NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 · Version Status
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 End of Life Date
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 976 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 1, 2024
976 days past EOL
Latest Release
MPX 5550, 5650
Standard release
Release Date
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NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 series
Lifecycle detail
It has been without security patches for 2 years and 8 months.
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.
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Extended Support
Extended NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 support is available
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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 5500 end of life mean?
When NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 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 5500 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 5500 reach end of life?
NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 reached end of life on January 1, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 still supported?
No. NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 reached end of life on January 1, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500?
The recommended upgrade from NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 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 5500 past EOL?
When NetScaler MPX / SDX (hardware) MPX 5500 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.