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EX4500-40F vs EX2300-24T: Juniper Switch Showdown for Modern Networks
May 19 , 2025 174


1. Technical Showdown

FeatureEX4500-40FEX2300-24T
Switching Capacity480 Gbps (40Gbps QSFP+ × 12)176 Gbps (10Gbps SFP+ × 24)
Latency3.6μs (low-latency mode)5.2μs (standard mode)
Forwarding Rate1.8 Bpps (with 40G uplinks)0.9 Bpps (optimized for 10G)
Memory8GB DDR4 (expandable to 16GB)4GB DDR3 (non-expandable)
Storage32GB SSD (supports 100k+ MAC addresses)16GB eMMC (limited to 50k MAC entries)
RedundancyDual redundant power supplies, hot-swappableSingle power supply, limited redundancy

2. Feature Breakdown

  • EX4500-40F

    • Advanced Virtual Chassis stacking for up to 10 units

    • Native VXLAN/EVPN support for overlay networks

    • 40G QSFP+ ports for spine-leaf architectures

  • EX2300-24T

    • Compact 1U form factor for branch offices

    • Built-in 802.3af/at PoE+ (up to 30W per port)

    • Simplified CLI for rapid deployment

3. User Experience Insights

  • EX4500-40F:

    • Steep learning curve for Junos CLI but highly customizable

    • 24/7 monitoring via Juniper’s AppFormix analytics

  • EX2300-24T:

    • Plug-and-play setup ideal for SMBs

    • Limited visibility for complex troubleshooting

4. Price & Value Analysis

  • EX4500-40F: $14,500 (ideal for enterprises prioritizing scalability)

  • EX2300-24T: $3,900 (cost-effective for small-scale deployments)

5. Real-World Use Cases

  • EX4500-40F: Deployed in a fintech firm’s core network to handle 100k+ concurrent tunnels

  • EX2300-24T: Equipped a retail chain’s 50+ stores with unified IoT device management

6. Technical Specs Deep Dive

  • EX4500-40F:

    • 2.4GHz quad-core CPU with 8GB cache

    • Supports 128K MAC tables and 32K IPv4 routes

  • EX2300-24T:

    • 1.6GHz dual-core CPU

    • Limited to 32K MAC entries and 8K IPv4 routes

7. Eco-Friendly Features

  • EX4500-40F: 87W power draw (Energy Star certified)

  • EX2300-24T: 370W max (due to PoE+ overhead)

8. Compatibility Matrix

  • EX4500-40F: Integrates with Contrail SDN, Palo Alto firewalls

  • EX2300-24T: Works with Meraki controllers, basic SNMP monitoring

9. Final Verdict
Choose EX4500-40F if:
✅ You need a future-proof backbone for 40G/100G upgrades
✅ Your network demands ultra-low latency and massive scalability

Opt for EX2300-24T if:
✅ Your budget is capped under $5K
✅ You require quick deployment for edge locations



Tags: Juniper switch

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