805/08/12 (1E) Main Control Unit Module

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