juniper EX Series EX4600
The Juniper EX4600 is a compact 1U 10GbE/40GbE enterprise campus distribution and aggregation switch. Featuring 24 fixed 10GbE SFP+ ports, 4 fixed 40GbE QSFP+ ports, and two expansion module bays supporting additional 10GbE or 40GbE ports, the EX4600 delivers 1.44 Tbps of switching throughput. Powered by Junos OS with Virtual Chassis technology connecting up to 10 switches, the EX4600 provides high availability, low latency, and redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans for campus cores and small datacenter aggregation.
Specifications
| Brand | juniper |
|---|---|
| Family | EX Series |
| Form factor | 1U fixed switch |
| Released | Jun 2014 |
| Ports | 24x fixed 10GbE SFP/SFP+ and 4x fixed 40GbE QSFP+ ports |
| Expansion slots | Two modular expansion bays supporting 8x 10GbE SFP+ or 4x 40GbE QSFP+ modules |
| Switching capacity | 1.44 Tbps / 1.07 Bpps forwarding performance |
| Virtual chassis | Interconnects up to 10 switches into a single logical management plane |
| Power and cooling | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and field-replaceable fans |
Generations
- Next generation: juniper EX Series EX4650
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 EX4600.
- Compatibility Juniper Hardware Compatibility Tool (optics and modules)
- Specifications Juniper TechLibrary
- Support Juniper Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can the EX4600 mix with EX4300 switches in a Virtual Chassis?
Yes, the EX4600 supports mixed-mode Virtual Chassis with EX4300 switches for campus aggregation and access layers.
What expansion modules are supported on the EX4600?
It supports an 8-port 10GbE SFP+ module and a 4-port 40GbE QSFP+ module in either expansion bay.
Buying or selling EX4600?
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 EX4600 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Juniper EX4600 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27