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What is the Juniper EX4600 Series Ethernet Switch?
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The Juniper EX4600 Series is a fixed-configuration, high-performance Ethernet switch offering a versatile platform for enterprise campus and data center access with up to 1.44 Tbps of switching capacity and advanced Junos OS features.
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What performance and throughput does the EX4600 deliver?
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The EX4600 delivers up to 1.44 Tbps of switching capacity and 1.08 Bpps of forwarding performance, ensuring wire-speed Layer 2/3 processing for demanding enterprise and data center environments.
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What port density and connectivity options are available?
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The EX4600 offers 48 fixed 10 GbE RJ45/SFP+ ports plus four flexible 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks, supporting breakout for up to sixteen 10 GbE connections per module.
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Does the EX4600 support Juniper Virtual Chassis technology?
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Yes. The EX4600 supports 2-node and 10-node Virtual Chassis configurations, enabling unified management, single-point provisioning, and resilient fabric interconnect.
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What Layer 2 and Layer 3 features are supported?
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It supports advanced Layer 2 features such as MLAG, QinQ, and VXLAN Border Gateway, plus Layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and VRF-lite for multi-tenant segmentation.
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Which advanced routing protocols does the EX4600 support?
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The EX4600 supports OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, RIP, and segment routing, delivering scalable dynamic routing for campus cores and leaf-spine fabrics.
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How does the EX4600 ensure network security?
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The switch includes features like MACsec encryption on 10 GbE ports, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and unified access control via 802.1X and Juniper Policy Enforcer.
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Does the EX4600 support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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No. The EX4600 is designed for high-density 10 GbE and 40 GbE connectivity and does not include PoE/PoE+ functionality.
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What management and automation capabilities are available?
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Management options include Junos CLI, Junos Space, J-Web GUI, NETCONF, REST API, and Ansible modules for full lifecycle automation and monitoring.
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How do Junos OS features enhance EX4600 operations?
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Junos OS delivers modular, single-stream upgrades, in-service software upgrades (ISSU), consistent scripting, and telemetry for proactive health monitoring and streamlined operations.
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What high-availability and redundancy mechanisms are included?
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The EX4600 supports redundant power supplies, Virtual Chassis redundancy, nonstop active routing (NSR), nonstop bridging (NSB), and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for zero-downtime maintenance.
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How is power consumption optimized on the EX4600?
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The switch employs energy-efficient silicon, variable-speed fans, and power budgeting, achieving up to 70% lower power usage per port compared to legacy designs.
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What are the typical deployment use cases for the EX4600?
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Common use cases include campus distribution, high-density data center leaf/spine access, Internet edge aggregation, and virtualization-ready network fabrics.
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What licensing and support options are available for the EX4600?
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Juniper offers a perpetual licensing model with base feature support; advanced features like CoS or MACsec require feature licenses. Support plans include J-Care, J-Care Plus, and Software Advantage.
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How does the EX4600 integrate with campus and data center fabrics?
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The EX4600 integrates as a leaf or distribution node in EVPN-VXLAN or Junos Virtual Chassis fabrics, providing unified policy, automation, and scalable multi-site connectivity.
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What distinguishes the EX4600 from other access switches?
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Its high 10 GbE density, wire-speed VXLAN support, robust Virtual Chassis scaling, and power-optimized design set it apart for demanding enterprise and data center environments.
