Ex4300 Overview; Ex4300 Switches Hardware Overview - Juniper QFX5110 Series Hardware Documentation

CHAPTER 6

EX4300 Overview

IN THIS CHAPTER

EX4300 Switches Hardware Overview | 58

EX4300 Switches Hardware Overview
IN THIS SECTION
Benefits of the EX4300 Switch | 59
Software | 59
EX4300 Switches First View | 59
Uplink Modules | 75
Virtual Chassis | 78
Power Supplies | 79
Fan Modules | 80
EX4300 Switch Components | 81
Juniper Networks EX4300 Ethernet Switches provide connectivity for high-density environments and
scalability for growing networks. These switches can be deployed wherever you need high density of
Gigabit Ethernet ports or redundancy. Typically, EX4300 switches are used in large branch offices, campus
wiring closets, and data centers. In data centers, EX4300 switches can be positioned as top-of-rack switches;
the top devices in a rack to provide connectivity for all the devices in the rack and provide options for
optimized airflow (hot aisle/cold aisle).
Three variants of the EX4300 switches are available—24-port, 32-port, and 48-port switches, with or
without PoE+, with AC or DC power supplies, and with different airflow directions. EX4300 switches also
provide uplink ports and a slot for installing an optional uplink module.
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