The Juniper Networks EX2300 Multigigabit Ethernet Switch delivers a compact, high-density switching solution for small network environments where space, power consumption, and budget are important considerations.

Designed in a compact 1RU form factor, the EX2300 Multigigabit provides 1GbE and 2.5GbE access connectivity to support modern wired devices and higher-bandwidth wireless infrastructure.

The platform is suitable for:

• Access-layer refresh projects
• New network deployments
• Small enterprise environments
• Branch networks
• High-density wired and wireless access

With support for PoE and PoE+, the EX2300 Multigigabit can also provide network connectivity and power for compatible devices such as Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ac wireless access points.

Cloud-Ready Multigigabit Switching

The EX2300 Multigigabit is cloud-ready and supports Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP).

Through Juniper Mist Wired Assurance, organizations can:

• Onboard switches
• Configure devices
• Monitor network performance
• Manage connected devices
• Troubleshoot network issues

The Juniper Mist Cloud also simplifies campus fabric deployment and ongoing management.

Mist AI provides additional visibility into connected-device performance while helping simplify network operations.

Features and Benefits

Juniper Mist Wired Assurance

Juniper Mist Wired Assurance allows administrators to claim, configure, and troubleshoot EX2300 switches through a cloud-based management platform.

AI-powered automation and Service-Level Expectations help improve the experience of connected devices.

EX switches also provide rich streaming telemetry that can deliver insights into:

• Switch health
• Network performance
• Network anomalies
• Connected-device experience

These capabilities help organizations streamline IT operations and reduce Mean Time to Repair.

Virtual Chassis

The EX2300 Multigigabit supports Juniper Virtual Chassis technology.

Up to:

• 4 EX2300 switches

can be interconnected and managed as a single logical device.

This unified architecture helps simplify:

• Switch management
• Network administration
• Configuration
• Expansion

Virtual Chassis provides organizations with a scalable approach to increasing access-port capacity without significantly increasing management complexity.

Entry-Level Multigigabit Switching

The EX2300 Multigigabit is designed to help organizations transition to higher network access speeds while continuing to use existing cabling infrastructure.

Multigigabit access ports support:

• 1GbE
• 2.5GbE

This provides additional bandwidth for devices that require more than traditional Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

Eight QoS Queues

Each EX2300 switch port supports:

• 8 Quality of Service queues

These queues help prioritize different types of network traffic, including:

• Voice
• Video
• Business data
• Building automation
• Video security systems

The available QoS capabilities allow organizations to support multiple traffic types across a converged network infrastructure.

EX2300 Product Architecture

The Juniper Networks EX2300 family provides a compact, high-performance switching solution for converged network access deployments.

Each switch includes an ASIC-based Packet Forwarding Engine with an integrated CPU.

This architecture is designed to provide wire-rate forwarding even when control-plane features are enabled.

The Packet Forwarding Engine is based on field-proven Juniper Networks technology and provides enterprise networks with the performance and reliability associated with Juniper networking platforms.

Power over Ethernet

Selected EX2300 models support:

• IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+

These technologies can provide power to compatible network devices such as:

• IP telephones
• Video cameras
• WLAN access points
• Videophones

PoE-enabled EX2300 switches provide a maximum total system PoE budget of:

• 750W

This can support:

• Up to 15.4W of IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE on as many as 48 ports
• Up to 30W of IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on as many as 24 ports

Multigigabit Access Connectivity

The EX2300 family includes models that provide multigigabit PoE+ access connectivity of up to:

• 2.5Gbps

These higher-speed ports can support devices such as:

• IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless access points

This additional bandwidth allows the switching infrastructure to support a larger number of wireless users and higher-performance wireless environments.

Flexible EX2300 Connectivity

The EX2300 family supports several access and uplink configurations.

Key connectivity capabilities include:

• Up to 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports
• PoE and non-PoE configurations
• Flexible 1GbE SFP uplinks
• Flexible 10GbE SFP+ uplinks

The multigigabit models provide:

24-Port Model

• 8 x 1/2.5GbE multigigabit ports

48-Port Model

• 16 x 1/2.5GbE multigigabit ports

Energy Efficient Ethernet

The EX2300 supports:

• Energy Efficient Ethernet

on 1GbE ports.

This helps reduce power consumption across compatible Ethernet connections.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Capabilities

The EX2300 provides:

• Complete Layer 2 switching
• Basic Layer 3 switching

Base Layer 3 capabilities include:

• RIP
• Static routing

This allows the platform to address common enterprise access networking requirements.

Virtual Chassis Uplinks

Uplink ports can also be configured as Virtual Chassis interfaces.

Switches can be connected using standard:

• 10GbE optical interfaces

An optional Virtual Chassis license is required for this functionality.

Simplified Hardware Design

EX2300 switches use:

• Fixed power supplies
• Fixed uplink ports

This helps simplify switch deployment and ongoing operation.

Additional design characteristics include:

• Low power consumption
• Low-acoustic fans
• Compact 10-inch deep footprint

These characteristics allow flexible deployment in environments where space and noise levels are important.

IPv6 Management

The EX2300 supports IPv6 management functionality including:

• Neighbor Discovery
• Telnet
• SSH
• DNS
• System logging
• NTP

Junos Operating System

The EX2300 runs the Juniper Networks Junos operating system.

A single Junos OS release train provides consistent control-plane functionality across supported Juniper platforms.

The modular Junos OS architecture also helps prevent a complete switch reboot if an individual protocol feature experiences a failure.

Management Interfaces

The EX2300 includes several management options, including:

• Juniper J-Web interface
• RJ-45 serial console port
• USB mini console port on 1GbE access models
• Out-of-band Ethernet management port

Environmental Compliance

The EX2300 is certified for:

• Reduction of Hazardous Substances compliance

EX2300-24MP

The EX2300-24MP provides a 24-port access configuration combining standard Gigabit Ethernet and multigigabit connectivity.

1GbE Ports

• Ports 8–23

Multigigabit Ports

• Ports 0–7
• 1GbE/2.5GbE connectivity

Power over Ethernet

• PoE/PoE+ supported on all access ports

Uplinks

• 4 x SFP+ ports

Fans

• 3 fans

Airflow

• Side-to-side airflow

EX2300-48MP

The EX2300-48MP provides a higher-density 48-port multigigabit configuration.

1GbE Ports

• Ports 0–15
• Ports 32–47

Multigigabit Ports

• Ports 16–31
• 1GbE/2.5GbE connectivity

Power over Ethernet

• PoE/PoE+ supported on all access ports

Uplinks

• 6 x SFP+ ports

Fans

• 4 fans

Airflow

• Side-to-side airflow

EX2300 Multigigabit Platform Specifications

Form Factor

• 1RU

Port Density

Available connectivity includes:

• 100Mbps
• 1GbE
• 2.5GbE
• SFP+ uplink options

Power

The platform supports:

• PoE
• PoE+
• Up to 30W per port

Switching Capacity

The EX2300 Multigigabit platform provides:

• 264 Gbps switching capacity

Fabric

The platform supports:

• Juniper Virtual Chassis

Up to four EX2300 switches can be managed as a single logical system.

Compact Multigigabit Switching for Modern Access Networks

The Juniper EX2300 Multigigabit Ethernet Switch provides a compact platform for organizations that need higher access speeds without moving to a larger switching architecture.

With 1GbE and 2.5GbE access connectivity, PoE and PoE+ support, SFP+ uplinks, Virtual Chassis support for up to four switches, Juniper Mist cloud management, and switching capacity reaching 264 Gbps, the EX2300 Multigigabit provides a flexible foundation for modern wired and wireless access deployments.