Juniper Networks EX2300-C-12T

About the Product

Compact 12-port Gigabit managed Ethernet switch designed for small networks and branch offices.
Includes 12 × 10/100/1000BASE-T ports with 2 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports.
Fanless design ensures silent operation for office and classroom environments.
Runs on Junos OS for enterprise-grade security, reliability, and management.
Supports Layer 2 switching with basic Layer 3 features.
Ideal for space-constrained deployments requiring high performance and reliability.

Juniper EX Series EX2300-C-12T – 12 Port Switch

Description

The Juniper EX2300-C-12T is a compact, high-performance managed Ethernet switch with a fanless design (silent operation), ideal for small businesses, branch sites, workgroups outside wiring closets, classrooms, hospitality environments, and other space-constrained deployments.

Physical & Port Specifications

12 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 access ports
2 × 1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ uplink ports (optics sold separately)
Fanless design with 0 dB noise — excellent for quiet environments such as offices or classrooms.
Compact 1U form factor — rack-mountable or shelf installation.
Dimensions: ~10.98 × 1.72 × 9.4 in (27.9 × 4.4 × 23.9 cm)
Weight: ~5.45 lb (2.48 kg)

Performance

Switching capacity: ~64 Gbps backplane for full throughput.
Forwarding rate: ~47 Mpps (million packets per second) at wire speed.
Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 support with VLANs, static routing, etc.
MAC address table: ~16,000 entries.
Jumbo frame support: up to 9,216 bytes.

Management & Software

Runs Juniper’s Junos OS, consistent with other EX switches.
Managed via CLI, SNMP, and supports standard enterprise switch features.
Optional Virtual Chassis support (up to 4 interconnected switches as a single logical unit — license may be required).
Cloud intelligence integration with Juniper Mist Wired Assurance (AI-driven management and analytics).

Power & Environmental

Internal AC power supply — ~20 W max system consumption (no PoE).
Operating temperature: 0–40 °C (32–104 °F).
Relative humidity: 10–85% non-condensing.

Advantages

High-speed Gigabit access: The switch provides 12 × 10/100/1000BASE-T ports that deliver reliable Gigabit connectivity to end devices, ensuring smooth data transfer for everyday business applications.
10GbE uplink capability: With 2 × 1/10GbE SFP+ uplink ports, the switch supports high-bandwidth connections to aggregation or core switches, preventing network bottlenecks.
Fanless silent operation: Its fanless hardware design allows completely silent performance, making it ideal for offices, classrooms, and other noise-sensitive environments.
Compact and space-saving design: The small form factor makes it suitable for branch offices, retail spaces, and locations where rack space is limited.
Enterprise-grade Junos OS: Running on Junos OS ensures consistent performance, advanced security features, and simplified network management across Juniper environments.
Virtual Chassis support: The switch can be interconnected with other compatible models to operate as a single logical device, simplifying management and improving scalability.
Strong security features: It supports network security mechanisms such as VLAN segmentation, access control lists (ACLs), and authentication protocols to help protect enterprise networks.
Energy efficient operation: The non-PoE, fanless architecture reduces power consumption, lowering operational costs over time.