juniper EX Series EX9214
The Juniper EX9214 is a 14-slot 16U high-capacity modular core chassis switch engineered for large enterprise campus backbones and datacenter aggregation. Featuring two dedicated routing engine slots, two dedicated switch fabric module slots, and ten payload line card slots, the EX9214 provides up to 13.2 Tbps of aggregate system throughput. The modular architecture ensures deterministic forwarding, comprehensive traffic isolation, and complete zero-downtime hardware maintenance.
Specifications
| Brand | juniper |
|---|---|
| Family | EX Series |
| Form factor | modular chassis |
| Released | Mar 2013 |
| Slots | 14 slots (2 routing engine slots, 2 switch fabric slots, 10 payload line card slots) |
| Height | 16U rack enclosure with independent fabric and routing planes |
| Throughput | Up to 13.2 Tbps aggregate system capacity / up to 480 Gbps per line card slot |
| Fabric architecture | Centralized switch fabric cards separate from routing engines |
| Redundancy | Fully redundant power, cooling, routing engines, and switch fabric cards |
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 EX9214.
- Compatibility Juniper Hardware Compatibility Tool (optics and modules)
- Specifications Juniper TechLibrary
- Support Juniper Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the maximum 100GbE port density on the EX9214?
The EX9214 supports up to 40 wire-speed 100GbE QSFP28 ports using 4-port 100GbE line cards.
Does the EX9214 support DC power inputs?
Yes, both modular AC and DC power supply shelves are available for enterprise and telco facilities.
Buying or selling EX9214?
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 EX9214 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Juniper EX9214 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27