Nutanix Prism Central 5.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Nutanix Prism Central 5.16 reached end of life on 31 Aug 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Nutanix Prism Central release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Jan 2020 | — |
| End of life | 31 Aug 2020 | 5.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 May 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.16.2 · 31 Jan 2020 | final |
Where to go from 5.16
Recommended target: Nutanix Prism Central pc.7.6 (supported until 31 Jul 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Nutanix Prism Central pc.7.6 (latest release pc.7.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Nutanix Prism Central 5.16 still safe to use?
Nutanix Prism Central 5.16 reached end of life on 31 Aug 2020, 2,169 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Nutanix Prism Central 5.16?
Yes — the final release (5.16.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Nutanix Prism Central 5.16 to?
Upgrade to Nutanix Prism Central pc.7.6, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Jul 2028).