Is the HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module end of life?

No. The Aruba HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module is currently supported.

What replaces the HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module?

Aruba recommends the JC882A as a replacement for the HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module.

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Name: HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module
Brand: Aruba
SKU: JD263A
Availability: InStock

SKU JD263A

Aruba Line Card

Source: Official Aruba notice (144) ↗ Verified 2026-04-14

HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module has an announced end-of-sale date.

Replaced by JC882A

The Aruba HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module (JD263A) is a line card product.

Lifecycle notice published	2015-04-01	11y 1mo ago

Description

HP S5000-A5 VPN 12-Port GbE Module

Replacement Notes	HP TPT S1050F NGFW Appliance: 500 Mbps FW, 250 Mbps FW+IPS
Announcement	HP Security Products- 7500 Mod, F5000, S5000/S200 Modules