JG898A HPE 5700 32XGT 8XG 2QSFP+ EOF support etc...

[regi_p]

Hi I have 2 of this 

JG898A HPE 5700 32XGT 8XG 2QSFP+ 

With F/W Software Release 5700_7.10.R2432P06 from 2018 

I can't see any new F/W 

https://h10145.www1.hpe.com/Downloads/DownloadSoftware.aspx?SoftwareReleaseUId=24011&ProductNumber=JG898A&lang=en&cc=us&prodSeriesId=1827663&SaidNumber=

This switches are installed in Aug 2017 and running without a single issue. Out of interest is HPE no longer support this switches ? I'm i ok to run this for another 2-3 years Or appreciate any advise/help pls 

Cheers

/R

[Ivan_B · Accepted solution]

Hi @regi_p !

You already said it - since 5700 switches run without any single issue, why there should be a new release? To fix what? Also, keep in mind this note - https://techlibrary.hpe.com/us/en/networking/products/eos/index.aspx#item8 It means that currently our devs will be focusing on bugfixes and security updates for this product, not new features. And as a Support Engineer let me share with you some inside - there are no many calls about 5700, it is pretty mature product. And despite the fact there is newer generation - 5710, the 5700 series still have pretty decent performance as ToR switches and suit networking needs of many customers. Thus if it suits your needs and you are happy with it - there is nothing to worry about. Of course, if you encounter any issue with your 5700 - just give us a call, open a case with HPE Support and we will be happy to assist you. 

Hope this helps! 

[regi_p]

Thanks very much & keep up the good work  

[parnassus]

Also consider that your current running software version is the recommended one - this was updated in July 2019 - for your HPE 5700 (OK, it's not like being "on the edge"...when it's possible to be on the edge); OTOH HPE 5700 EoS date was January, 31st 2020 but Support will continue. It's cold comfort...but, better than nothing.