Enterprise-Grade 48-Port Gigabit Access with Flexible 10 GbE Uplinks — The Juniper EX2300-48T
The Juniper EX2300-48T is a powerful managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for high-density access layer deployments. With 48 full Gigabit RJ-45 ports and 4 scalable 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks, it delivers robust connectivity for wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, and other networked devices. Built on Juniper’s Junos OS, the EX2300-48T offers comprehensive Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 capabilities with advanced security, VLAN segmentation, link aggregation, and seamless network management through CLI, SNMP, or J-Web. Support for Virtual Chassis technology allows up to four switches to operate as one logical system — simplifying configuration and scaling as your network grows. Ideal for enterprise, campus, and SMB environments that require high performance and reliability.
Model: EX2300-48T
Series: Juniper EX2300 Fixed Ethernet Switch
Type: Managed Gigabit Layer 2/Lite Layer 3 Switch
Operating System: Juniper Junos OS
Key Features
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48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports – Full Gigabit access layer connectivity.
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4 × 10 GbE SFP+ Uplink Ports – Flexible uplinks support 1 GbE or 10 GbE with optional optics (sold separately).
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Virtual Chassis Technology – Link up to four EX2300 switches and manage them as a single logical device.
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Junos OS Management – Industry-standard CLI, SNMP, Web GUI (J-Web) and full Junos control.
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Layer 2 + Basic Layer 3 Features – VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, LACP, static routing, DHCP, and more.
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High Switching Performance – ~176 Gbps bidirectional backplane, ~130 Mpps forwarding.
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Enterprise-Grade Security – ACLs, MAC limiting, firewall filters and port security.
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Energy Efficient – Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet on 1 GbE ports.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Access Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 1/10 GbE SFP/SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity | ~176 Gbps (bidirectional) |
| Forwarding Rate | ~130 Mpps |
| MAC Addresses | ~16,000 |
| VLAN Support | Up to ~4,093 VLANs |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9,216 bytes |
| CPU | 1.25 GHz ARM |
| Memory | 2 GB DRAM, 2 GB Flash |
| Form Factor | 1U rackmount |
| Power Consumption (no PoE) | 70 W AC typical |
| Warranty | Enhanced lifetime hardware warranty (region dependent) |
Typical Use Cases
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Access layer switch for enterprise networks
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Branch offices and campus wiring closets
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Wireless access point and IP device aggregation
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Small or mid-sized business networks
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Virtual Chassis deployments for simplified management
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