The Juniper Networks EX2300 Ethernet Switch offers a cost-effective entry-level solution for standalone operation in access layer implementations in branch and remote offices, as well as in enterprise campus networks.

To simplify network operations, the EX2300 is hardware-ready to support a Juniper Networks Junos Fusion Enterprise implementation as a satellite device, which can consolidate multiple wiring closets into a single logical management platform. For smaller networks, up to four EX2300 switches can be interconnected in a Virtual Chassis configuration, allowing them to be managed as a single switch.

The Juniper Networks EX2300 series of Ethernet switches provides a compact, powerful solution to support today’s converged network access implementations.

Each EX2300 switch includes an ASIC-based Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) with an integrated CPU to ensure consistent throughput, even when all control plane features are enabled. Based on existing, field-proven Juniper Networks technology, the PFE brings the same level of carrier-class performance and reliability to the EX2300 switches that Juniper Networks routers deliver to the largest service provider networks in the world.

Selected EX2300 models also support the 802.3af Class 3 Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 802.3at PoE+ standards to power networked devices such as phones, video cameras, IEEE 802.11ac WLAN access points, and video phones in converged networks. The PoE-capable EX2300 switches have a maximum system budget of 740 watts to deliver up to 30 watts to selected ports.