Is the HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module end of life?

No. The Aruba HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module is currently supported.

What replaces the HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module?

Aruba recommends the JC596A as a replacement for the HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module.

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Name: HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module
Brand: Aruba
SKU: JC137A
Availability: InStock

SKU JC137A

Aruba Line Card

HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module has an announced end-of-sale date.

The Aruba HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module (JC137A) is a line card product.

Lifecycle notice published	2011-09-01

Recommended Replacement

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HP A8805/08/12 (2E) Main Control Unit Module

Source: Official Aruba notice (21) · Last verified 2026-04-14