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Is the TP-Link SL2428P still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link SL2428P until 31 December 2029 or 6 January 2030, depending on the hardware version.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until, depending on the version

31 December 2029to 6 January 2030
Device
TP-Link SL2428P (switch)
Source
PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (TP-Link) (UK statement)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

20252026202720282029203020312032V6.30V6.20Today
Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

By hardware version

Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.

Hardware versionStatusSecurity updates untilBasisSource
V6.30Supported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement
V6.20Supported6 January 2030Official end date published by the manufacturer.UK statement

Questions

Is the TP-Link SL2428P still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link SL2428P until 31 December 2029 or 6 January 2030, depending on the hardware version.

What does end of life mean for the TP-Link SL2428P?

After its end of life, the TP-Link SL2428P receives no more security fixes from TP-Link. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (TP-Link). Each date is shown exactly as published.

  • ES205Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES205GPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES206GPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES206XPP-M2until 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES208Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES208GPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES210GMPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES216Guntil 25 November 2029 Supported
  • ES220GMPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES224Guntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES228GMPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported
  • ES228GPuntil 31 December 2029 Supported

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