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Juniper Networks EX4400
Juniper Networks EX4400
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 12.8 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 9.6 Bpps
  • Ports (48x 10GbE + 6x 40GbE): 48 x SFP+, 6 x QSFP+
  • PoE Budget: 1600W to 3200W (802.3bt)
  • Layer: L2/L3 (Multilayer)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, up to 10 units
  • Form Factor: 1RU
  • Max Frame Size: 9216 bytes (Jumbo)
  • Redundancy: Dual PSU, Dual Fan Trays

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 10GbE and 40GbE uplinks for modern data center workloads; Comprehensive L2/L3 routing with dynamic VLAN/QoS support; Extensive PoE+ capability for powered access devices; Stacking support enables seamless scaling to 128 ports; VMX/vSRX integration for SD-WAN ready deployments; Low latency and high forwarding performance
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing limits adoption in budget-constrained environments; Steep learning curve for Junos CLI compared to CLI-simpler competitors; Limited built-in WiFi management compared to vendor-bundled Meraki/Arista solutions; Requires additional licenses for advanced security/automation features; Power consumption high at full configuration (750W typical); Proprietary transceivers increase operational lock-in
  • Est. Price: $15,000 - $35,000

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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