VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.5 reached end of life on 19 Sept 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware Site Recovery Manager release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Sept 2013 | — |
| End of life | 19 Sept 2018 | 7.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.5.1.7 · 25 Aug 2016 | final |
Where to go from 5.5
Recommended target: VMware Site Recovery Manager 9.1 (supported until 12 Aug 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is VMware Site Recovery Manager 9.1 (latest release 9.1.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.5 still safe to use?
VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.5 reached end of life on 19 Sept 2018, 2,881 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.5?
Yes — the final release (5.5.1.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade VMware Site Recovery Manager 5.5 to?
Upgrade to VMware Site Recovery Manager 9.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 12 Aug 2028).