Is the HPE 6616 Router Chassis end of life?

The HPE 6616 Router Chassis is no longer available for purchase as of 2017-02-28, but Aruba support is still active.

When is the HPE 6616 Router Chassis end of sale date?

The Aruba HPE 6616 Router Chassis reached end of sale on 2017-02-28.

What replaces the HPE 6616 Router Chassis?

Aruba recommends the JG363B as a replacement for the HPE 6616 Router Chassis.

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HPE 6616 Router Chassis

Name: HPE 6616 Router Chassis
Brand: Aruba
SKU: JC496A
Availability: Discontinued

SKU JC496A

Aruba Chassis

HPE 6616 Router Chassis is no longer available for purchase. End-of-sale was 2017-02-28. Replacement: JG363B.

HPE 6616 Router Chassis Lifecycle Overview

The Aruba HPE 6616 Router Chassis (JC496A) is a chassis product. This product has reached end of sale as of 2017-02-28 and can no longer be ordered from Aruba. Aruba recommends the JG363B as a replacement.

Lifecycle Milestones

Lifecycle notice published	2016-08-31
End of sale	2017-02-28

Recommended Replacement

JG363B

Description

HPE 6616 Router Chassis

Source: Official Aruba notice (215) · Last verified 2026-04-14