juniper EX Series EX9208
The Juniper EX9208 is an 8-slot 8U modular enterprise campus core and aggregation chassis switch. Designed with dual redundant routing engine/switch fabric slots and six dedicated payload line card slots, the EX9208 delivers up to 4.8 Tbps of system switching capacity. Running Junos OS and supporting EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, and advanced traffic policing, the chassis provides comprehensive scalability for large universities, healthcare networks, and enterprise headquarters.
Specifications
| Brand | juniper |
|---|---|
| Family | EX Series |
| Form factor | modular chassis |
| Released | Mar 2013 |
| Slots | 8 slots (2 routing engine/switch fabric slots, 6 payload line card slots) |
| Height | 8U rack enclosure with redundant fans and power feeds |
| Throughput | Up to 4.8 Tbps switching capacity / up to 480 Gbps per payload slot |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swappable routing engines, N+1 power supply redundancy, and redundant fan trays |
| Software | Junos OS with MPLS, VPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, and carrier-class high availability |
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 EX9208.
- Compatibility Juniper Hardware Compatibility Tool (optics and modules)
- Specifications Juniper TechLibrary
- Support Juniper Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How many 10GbE ports can an EX9208 support?
Populated with high-density line cards, the EX9208 supports up to 240 wire-speed 10GbE ports.
Are EX9200 line cards interchangeable across EX9204, EX9208, and EX9214?
Yes, line cards are fully interchangeable across all EX9200 series modular chassis models.
Buying or selling EX9208?
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 EX9208 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Juniper EX9208 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27