EX4600-40F Juniper EX4600 24-Port 10GBE SFP+/4xQSFP+ Switch
Juniper EX4600-40F Ethernet Switch
High-Performance 10GbE/40GbE Distribution and Campus Core Switch
**THIS SKU DOES NOT INCLUDE POWER SUPPLIES OR FAN TRAYS.
The Juniper Networks EX4600-40F Ethernet Switch is a high-performance, scalable switching solution designed for enterprise campus distribution, aggregation layers, and data center top-of-rack (ToR) deployments. With a compact 1RU form factor, this switch delivers exceptional port density, flexibility, and throughput, making it ideal for modern, high-bandwidth network environments.
The EX4600-40F features 24 dual-speed 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ ports and 4 high-speed 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports, providing a powerful combination of access and uplink connectivity. With a switching capacity of up to 1.44 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 1.07 Bpps, it ensures wire-speed performance and low latency for demanding applications such as virtualization, cloud computing, and large-scale enterprise workloads.
A key advantage of the EX4600 Series is its modular expansion capability, with two expansion slots that support additional 10GbE or 40GbE modules. This allows the switch to scale up to 72 × 10GbE ports, offering long-term investment protection as network requirements grow.
The switch supports Juniper Virtual Chassis technology, enabling up to 10 interconnected switches to operate as a single logical device. This simplifies network management, improves operational efficiency, and provides high availability through graceful failover and high-speed stacking (up to 480 Gbps bandwidth).
With full support for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and multicast protocols, the EX4600-40F is suitable for both distribution and core network roles. It also includes Unified In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for zero-downtime updates and Insight Technology for real-time buffer monitoring and congestion analysis.
Designed for reliability, the switch includes dual hot-swappable power supplies, redundant cooling, and flexible airflow options (AFO/AFI) to fit various data center environments. Fully integrated with Junos OS and compatible with automation tools like Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef, the Juniper EX4600-40F provides a powerful, flexible, and future-ready switching solution for next-generation networks.
Product Specifications – Juniper Networks EX4600-40F 24-Port 10GbE + 40GbE Uplinks Data Center & Campus Switch
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Juniper Networks EX4600-40F Ethernet Switch |
| Manufacturer | Juniper Networks |
| Part Number | EX4600-40F |
| Product Type | Fixed-Configuration Ethernet Switch with Expansion |
| Switch Series | Juniper EX4600 Series |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise Campus Distribution, Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR), Aggregation |
| Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| Fixed Ports | 24 × 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | 2 × Modular Expansion Slots |
| Expansion Options | 8 × 10GbE or 4 × 40GbE modules |
| Maximum Port Density | Up to 72 × 10GbE (via breakout and expansion modules) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 1.44 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 1.07 Billion Packets per Second (Bpps) |
| Virtual Chassis Support | Yes (up to 10 switches) |
| Virtual Chassis Bandwidth | Up to 480 Gbps stacking bandwidth |
| Operating System | Junos OS |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Static Routing |
| Multicast Support | IGMP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM |
| QoS Support | Advanced QoS with traffic classification and scheduling |
| Insight Technology | Dynamic buffer monitoring and congestion visibility |
| ISSU Support | Unified In-Service Software Upgrade (zero downtime upgrades) |
| Automation Support | Python, Ansible, Puppet, Chef |
| Network Virtualization | VXLAN support (depending on configuration) |
| Security Features | ACLs, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
| Cooling System | Redundant fan modules |
| Airflow Options | Front-to-Back (AFO) or Back-to-Front (AFI) |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9,216 bytes |
| Latency | Low-latency switching architecture |
| Power Consumption | ~250–350 W (depending on configuration) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Rack Mounting | Standard 19-inch rack |
| High Availability | Graceful switchover with Virtual Chassis |
| Scalability | Modular expansion for future growth |
| Use Cases | Enterprise distribution, campus core, data center aggregation, cloud networking |
FAQs:
Q1. Can I use the 40GbE ports as 10GbE ports?
Yes. All four fixed QSFP+ ports can be channelized into 4x10GbE interfaces using breakout cables, significantly increasing your 10G port density.
Q2. Does the EX4600 support mixed Virtual Chassis?
Yes. The EX4600 can form a "mixed" Virtual Chassis with EX4300 switches, allowing you to combine 1G/PoE access ports with 10G/40G distribution ports in a single managed stack.
Q3. Is this switch suitable for a data center?
Absolutely. Due to its low latency, high 10GbE density, and front-to-back/back-to-front airflow options, it is frequently used as a Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch.
Q4. What expansion modules are available?
You can add the EX4600-EM-8SFP (8-port 10GbE SFP+) or the QFX-EM-4Q (4-port 40GbE QSFP+) to the expansion slots.
Q5. Does it support MACsec?
Yes, the EX4600 supports IEEE 802.1ae MACsec for wire-speed hardware encryption on its ports, ensuring secure data transport across the campus.
