juniper EX Series EX4650
The Juniper EX4650 is a high-density 1U campus distribution, core, and datacenter top-of-rack switch delivering 48 ports of 10G/25G SFP28 and 8 ports of 40G/100G QSFP28. Providing 2 Tbps of non-blocking switching throughput, the EX4650 supports EVPN-VXLAN overlays, Virtual Chassis technology, and comprehensive Junos telemetry streaming. Widely deployed across enterprise backbones and traded actively on secondary markets, the EX4650 bridges modern high-speed campus aggregation and high-density virtualization.
Specifications
| Brand | juniper |
|---|---|
| Family | EX Series |
| Form factor | 1U fixed switch |
| Released | Nov 2018 |
| Ports | 48x 10G/25G SFP28 and 8x 40G/100G QSFP28 ports |
| Switching capacity | 2 Tbps / 1.49 Bpps wire-speed forwarding performance |
| Overlays | Hardware-accelerated EVPN-VXLAN campus fabric and datacenter interconnect |
| Stacking | Virtual Chassis technology connecting up to four EX4650 units |
| Management | Junos OS with telemetry streaming, Python scripting, and Mist AI monitoring |
Generations
- Previous generation: juniper EX Series EX4600
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 EX4650.
- Compatibility Juniper Hardware Compatibility Tool (optics and modules)
- Specifications Juniper TechLibrary
- Support Juniper Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Can the 25GbE SFP28 ports operate at 10GbE and 1GbE speeds?
Yes, all SFP28 ports are dual-speed and auto-negotiate to 10GbE or 1GbE using appropriate optics.
Does the EX4650 support EVPN-VXLAN in campus distribution?
Yes, it operates as an EVPN-VXLAN core, spine, or leaf device with full L2 and L3 gateway capabilities.
Buying or selling EX4650?
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 EX4650 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Juniper EX4650 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27