Stacking support: No (Redundant Power via USP-RPS)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-speed 2.5G connectivity ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks prevent core network bottlenecks; Integrated Layer 3 routing features for improved network efficiency; 1.3 inch LCM color touchscreen with AR port management
✘ Cons:Lacks PoE++ (802.3bt) support for high-power devices; Only half of the RJ45 ports (12/24) support 2.5G speeds; Active cooling fans may be audible in silent office environments; Higher price point compared to standard Gigabit PoE switches
Est. Price:
$799 - $849
Compare Against
Juniper Networks QFX5240
★ 3.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 102.4 Tbps (Bidirectional)
Forwarding Rate: 21.2 Bpps
Ports (breakdown): 64 x 800GbE (QSFP-DD800 or OSFP); Supports breakout to 128 x 400GbE, 256 x 200GbE, 256 x 100GbE, or 256 x 50GbE
PoE Budget (if applicable): N/A
Layer (L2/L3): L2/L3
Stacking support: No (Designed for IP Fabric/EVPN-VXLAN architectures)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading density with 64x800GbE in a 2U form factor; specifically optimized for AI/ML workloads with RoCEv2 and congestion management; highly automatable via Juniper Apstra.
✘ Cons:Significant initial investment cost; shallow 165MB shared buffer may lead to congestion in non-AI storage environments; learning curve for Junos OS Evolved.