Is the HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch end of life?

No. The Aruba HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch is currently supported.

What replaces the HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch?

Aruba recommends the JG240A as a replacement for the HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch.

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Name: HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch
Brand: Aruba
SKU: JD376A
Availability: InStock

SKU JD376A

Aruba Chassis

Source: Official Aruba notice (6) ↗ Verified 2026-04-14

HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch has an announced end-of-sale date.

Replaced by JG240A

The Aruba HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch (JD376A) is a chassis product.

Lifecycle notice published	2011-12-15	14y 4mo ago

Description

HP 5500-48G-PoE EI Switch

Replacement Notes	HP 5500-48G-PoE+ Switch with 2 Interface Slots
Announcement	HP 5120 PoE and 5500 PoE Switches