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What is the Juniper EX2300 Series Ethernet Switch?
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The Juniper EX2300 Series is a family of fixed-configuration, access-layer switches offering 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports, ideal for enterprise and campus LAN deployments.
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Which key features distinguish the EX2300 Series?
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The EX2300 Series delivers high availability through Virtual Chassis technology, integrated PoE/PoE+ options, advanced Layer 2/3 routing, and Junos OS for consistent operations and security.
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How many ports and uplink options are available?
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Models provide 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks or two 10GbE/25GbE SFP28 uplinks for high-speed aggregation and flexibility.
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Does the EX2300 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes. Select EX2300 models offer 370W PoE/PoE+ budget, while high-density PoE models supply up to 740W for IP telephony, wireless APs, and surveillance cameras.
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What is Virtual Chassis technology on the EX2300?
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Virtual Chassis allows up to four EX2300 switches to be interconnected and managed as a single logical device, simplifying management and scaling.
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Which Layer 3 capabilities are supported?
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The EX2300 supports static routing, RIP, OSPF, VRRP, IS-IS, and BGP, enabling enterprise-grade inter-VLAN routing and resilient network designs.
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How is the EX2300 managed?
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Management options include the Junos OS CLI, J-Web GUI, SNMP, NETCONF, and automation toolkits such as Ansible and Puppet for streamlined provisioning.
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What security features are built into the EX2300?
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Built-in features include MACsec encryption, dynamic ARP protection, 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, and UTM integration via Juniper’s Advanced Threat Prevention.
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How energy efficient is the EX2300 Series?
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The EX2300 leverages Juniper’s custom ASICs and Junos OS power-saving modes, providing industry-leading performance-per-watt and reducing operational costs.
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Can the EX2300 integrate with data center fabrics?
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Yes. The EX2300 supports EVPN-VXLAN and can serve as a leaf switch in Juniper’s Contrail and Apstra-based fabric deployments for automated data center operations.
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What automation and programmability does the EX2300 offer?
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It supports Junos Telemetry Interface (JTI), PyEZ, REST APIs, YANG/NETCONF models, and integration with major orchestration platforms for end-to-end automation.
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How does QoS work on the EX2300 Series?
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Comprehensive QoS features include eight hardware queues per port, classification, policing, shaping, and congestion management to prioritize critical traffic.
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What warranty and support options are available?
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Juniper offers a limited lifetime warranty on EX2300 hardware, with optional J-Care and J-Assure support packages providing advanced RMA, 24/7 TAC access, and on-site services.
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Which operating system runs on the EX2300?
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The EX2300 runs Junos OS, delivering a modular, single-image OS that ensures consistent feature sets, reliability, and automated software updates.
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What are common deployment scenarios for the EX2300?
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Typical use cases include enterprise access layer, branch office aggregation, PoE campus deployments, remote office connectivity, and integration into SD-Branch architectures.
