Juniper EX Series EX4000-48P L3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with PoE+

The Juniper EX Series EX4000-48P is a high-performance, L3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise access and aggregation deployments. With 48 PoE+ ports and 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, it delivers robust connectivity and power for IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras. The switch offers a switching capacity of 176 Gbps and forwarding rate of 131 Mpps, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding networks.

Advantages

This switch provides exceptional value with its comprehensive Layer 3 routing capabilities, including OSPF, BGP, and VRRP, enabling flexible network design. The 740W PoE budget powers multiple devices directly, reducing cabling costs. Virtual Chassis technology allows multiple switches to operate as a single logical device, simplifying management and scaling. Enhanced security features like DHCP snooping, DAI, and 802.1X authentication protect the network from threats.

Suitable for

• Enterprise campus networks requiring high-density Gigabit Ethernet access
• Deployments needing PoE+ for IP phones, wireless APs, and IoT devices
• Aggregation layer in medium to large organizations
• Data center top-of-rack switching with 10GbE uplinks

Key specifications

• 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports (740W budget)
• 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports
• Switching capacity: 176 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 131 Mpps
• Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes
• Layer 3 routing: OSPF, RIP, BGP, static, VRRP
• Management: SNMP, CLI, SSH, HTTPS, Telnet
• 1U rack-mountable form factor
• MTBF: 300,000 hours

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the EX4000-48P with Juniper EX Series uplink modules and use Virtual Chassis for high availability. Ensure adequate power supply redundancy for mission-critical environments.