juniper EX Series EX4300
The Juniper EX4300 is a 1U stackable campus access and data center top-of-rack switch delivering 320 Gbps of Virtual Chassis backplane bandwidth. Featuring 24 or 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with full PoE+ and four fixed 40GbE QSFP+ uplink/stacking ports, the EX4300 also supports optional modular uplink cards for 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity. Running Junos OS with comprehensive Layer 3 routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS, the EX4300 is a top-traded workhorse on secondary broker desks for high-performance enterprise deployments.
Specifications
| Brand | juniper |
|---|---|
| Family | EX Series |
| Form factor | 1U fixed switch |
| Released | Oct 2013 |
| Ports | 24 or 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports |
| Fixed uplinks | 4x 40GbE QSFP+ ports for Virtual Chassis stacking or uplinks |
| Uplink modules | Optional 4x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 40GbE QSFP+, or 8x 10GbE SFP+ modules |
| Stacking capacity | 320 Gbps Virtual Chassis bandwidth connecting up to 10 switches |
| Switching capacity | Up to 496 Gbps / 369 Mpps forwarding throughput |
Generations
- Previous generation: juniper EX Series EX4200
- Next generation: juniper EX Series EX4400
Check compatibility with Juniper
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Juniper has tested with the juniper EX Series EX4300.
- Compatibility Juniper Hardware Compatibility Tool (optics and modules)
- Specifications Juniper TechLibrary
- Support Juniper Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can the 40GbE QSFP+ ports on the EX4300 be channelized to 4x 10GbE?
Yes, using breakout cables the 40GbE ports can operate as four individual 10GbE interfaces.
Does the EX4300 support MACsec encryption?
Select EX4300 models support IEEE 802.1AE MACsec link encryption on access and uplink interfaces.
Buying or selling EX4300?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Juniper EX4300 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Juniper EX4300 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27