Past EOSL
The Palo Alto Networks PA-5280-K2 reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 28 Feb 2026.
End of sale
28 Feb 2021EOSL
28 Feb 2026
28 Feb 2021EOSL
28 Feb 2026
- Manufacturer
- Palo Alto Networks
- Product family
- PA-5200
- Models / part numbers
- PA-5280 K2
- Category
- Firewall
- End of sale / EOL
- 28 Feb 2021
- End of Service Life
- 28 Feb 2026
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- K2-Series. Last supported OS PAN-OS 10.1. Standard PA-5280 is supported to 31 Aug 2028.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Palo Alto Networks PA-5280-K2 End of Service Life?
Palo Alto Networks PA-5280-K2 reached End of Service Life on 28 Feb 2026, after End of Sale on 28 Feb 2021.
What happens after the PA-5280-K2 reaches EOSL?
Palo Alto Networks stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the PA-5280-K2 after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Palo Alto Networks equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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