EX2300-48P Juniper 48-Port PoE+ Switch

Name: EX2300-48P, Juniper 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch with 4x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ Uplinks
SKU: EX2300-48P
Price: 2024 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (41 reviews)

Overview

Juniper EX2300-48P Overview

The Juniper EX2300-48P is a fixed 1U managed Ethernet switch with 48 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, four 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ uplinks, up to 30W per PoE port, and a 740W maximum PoE budget. It supports Virtual Chassis configurations of up to four EX2300 switches.

Key Specifications

Access Ports

48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+

Uplink Ports

4 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+

PoE Power per Port

Up to 30W

Maximum PoE Budget

740W

Switching Performance

176Gbps / 130Mpps

Virtual Chassis

Up to 4 EX2300 switches

Figure 1 shows the front-panel port layout of the Juniper EX2300-48P Ethernet switch.

Juniper EX2300-48P front panel with 48 Gigabit PoE+ ports, status LEDs, Mini-USB console port, and four 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ uplinks

The official EX2300-48P front-panel diagram shows the 48 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports, chassis and port status indicators, Factory Reset/Mode button, Mini-USB console port, and four 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ uplink ports.

①	48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ network ports
②	Chassis status LEDs
③	Port status mode LEDs, including PoE status
④	Factory Reset/Mode button
⑤	Mini-USB console port
⑥	Four 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ uplink ports

Figure 2 shows the rear-panel port and power layout of the Juniper EX2300-48P.

Juniper EX2300-48P rear panel with USB port, management Ethernet port, RJ-45 console port, grounding point, fan vents, and AC power inlet

The official EX2300-48P rear-panel diagram shows the USB port, management Ethernet port, RJ-45 console port, protective earthing terminal, ESD point, air exhaust openings, identification labels, and AC power cord inlet.

①	USB Type-A port
②	RJ-45 management Ethernet port
③	RJ-45 console port
④	Protective earthing terminal
⑤	ESD point
⑥	Air exhaust opening
⑦	Serial number ID label
⑧	CLEI code label
⑨	AC power cord inlet

Best Fit Applications

Enterprise Access Networks

Connect up to 48 Gigabit Ethernet endpoints in enterprise campus networks, wiring closets, and access-layer deployments.

Wireless and Voice Deployments

Provide PoE+ connectivity for compatible wireless access points, IP phones, surveillance devices, and other powered endpoints.

Branch and Retail Networks

Use the compact 1U form factor, four 1/10GbE uplinks, and Junos OS management in branch offices, retail stores, and workgroup networks.

Why EX2300-48P

High-Density PoE+ Access

All 48 RJ-45 access ports support PoE/PoE+, helping simplify the deployment of wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, and other powered devices.

740W PoE Budget

The maximum 740W PoE budget supports dense endpoint deployments while maintaining a compact 1U form factor.

Flexible Uplinks and Virtual Chassis

Four 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ uplinks can provide upstream connectivity or be configured as Virtual Chassis ports for up to four EX2300 switches.

Junos OS Management

Junos OS, CLI management, sFlow monitoring, and Junos Fusion support provide a consistent platform for managed access networks.

Compare Related Models

	EX2300-48P	EX2300-48T	EX2300-24P	EX2300-48MP	EX2300-24MP
Port Configuration	48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+	48 × 10/100/1000BASE-T	24 × 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+	32 × 1G + 16 × 1/2.5/5/10G PoE+	16 × 1G + 8 × 1/2.5G PoE+
Uplink Ports	4 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+	4 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+	4 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+	6 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+	4 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+
PoE	48-port PoE/PoE+	Not supported	24-port PoE/PoE+	PoE/PoE+	PoE/PoE+
Power per Port	Up to 30W	Not applicable	Up to 30W	Configuration dependent	Up to 30W
Maximum PoE Budget	740W	Not applicable	370W	740W	380W
Data Rate	176Gbps	176Gbps	128Gbps	Model-specific	Model-specific
Forwarding Performance	130Mpps	130Mpps	95Mpps	Model-specific	Model-specific
Virtual Chassis	Up to 4 switches	Up to 4 switches	Up to 4 switches	Up to 4 switches	Configuration dependent
Recommended Use	High-density 1G PoE+ access	Data-only 1G access	Smaller PoE+ access deployments	Multi-gigabit PoE+ access	Compact multi-gigabit PoE+ access
Not Ideal For	Multi-gigabit endpoint access	PoE-powered endpoints	More than 24 PoE endpoints	Low-power or non-PoE deployments	48-port 1G PoE+ density requirements

System Compatible Components

Type	Part Number	Description
Optical Transceivers	EX-SFP-1GE-SX	1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet SFP; LC connector; 850nm; up to 550m on multimode fiber.
	EX-SFP-10GE-SR	10GBASE-SR SFP+; LC connector; 850nm; up to 300m on multimode fiber.
	EX-SFP-10GE-LR	10GBASE-LR SFP+; LC connector; 1310nm; up to 10km on single-mode fiber.
	EX-SFP-10GE-ER	10GBASE-ER SFP+; 1550nm; up to 40km on single-mode fiber.

Type	Part Number	Description
DAC Cables	EX-SFP-10GE-DAC1M	10GbE SFP+ direct-attach copper cable, 1m.
	EX-SFP-10GE-DAC3M	10GbE SFP+ direct-attach copper cable, 3m.
	EX-SFP-10GE-DAC5M	10GbE SFP+ direct-attach copper cable, 5m.

Type	Part Number	Description
Mounting Accessories	EX-RMK	EX2300 rack-mount kit.
	EX-4PST-RMK	EX2300 adjustable four-post rack-mount kit.
	EX-WMK	EX2300 wall-mount kit.

Type	Part Number	Description
Regional Power Cords	CBL-EX-PWR-C13-US	US regional AC power cord for EX2300.
	CBL-EX-PWR-C13-EU	European regional AC power cord for EX2300.
	CBL-EX-PWR-C13-UK	UK regional AC power cord for EX2300.
	CBL-EX-PWR-C13-CH	China regional AC power cord for EX2300.

Compatibility Check

Check Item	Compatibility Requirement
Port Speed	The 48 RJ-45 access ports are 10/100/1000BASE-T. The switch is not a 48-port 10G model; 10GbE connectivity is provided through the four SFP+ uplinks.
PoE Capacity	All 48 RJ-45 access ports support PoE/PoE+, with up to 30W per port and a maximum PoE budget of 740W.
Virtual Chassis	The four uplink ports can operate as network ports or Virtual Chassis ports. SFP+ transceivers are required for Virtual Chassis connections, and up to four EX2300 switches can be connected.
Optical Transceivers	Optical transceivers are sold separately. Confirm the required 1G or 10G speed, fiber type, transmission distance, and connector type before ordering.
DAC Cables	Verify the required SFP+ direct-attach copper cable length and confirm compatibility with the connected Juniper devices.
Power and Cooling	The EX2300-48P uses one integrated fixed AC power supply and two fixed fans with front-to-back airflow. It should not be described as a redundant or hot-swappable power-supply platform.
Rack Installation	The switch uses a fixed 1U chassis. Verify the required two-post, four-post, or wall-mount kit for the intended installation.

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Specification

Juniper EX2300-48P Specification

Product Identification
Product Code	EX2300-48P
Product Description	Juniper EX2300 Ethernet Switch
Product Type	Fixed 1U managed Ethernet switch
Operating System	Junos OS
Form Factor	Fixed 1U
Virtual Chassis	Up to 4 EX2300 switches
Junos Fusion Enterprise	Supported as a satellite device
Ports and Interfaces
RJ-45 Network Ports	48
RJ-45 Port Speed	10/100/1000BASE-T
PoE Port Count	48
PoE Port Type	RJ-45
Uplink Port Count	4
Uplink Port Type	SFP/SFP+
Uplink Speed	1/10GbE
Management Port	1 × RJ-45 management Ethernet port
Console Port	1 × RJ-45 console port
Secondary Console Port	1 × Mini-USB Type-B console port
USB Port	1 × USB Type-A port
PoE Specifications
PoE Capability	PoE/PoE+
PoE Standard	IEEE 802.3at
Power per Port	Up to 30W
Maximum PoE/PoE+ Power Available	740W
PoE Supported Port Type	RJ-45
Switching and Routing Performance
Backplane Speed	80Gbps
Packet Switching, Unidirectional	88Gbps with 64-byte packets
Packet Switching, Bidirectional	176Gbps with 64-byte packets
Layer 2/Layer 3 Throughput	130Mpps with 64-byte packets
QoS Queues per Port	8
MAC Addresses	16,000
VLAN IDs	4,093
Jumbo Frames	9,216 bytes
ARP Entries	1,500
IPv4 Unicast Host Routes	4,096
IPv4 Unicast RIB Prefixes	512
IPv4 Multicast Routes	2,048
IPv6 Unicast Host Routes	2,048
IPv6 Unicast RIB Prefixes	512
IPv6 Multicast Routes	1,024
IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Entries	1,500
Traffic Monitoring	sFlow
Management and Deployment
Management Interface	Device CLI
Remote Management	Juniper Routing Director and Paragon Automation
Virtual Chassis Port Function	The four uplink ports can operate as network ports or Virtual Chassis ports
Virtual Chassis Transceiver Requirement	SFP+ transceivers are required for Virtual Chassis connections
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Services	Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 switching, routing, and security services
Hardware
Chassis Type	Fixed
CPU	1.25GHz ARM CPU
DRAM	2GB
Fan Module Count	2
Fan Module Type	Fixed
Airflow Direction	Front-to-back
Power Supply Count	1
Power Supply Type	Integrated fixed AC power supply
Power
Maximum Switch Power Consumption Without PoE Load	100W
Maximum PoE/PoE+ Power Available	740W
AC Input Voltage	100–240VAC
AC Input Frequency	50/60Hz nominal
AC System Current at 100VAC	12A
AC System Current at 240VAC	6A
AC Power Cord	Detachable regional AC power cord with C13 coupler
Dimensions and Weight
Width	17.4 in. / 44.196 cm
Height	1.75 in. / 4.445 cm
Depth	12.2 in. / 30.988 cm
Rack Height	1U
Chassis Weight, As Shipped	11.06 lb. / 5.02 kg
Chassis Weight, Fully Loaded	11.06 lb. / 5.02 kg
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature	32° to 113°F / 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature	–40° to 158°F / –40° to 70°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% noncondensing
Nonoperating Humidity	0% to 95% noncondensing
Operating Altitude	Up to 13,000 ft. / 3,962m
Nonoperating Altitude	Up to 15,000 ft. / 4,572m
Maximum Acoustic Noise	51.4dB
Seismic Tolerance	Zone 4
Maintenance Clearance	30 in. / 76.2cm
Compatibility and Configuration Notes
Optical Transceivers	Optical transceivers are sold separately.
Virtual Chassis Transceivers	SFP+ transceivers are required when the uplink ports are used as Virtual Chassis ports.
Uplink Port Function	The four uplink ports can operate as network ports or Virtual Chassis ports.
Port Speed Limitation	The 48 RJ-45 access ports are 10/100/1000BASE-T; 10GbE connectivity is provided through the SFP+ uplinks.
Power and Cooling	The EX2300-48P uses one integrated fixed AC power supply and two fixed fans with front-to-back airflow.
First Junos OS Release	15.1X53-D55

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What are the advantages of using the Juniper EX2300-48P?

The Juniper EX2300-48P offers several advantages, including high-performance switching, PoE capabilities for powering network devices, advanced security features, flexible deployment options, easy management, support for network virtualization, and enhanced availability features for improved network uptime.

What is the Juniper EX2300-48P?

The Juniper EX2300-48P is a PoE (Power over Ethernet) enabled Ethernet switch manufactured by Juniper Networks. It is designed for small to medium-sized networks and offers advanced features along with the ability to power PoE devices.

Can Juniper switches support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Yes,many Juniper switches support PoE technology, enabling the transmission of power and data over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying the deployment of devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.

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Are the products sold on router-switch.com authentic?

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What are the advantages of using the Juniper EX2300-48P?

The Juniper EX2300-48P offers several advantages, including high-performance switching, PoE capabilities for powering network devices, advanced security features, flexible deployment options, easy management, support for network virtualization, and enhanced availability features for improved network uptime.

What is the Juniper EX2300-48P?

The Juniper EX2300-48P is a PoE (Power over Ethernet) enabled Ethernet switch manufactured by Juniper Networks. It is designed for small to medium-sized networks and offers advanced features along with the ability to power PoE devices.

Can Juniper switches support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Yes,many Juniper switches support PoE technology, enabling the transmission of power and data over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying the deployment of devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras.

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Juniper switches employ features like Virtual Chassis technology, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and redundant power supply options to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and network resilience.

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Can EX2300-48P be stacked with other switches?

Yes, EX2300-48P supports Virtual Chassis technology for stacking, enabling the operation of multiple switches as a single logical device.

What are the key features of EX2300-48P?

The key features of EX2300-48P include Layer 2 switching capabilities, PoE support, VLAN and QoS features, advanced security measures, and flexible management options.

What is the power budget for PoE devices on EX2300-48P?

The power budget for PoE devices on EX2300-48P is X Watts.

Does EX2300-48P support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Yes, EX2300-48P supports PoE, allowing power to be supplied to connected devices over Ethernet cables.

How many Ethernet ports does EX2300-48P have?

EX2300-48P has 48 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports.

Does the EX2300 48P support Quality of Service (QoS) features?

Yes, the EX2300 48P supports QoS features.

What is the maximum stacking bandwidth of the EX2300 48P?

The maximum stacking bandwidth of the EX2300 48P depends on the configuration.

Can the EX2300 48P be stacked with other EX2300 switches?

Yes, the EX2300 48P can be stacked with other EX2300 switches.

What is the maximum number of VLANs that the EX2300 48P supports?

The maximum number of VLANs that the EX2300 48P supports depends on the configuration.

Does the EX2300 48P support VLANs?

Yes, the EX2300 48P supports VLANs.

Can the EX2300 48P be managed through a web interface?

Yes, the EX2300 48P can be managed through a web interface.

What is the maximum power consumption of the EX2300 48P?

The maximum power consumption of the EX2300 48P depends on the configuration.

What type of Ethernet ports does the EX2300 48P have?

The EX2300 48P has 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports and PoE+ support.

How many ports does the EX2300 48P have?

The EX2300 48P has 48 ports.

What is the form factor of the EX2300 48P?

The EX2300 48P has a 1U form factor.

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