Is the TP-Link SX3016F still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link SX3016F until 15 October 2029 or 31 December 2029, 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

15 October 2029to 31 December 2029
Device
TP-Link SX3016F (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

2025202620272028202920302031V1.20V1.30Today
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
V1.20Supported15 October 2029Official end date published by the manufacturer.UK statement
V1.30Supported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement

Questions

Is the TP-Link SX3016F still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link SX3016F until 15 October 2029 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

What does end of life mean for the TP-Link SX3016F?

After its end of life, the TP-Link SX3016F 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.

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