Is the HP 1700-8 Switch end of life?

No. The Aruba HP 1700-8 Switch is currently supported.

What replaces the HP 1700-8 Switch?

Aruba recommends the J9800A as a replacement for the HP 1700-8 Switch.

Name: HP 1700-8 Switch
Brand: Aruba
SKU: J9079A
Availability: InStock

SKU J9079A

Aruba Chassis

HP 1700-8 Switch has an announced end-of-sale date.

The Aruba HP 1700-8 Switch (J9079A) is a chassis product.

Lifecycle notice published	2012-09-24

Recommended Replacement

Description

HP 1700-8 Switch

Source: Official Aruba notice (55) · Last verified 2026-04-14