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Juniper Networks EX4100
Juniper Networks EX4100
★ 3.5 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Campus Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 960 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 720 Mpps
  • Ports: 48x 10/100/1000 BASE-T + 4x 10GbE SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 370W
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (up to 10 units)
  • Switching Architecture: Modular, line-rate switching
  • Memory: 4GB DRAM
  • Max Power Consumption: 420W

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 10GbE uplink options; Excellent PoE budget for VoIP and wireless AP deployments; Strong Layer 3 routing capabilities for campus networks; Supports Virtual Chassis for simplified management and scaling; Reliable Juniper Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing traffic; Low latency forwarding performance
  • ✘ Cons: Lower switching capacity compared to higher-end models like EX4300; PoE budget may be limiting for large deployments with many high-power devices; Juniper switching typically carries premium pricing vs. competitors; Requires management training for Junos OS; Limited modular expansion compared to chassis-based systems; Not ideal for data center environments requiring massive throughput
  • Est. Price: $8,500 - $12,000

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MIMO (2 spatial streams per band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 1.8 Gbps (1.2 Gbps 5GHz + 600 Mbps 2.4GHz)
  • Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 128-200 concurrent clients
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE (30W)
  • Antenna Type: Internal omni-directional
  • Coverage Area: ~400 sq ft / ~37 sq m
  • Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax), 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax)
  • Data Rate (5GHz): Up to 1.2 Gbps
  • Data Rate (2.4GHz): Up to 600 Mbps
  • Security: WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise & Personal
  • Management: UniFi Network Controller, cloud/on-prem
  • Form Factor: Compact ceiling or wall-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 with strong dual-band coverage; Simple PoE power delivery (802.3at standard); Excellent UniFi integration and centralized management; Cost-effective for mid-market deployments; Reliable firmware and security updates from Ubiquiti
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 2x2 MIMO (lower stream count than flagship models); 1 Gbps uplink can bottleneck in high-density deployments; Requires UniFi Controller ecosystem (not standalone); Internal antennas limit customization; 5GHz range more limited than external-antenna competitors
  • Est. Price: $249 - $349

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