NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS · Version Status
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS End of Life Date
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
✓
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS is actively supported. EOL date: October 9, 2029.
📅 Get reminded before NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS reaches EOL on October 9, 2029 — alerts 90, 30 & 7 days out.
✓ Alerts are on — confirmation is in your inbox.
EOL Date
Oct 9, 2029
1132 days remaining
Latest Release
MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS
Standard release
Release Date
—
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS series
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
Methodology → ·
View score card →
All NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| MPX/SDX 11500 |
MPX 11504, MPX/SDX 11515, 11520, 11530, 11540, 11542 |
Oct 15, 2022 |
EOL |
| MPX 5500 |
MPX 5550, 5650 |
Jan 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| SDX 8000 |
SDX 8015, 8400, 8600 |
Jan 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| MPX 8000 |
MPX 8005, 8005c, 8010, 8200, 8400, 8600, 8800 |
Jan 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| MPX/SDX 14000 |
MPX/SDX 14020, 14030, 14040, 14060, 14080, 14100 (and Z) |
Oct 1, 2024 |
EOL |
| MPX/SDX 15000-50G |
MPX/SDX 15000-50G, 15000Z-50G |
Mar 8, 2028 |
Active |
| MPX/SDX 26000T-100G |
MPX/SDX 26000T-100G |
Sep 4, 2028 |
Active |
| MPX/SDX 26000-100G |
MPX/SDX 26000-100G |
Sep 4, 2028 |
Active |
What does NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS end of life mean?
When NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX/SDX 16000 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS reach end of life?
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS reached end of life on October 9, 2029. That is 1132 days remaining.
Is NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS still supported?
Yes, NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS is currently supported. The EOL date is October 9, 2029.
What should I upgrade to from NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS?
The recommended upgrade from NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS is
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX/SDX 16000 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS past EOL?
When NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 15000Z-50G FIPS reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.