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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

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! 

Thanks very much & keep up the good work  

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.

I must admit that these switches have been fantastic. Very Reliable. Now I am tasked with finding out if possible WHEN these were manufactured? Is that possible? New management wants to see how close to EOL these units may be. We have 19 units total. Is there a command at the cli I can run to find this out? Is there a serial number database I can search and see my serial/warranty and it will give me details? Thanks for all your support!