Past EOSL
The Palo Alto Networks PA-7000 first-gen cards (PA-7050-SMC / PA-7080-SMC / PA-7000-LPC) 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-7000
- Models / part numbers
- PA-7050-SMC, PA-7080-SMC, PA-7000-LPC
- Category
- Network Module
- End of sale / EOL
- 28 Feb 2021
- End of Service Life
- 28 Feb 2026
- Source
- OEM end-of-life notice · view source
- Notes
- Replaced by SMC-B and LFC cards (supported to 2030).
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Palo Alto Networks PA-7000 first-gen cards (PA-7050-SMC / PA-7080-SMC / PA-7000-LPC) End of Service Life?
Palo Alto Networks PA-7000 first-gen cards (PA-7050-SMC / PA-7080-SMC / PA-7000-LPC) reached End of Service Life on 28 Feb 2026, after End of Sale on 28 Feb 2021.
What happens after the PA-7000 first-gen cards (PA-7050-SMC / PA-7080-SMC / PA-7000-LPC) 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-7000 first-gen cards (PA-7050-SMC / PA-7080-SMC / PA-7000-LPC) 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.
Related Palo Alto Networks EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-7050-K2 / PA-7080-K2 PA-7050-K2, PA-7080-K2 | Firewall | 28 Feb 2021 | 28 Feb 2026 | Past EOSL | |
| Panorama M-500 M-500 | Appliance | 29 Feb 2020 | 28 Feb 2025 | Past EOSL | |
| PA-5280-K2 PA-5280 K2 | Firewall | 28 Feb 2021 | 28 Feb 2026 | Past EOSL |