Description
Product Specification
The EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch is a 48-port, L3 managed, stackable switch designed for medium to large enterprise networks. In this article, we will explain in detail what the EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch is, its features, and how it can benefit your enterprise network.
Overview of EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch
The EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch is a high-performance, multi-layer switch that provides flexible, reliable, and scalable network connectivity. It features 48 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, four dual-purpose Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports (10/100/1000BASE-T or SFP), and two 40 GbE QSFP+ uplink ports. The switch supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, with a switching capacity of up to 101.2 Gbps and a forwarding rate of up to 75.4 million packets per second (Mpps). The switch also supports a wide range of advanced features, including virtual LANs (VLANs), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Quality of Service (QoS).
Managed Switch
The EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch is a managed switch, which means that it can be configured and managed remotely. The switch supports a range of management protocols, including Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), and Web-based management. With these management protocols, network administrators can monitor the switch’s performance, configure network settings, and troubleshoot network issues remotely.
Stackable Switch
The EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch is also a stackable switch, which means that multiple switches can be stacked together to form a single logical switch. This provides network administrators with greater flexibility, as they can expand their network by adding additional switches as needed. Stacking also provides redundancy, as if one switch in the stack fails, the other switches can continue to provide network connectivity.
Layer 3 Switching
The EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch supports Layer 3 switching, which means that it can route traffic between different subnets. This provides greater flexibility in network design, as it allows network administrators to segment their network into multiple subnets based on different criteria, such as department or location. Layer 3 switching can also improve network performance, as it reduces the amount of broadcast traffic on the network.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support
The EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch also supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which means that it can provide power to connected devices, such as VoIP phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras, through the Ethernet cable. This eliminates the need for separate power supplies for these devices, reducing the amount of cabling required and simplifying network deployment.
Advanced Features
The EX4200-48T-DC Juniper Switch supports a wide range of advanced features that can improve network performance and security. These features include:
- Virtual LANs (VLANs) – Allows network administrators to create multiple logical networks within a single physical network, providing greater flexibility in network design and improving network security.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) – Allows network administrators to aggregate multiple physical links between switches into a single logical link, improving network performance and redundancy.
- Quality of Service (QoS) – Allows network administrators to prioritize network traffic based on different criteria, such as application or user, ensuring that critical traffic receives priority over non-critical traffic.
General Information about the Juniper EX4200-48T-DC
- Manufacturer: Juniper
- Part Number or SKU # EX4200-48T-DC
- Product Series: 4200
- Product Type: Ethernet Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports: 52
- Uplink Port: Yes
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 48
- Port/Expansion Slot Details: 48 x Gigabit Ethernet Network
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology: 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP
- Shared SFP Slot: Yes
- Number of SFP Slots: 4
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported: 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable: Yes
- Management: JUNOS CLI
- HTTP
- SNMP v1, v2, v3
- RMON 1, 2, 3, 9
- DHCP server
- DNS resolver
- IEEE 802.1p QoS
- Telnet
- VLANS
Memory
- Standard Memory: 1 GB
- Memory Technology: DRAM
- Flash Memory: 1 GB
