If you’re managing network infrastructure, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once: “How long will our equipment actually be supported?” This concern becomes even more critical for Juniper Networks equipment operators now that HPE completed its acquisition in July 2025, making accurate EOS (End of Sale) and EOL (End of Life) information more important than ever.
Today, we’ll systematically break down Juniper network equipment EOS/EOL schedules and explore what changes you can expect in support policies following the HPE acquisition.
1. HPE-Juniper Acquisition Complete – What’s Changed?
In July 2025, HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) officially completed its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks. This acquisition allows HPE to strengthen its AI-driven cloud-native IT portfolio and double the size of its networking business.
Key Points from the Acquisition Process
While the U.S. Department of Justice initially tried to block the acquisition over competition concerns, an agreement was reached requiring HPE to divest its global Instant On campus and branch WLAN business and license Juniper’s core Mist AIOps technology to independent competitors.
This is positive news for existing Juniper customers, as it suggests gradual integration rather than sudden policy changes.
2. Understanding Juniper EOS/EOL Policies
Before diving into specific schedules, it’s important to understand Juniper’s lifecycle management policies. Juniper manages product lifecycles in stages: after EOL announcement, final sales stop 6 months to 1 year later, followed by a 1-year window to convert warranties to support contracts.
Step-by-Step EOS/EOL Process
| Stage | Timeline | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EOL Announcement | 0 months | Product discontinuation notice |
| Last Sale | 6-12 months later | New orders stop |
| Warranty Conversion | 1 year after last sale | Support contract conversion available |
| Same-day Service End | 1 year after warranty conversion | Same-day service support discontinued |
| Next-day Service End | 2 years after same-day end | Next-day service support discontinued |
| EOSL | 1 year after next-day end | All support services terminated |
3. Complete Juniper Switch (EX Series) EOS/EOL Schedule
📊 EX Series Complete EOL/EOS Status Table
| Product Series | Model | EOL Date | EOS Date | Status | Recommended Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2000 Series | EX2200 | 2019-02-01 | 2024-06-30 | ⚠️ EOS Complete | EX2300-C, EX4100 |
| EX2300 | 2023-11-20 | 2024-11-20 | ⚠️ EOS Complete | EX2300-C, EX4100 | |
| EX2300-C | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| EX3000 Series | EX3200 | 2014-03-01 | 2019-08-31 | ❌ EOSL Complete | EX3400 |
| EX3300 | 2019-02-01 | 2024-06-30 | ⚠️ EOS Complete | EX3400 | |
| EX3400 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| EX4000 Series | EX4200 | 2019-02-01 | 2024-06-30 | ⚠️ EOS Complete | EX4400, EX4650 |
| EX4300 | 2022-06-24 | 2029-03-31 | 🔶 Future EOS | EX4400, EX4650 | |
| EX4400 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| EX4500 | 2019-02-01 | 2024-06-30 | ⚠️ EOS Complete | EX4650 | |
| EX4550 | 2019-02-01 | 2024-06-30 | ⚠️ EOS Complete | EX4650 | |
| EX4600 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| EX4650 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| EX8000 Series | EX8200 | 2016-03-18 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ EOSL Complete | QFX5120 |
| EX9000 Series | EX9200 | 2021-10-15 | 2027-03-31 | 🔶 Future EOS | QFX5120, QFX10000 |
📋 Currently Supported EX Models Details
✅ Fully Supported Models
- EX2300-C Series: Enhanced successor to EX2300
- EX3400 Series: 24/48-port configurations with PoE+ support
- EX4100 Series: Access switches for small networks
- EX4400 Series: Multigigabit support, high-performance access switches
- EX4600 Series: High-density 1/10/40GbE switches
- EX4650 Series: Latest generation high-performance access switches
🔗 Related Resource Links
- Juniper EX Series Official EOL Information
- Park Place Technologies Juniper EOL Database
- Top Gun Juniper EOSL Support Services
4. Complete Juniper Router (MX Series) EOS/EOL Schedule
📊 MX Series Complete EOL/EOS Status Table
| Product Series | Model | EOL Date | EOS Date | Status | Recommended Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX5-80 Series | MX5 | 2020-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 🔶 EOS Soon | MX204 |
| MX10 | 2020-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 🔶 EOS Soon | MX204 | |
| MX40 | 2020-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 🔶 EOS Soon | MX204 | |
| MX80 | 2020-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 🔶 EOS Soon | MX204 | |
| MX100 Series | MX104 | 2022-09-30 | 2028-03-15 | 🔶 Future EOS | MX204, MX304 |
| MX150 | 2022-12-31 | 2028-06-30 | 🔶 Future EOS | MX204, MX304 | |
| MX200 Series | MX204 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| MX240 | 2020-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 🔶 EOS Soon | MX304, MX404 | |
| MX300 Series | MX304 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| MX400 Series | MX404 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| MX480 | 2020-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 🔶 EOS Soon | MX404 | |
| MX900 Series | MX960 | 2020-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 🔶 EOS Soon | MX10003, MX10008 |
| MX2000 Series | MX2008 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| MX2010 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| MX2020 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| MX10000 Series | MX10003 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| MX10008 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
⚠️ Models Requiring Urgent Action for 2026 EOS
Models scheduled for EOS on June 30, 2026 (⚠️ Less than 1 year remaining):
- MX5, MX10, MX40, MX80, MX240, MX480, MX960
If you’re running any of these models, you should start planning replacements immediately.
📋 Currently Supported MX Models Details
✅ Fully Supported Models
- MX204: High-density 400Gbps throughput, 0.9W/Gb power efficiency
- MX304: Next-generation MX series with enhanced performance
- MX404: Mid-range service provider platform
- MX2008/2010/2020: Large data center and SP environments
- MX10003/10008: Highest performance flagship models
🔗 Related Resource Links
- Juniper MX Series Official EOL Information
- MX Series Comparison Analysis
- MX204/240/480/960 Datasheet
5. Complete Juniper Firewall (SRX Series) EOS/EOL Schedule
📊 SRX Series Complete EOL/EOS Status Table
| Product Series | Model | EOL Date | EOS Date | Status | Recommended Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRX100 Series | SRX100B | 2013-12-10 | 2019-05-10 | ❌ EOSL Complete | SRX300, SRX320 |
| SRX100H | 2013-12-10 | 2019-05-10 | ❌ EOSL Complete | SRX300, SRX320 | |
| SRX110H-VB | 2013-12-10 | 2019-05-10 | ❌ EOSL Complete | SRX300, SRX320 | |
| SRX200 Series | SRX210BE/HE | 2013-12-10 | 2019-05-10 | ❌ EOSL Complete | SRX300, SRX320 |
| SRX220H | 2013-12-10 | 2019-05-10 | ❌ EOSL Complete | SRX300, SRX320 | |
| SRX240B/H | 2013-12-10 | 2019-05-10 | ❌ EOSL Complete | SRX300, SRX320 | |
| SRX300 Series | SRX300 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| SRX320 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| SRX340 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| SRX345 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| SRX380 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| SRX500-600 Series | SRX550 | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ EOSL Complete | SRX1500 |
| SRX600 | 2022-09-15 | 2028-03-15 | 🔶 Future EOS | SRX1500 | |
| SRX1000 Series | SRX1400 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| SRX1500 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| SRX3000 Series | SRX3400 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| SRX3600 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| SRX4000 Series | SRX4100 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| SRX4200 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| SRX5000 Series | SRX5400 | 2021-10-06 | 2027-09-15 | 🔶 Future EOS | SRX4100, SRX4200 |
| SRX5600 | 2021-10-06 | 2027-09-15 | 🔶 Future EOS | SRX4100, SRX4200 | |
| SRX5800 | 2021-10-06 | 2027-09-15 | 🔶 Future EOS | SRX4100, SRX4200 |
📊 SSG Series (Completely Discontinued) EOL/EOS Status
| Product Series | Model | EOL Date | EOS Date | Status | Recommended Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSG Series | SSG-5 | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ Series Discontinued | SRX300 Series |
| SSG-20 | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ Series Discontinued | SRX300 Series | |
| SSG-140 | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ Series Discontinued | SRX300 Series | |
| SSG-320M | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ Series Discontinued | SRX1500 | |
| SSG-350M | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ Series Discontinued | SRX1500 | |
| SSG-520M | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ Series Discontinued | SRX1500 | |
| SSG-550M | 2014-06-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ Series Discontinued | SRX1500 |
⚠️ Important Notes
SSG Series Complete Discontinuation: The SSG series has been completely discontinued without direct successors, requiring migration to the SRX series.
📋 Currently Supported SRX Models Details
✅ Small Branch Firewalls
- SRX300 Series: 8-16 GbE ports with Mini-PIM slot support
- SRX320: 2 Mini-PIM slots
- SRX340/345: 4 Mini-PIM slots with excellent expandability
✅ Mid-range Enterprise Firewalls
- SRX1400/1500: High performance with diverse module support
- SRX3400/3600: Data center-grade performance
✅ Large Data Center Firewalls
- SRX4100/4200: Latest generation with highest performance
🔗 Related Resource Links
6. Juniper Data Center Switch (QFX Series) EOS/EOL Schedule
📊 QFX Series EOL/EOS Status Table
| Product Series | Model | EOL Date | EOS Date | Status | Recommended Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFX3000 Series | QFX3500 | 2016-03-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ EOSL Complete | QFX5120 |
| QFX3600 | 2016-03-01 | 2022-12-31 | ❌ EOSL Complete | QFX5120 | |
| QFX5000 Series | QFX5100 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| QFX5110 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| QFX5120 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| QFX5130 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| QFX5200 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| QFX5210 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| QFX10000 Series | QFX10002 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
| QFX10008 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – | |
| QFX10016 | – | – | ✅ Currently Supported | – |
7. Junos OS Support Policy and Schedule
📊 Junos OS Version Support Policy
| Junos Version | Support Policy | EOE (End of Engineering) | EOL (End of Life) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junos 12.1 and later | Standard release | Initial release + 24 months | EOE + 6 months |
| Junos 15.1 and later | Extended release | Initial release + 36 months | EOE + 6 months |
| Junos 20.1 and later | Standard release | Initial release + 24 months | EOE + 6 months |
| Even minor versions | Extended release | Initial release + 36 months | EOE + 6 months |
🔗 Junos OS Support Information Links
🔗 Key Information Sources and Support Vendors
📞 Official Support Channels
- Juniper Networks Official EOL Page
- HPE Customer Support Center (Integrated support post-acquisition)
🛠️ Third-party Maintenance Vendors
- Park Place Technologies – Supports 700+ Juniper models
- Top Gun Technology – 2,841+ model database
- TeamKCI – Global maintenance services
- Service Express – EOL/EOSL tracking services
- Centrics IT – TPM and ITAD solutions
📊 Market Intelligence and Analysis
- Gartner Network Infrastructure Reports – 71% of Fortune 100 companies use TPM
- IDC Network Equipment Market Analysis – Market trends and forecasts