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Juniper Networks EX4100-48P
Juniper Networks EX4100-48P
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 800 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 595 Mbps (594.6 Mpps)
  • Ports (Access): 48 u00d7 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) with PoE+
  • Uplink Ports: 4 u00d7 SFP+ (10 GbE)
  • PoE Budget: 720W (PoE+ up to 30W per port)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Managed)
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 10 units)
  • Form Factor: 1RU rackmount
  • Power Consumption: 300W typical / 450W max
  • Maximum MAC Addresses: 128,000
  • VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High port density (48 ports in 1U); PoE+ support for IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs; Layer 3 capabilities for inter-VLAN routing; Stackable architecture (up to 10 units for redundancy and scalability); Reliable enterprise-class Juniper hardware with proven field performance; Low latency switching ideal for data center and campus deployments
  • ✘ Cons: Access ports limited to 1 Gbps (no 10G on downlinks); Older technology (released 2014-2016, limited modern OS updates); Lower PoE power budget compared to newer switches; Moderate power consumption (~300-450W); Limited advanced features like SD-Access or cloud integration; Reaching end-of-life support status
  • Est. Price: $900 - $2,500

Compare Against

Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch
Aruba (HPE) Aruba 6400 Switch
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 380+ Mpps
  • Ports: Modular: 48x 10GbE SFP+, 4x 40GbE QSFP+ (base); expandable to 384 ports with optional line cards
  • PoE Budget: Up to 1440W per line card (with PoE+ modules)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Core/Aggregation)
  • Stacking Support: Yes - Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) with MCLAG
  • Fabric Type: Non-blocking modular fabric
  • Redundancy: Dual routing engines, hot-swappable PSUs and fans
  • Max VLAN: 4094 VLANs
  • Management: Web UI, CLI, REST API

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Extremely high throughput and port density for large-scale deployments; Non-blocking modular architecture enables flexible configuration; VSX technology allows seamless active-active failover with MCLAG support; Enterprise-grade reliability with redundant components and hot-swappable modules; Rich set of L2/L3 features including VLAN, QoS, and multicast support; Excellent power efficiency for high-performance switching; Extensive port modularity allows mixing 1GbE, 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE interfaces; Comprehensive network analytics and visibility via AOS
  • ✘ Cons: Very high capital expenditure, limiting adoption in smaller organizations; Complex configuration and management compared to fixed-form switches; Requires professional installation and ongoing support; Power consumption scales with utilization, adding operational costs; Modular line cards are expensive replacements; Steep learning curve for staff unfamiliar with enterprise switching; Premium pricing compared to competing platforms like Cisco Nexus 9000
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $42,000

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