JUNIPER NETWORKS EX2300 SWITCH

JUNIPER EX2300-48MP – EX2300-48MP Juniper EX2300 48 port PoE+ Switch

Description

The Juniper Networks EX2300 is a managed Layer 2/Layer 3 Ethernet switch designed for access-layer networking in small to medium enterprise environments — including branch offices, campus wiring closets, retail sites, and converged networks. It runs Juniper’s Junos OS, a common operating system across Juniper’s enterprise routers and switches.

Specifications

General Hardware

• Fixed 1 Rack-Unit (1 RU) access switch design

• Store-and-forward switching engine

• CPU: 1.25 GHz ARM processor

• DRAM: 2 GB (standard), 8 GB on multigigabit models

• Flash: 2 GB (standard), 8 GB on multigigabit models

• Operates on Juniper Junos OS (consistent with other Juniper enterprise gear)

• Supports Juniper Mist Wired Assurance for cloud management

Ports & Connectivity

• Access ports (RJ-45):

  • 12, 24 or 48 × 1 GbE on standard models

  • 100 Mb/1 Gb/2.5 Gb multigigabit ports on MP models

• Uplink ports:

  • 4 × SFP/SFP+ 1 Gb/10 Gb on most models

  • 6 × SFP/SFP+ on EX2300-48MP multigigabit model

  • EX2300-C compact models: 2 × SFP+ 10 GbE uplinks

• Console & management: RJ-45 console + USB mini-console (on non-MP models)

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• Available on PoE/PoE+ capable models

• PoE per port: up to 30 W (802.3at PoE+)

• Total PoE budget (example):

  • EX2300-24P: up to ~370 W total

  • EX2300-48P: up to ~750 W total

• Compact EX2300-C-12P: 124 W budget for all 12 PoE ports

 Performance

• Switching capacity (aggregate):

  • Standard 24-port: ~128 Gbps

  • Standard 48-port: ~176 Gbps

  • Multigigabit models: ~264 Gbps

  • EX2300-C compact: ~64 Gbps

• Throughput (wire speed):

  • 24-port: ~95 Mpps

  • 48-port & MP: ~130 Mpps

• MAC addresses: ~16,000

• Jumbo frames: up to 9216 bytes

• VLANs supported: up to 4093

Networking Features

• Layer 2 & basic Layer 3 switching (static routing, RIP)

• VLAN types: port-based, MAC-based, voice VLAN

• Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP

• LLDP/LLDP-MED support

• Link Aggregation (LACP)

Virtual Chassis & Management

• Virtual Chassis technology: interconnect up to 4 switches as one logical device

• Managed via:

  • CLI (Command-line interface)

  • J-Web web interface

  • Juniper Mist cloud platform

Physical & Environmental

• Typical dimensions: ~17.4″ × 1.75″ × 10–12″ (varies by model)

• Fanless operation on EX2300-C models

• Designed for enterprise wiring closets, branch offices, and campus access deployments

Standards & Compliance

• IEEE 802.3 standards for Ethernet, VLANs, PoE/PoE+

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support

• Compliant with UL, FCC, CE, and other safety/regulatory standards

Key features of the Juniper Networks EX2300:

1️⃣ Enterprise-Class Junos Operating System

The EX2300 runs on Juniper’s Junos OS, which provides a stable, carrier-grade operating system with consistent CLI, automation support, and advanced networking capabilities, ensuring simplified management and operational consistency across Juniper networks.

2️⃣ Layer 2 and Layer 3 Capabilities

This switch supports advanced Layer 2 features such as VLANs, Spanning Tree (RSTP/MSTP), Link Aggregation (LACP), and also offers basic Layer 3 routing (static routing and RIP), allowing it to handle inter-VLAN routing and small branch network segmentation without requiring a separate router.

3️⃣ Virtual Chassis Technology

With Virtual Chassis support, up to four EX2300 switches can be interconnected and managed as a single logical device, reducing configuration complexity, improving scalability, and providing simplified network expansion without redesigning the architecture.

4️⃣ High-Performance Switching Architecture

The EX2300 delivers wire-speed performance with high switching capacity and packet forwarding rates, ensuring smooth handling of bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing, VoIP, and cloud-based services.

5️⃣ Flexible Port Configurations

Available in 12, 24, and 48-port models with 1GbE access ports and 10GbE uplinks, including multigigabit options (1/2.5GbE), the EX2300 provides flexible deployment options to support growing network demands and high-speed uplink connectivity.

6️⃣ Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) Support

PoE-capable models deliver up to 30W per port (802.3at PoE+), enabling the switch to power devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and IoT endpoints directly through Ethernet cables, eliminating the need for separate power supplies.

7️⃣ Cloud-Ready with AI-Driven Management

The EX2300 integrates with Juniper Mist cloud management, enabling zero-touch provisioning, real-time analytics, automated troubleshooting, and AI-driven insights that reduce network downtime and operational overhead.

8️⃣ Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

With multiple hardware queues per port and traffic prioritization mechanisms, the switch ensures that critical applications like voice and video traffic receive priority over less sensitive data traffic, maintaining performance even during peak usage.

9️⃣ Comprehensive Security Features

The EX2300 includes access control lists (ACLs), port security, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and MAC limiting, helping protect the network against unauthorized access, spoofing attacks, and internal threats.

🔟 Energy-Efficient and Compact Design

Designed for enterprise wiring closets and branch environments, the switch offers energy-efficient operation, compact 1U rack-mount form factor, and fanless compact models for quiet deployments in office environments.

Applications

• Enterprise Access Networks – The EX2300 is widely used at the network edge to connect end-user devices such as PCs, printers, and IP phones, providing secure and high-speed access to the core network.

• Branch Office Networking – It is ideal for branch offices because it delivers enterprise-class performance, centralized cloud management, and simplified deployment in smaller distributed locations.

• Campus Network Deployments – The switch supports scalable campus environments by offering Virtual Chassis technology, which allows multiple switches to operate as a single logical device for simplified management.

• VoIP and Unified Communications – With PoE/PoE+ support (on PoE models), the EX2300 powers IP phones and video conferencing systems while ensuring stable and uninterrupted communication services.

• Wireless LAN Infrastructure – The switch provides Power over Ethernet to wireless access points, making it suitable for building reliable and centrally managed Wi-Fi networks.

• Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) – It is an excellent solution for SMBs that require enterprise-level switching features such as VLAN support, Layer 3 capabilities, and security at an affordable cost.

• Retail and Hospitality Environments – The EX2300 connects POS systems, guest Wi-Fi access points, surveillance cameras, and administrative systems in retail stores and hotels.

• Education Institutions – Schools and universities use the EX2300 to connect computer labs, classrooms, administrative offices, and campus Wi-Fi infrastructure efficiently.

• Healthcare Facilities – Hospitals and clinics deploy the EX2300 to connect medical devices, administrative systems, and secure wireless networks while maintaining high network reliability.