Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y?

Accepted Answer

Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y has an EOL Risk Score™ of 25 out of 100, placing it in the Low risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (15/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (0/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y still supported?

Accepted Answer

Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for October 15, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y reached (or will reach) end of life on October 15, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, Juniper QFX Series (hardware) QFX5200-48Y no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.