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 EX4100-48P
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 376 Gbps (Full Duplex)
Forwarding Rate: 279 Mpps
Ports: 48 x 1GbE RJ-45 PoE+, 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks, 4 x 10/25GbE SFP28 stacking/uplinks
PoE Budget: 740W (Single PSU) / 1440W (Dual PSU)
Layer: Layer 2/Layer 3 (supports EVPN-VXLAN)
Stacking support: Juniper Virtual Chassis (up to 10 members)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Mist AI integration for simplified operations and troubleshooting; High PoE budget with support for Fast and Perpetual PoE; Future-proof with 25GbE stacking and EVPN-VXLAN; Robust security with MACsec AES256.
✘ Cons:Higher price point than entry-level enterprise switches; Virtual Chassis ports are dedicated by default and require configuration to use as standard uplinks; Full AI features require additional Mist licensing.