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 EX4400
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 912 Gbps (bidirectional)
Forwarding Rate: Up to 714 Mpps
Ports (breakdown): 24 or 48 1GbE/Multigigabit ports, 2x 100GbE fixed uplinks, 1x extension module slot (4x10GbE, 4x25GbE, or 1x100GbE)
PoE Budget (if applicable): Up to 2200W (model dependent), supports 90W PoE++
Layer (L2/L3): Layer 2 and Layer 3
Stacking support: Virtual Chassis technology (up to 10 units)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading Mist AI integration for simplified operations; support for EVPN-VXLAN at the access layer; robust security with MACsec AES-256 and microsegmentation; high-power PoE++ (90W) for modern IoT devices.
✘ Cons:Significant initial investment cost; requires ongoing software licensing (Standard/Advanced/Premium) for full feature set; complexity of Junos OS may require specialized training.