EX2300-C Ethernet Switch
Compact Fanless 12-port 10/100/1000BASE-T, 2 x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+
The EX2300-C Ethernet Switch offers a compact, power-efficient, cost-effective solution for low-density branch offices and enterprise workgroups. Featuring a fanless design, the EX2300-C is completely silent, making it ideal for open office deployments and commercial applications such as in retail stores. Access ports are available both with and without IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 802.3at PoE+ for powering attached network devices.
The EX2300-C is cloud-ready and ZTP-enabled, so you can onboard, configure, and manage it with Juniper Mist™ Wired Assurance for improved connected-device experiences. In addition, the Juniper Mist Cloud streamlines deploying and managing your campus fabric, while Mist AI simplifies operations and improves visibility into the performance of connected devices. Support for Juniper’s Virtual Chassis technology allows the interconnection of up to three EX2300-C switches with a fourth Virtual Chassis-compatible EX Series switch, which can all be managed together as a single logical device.
Features + Benefits
Juniper Mist Wired Assurance
Claim, configure and troubleshoot switches with a few clicks. Wired Assurance delivers better experiences for connected devices through AI-powered automation and service level expectations (SLEs) with Mist’s AI engine and microservices cloud.
The EX Switches provide rich streaming telemetry data to enable the insights for switch health metrics and anomaly detection. Streamline IT operations, reduce mean time to repair, and deliver optimized experiences across wired and wireless.
Virtual Chassis
EX2300 Virtual Chassis configurations operate as highly resilient unified systems, providing simplified management.
Virtual Chassis technology connects up to four EX2300 switches to operate as a single logical device, reducing operational expenses and simplifying management.
Fanless Design
These silent, air-cooled switches don’t use internal fans, reducing power consumption and improving reliability by eliminating parts that can fail.
The EX2300-C switches are fanless, resulting in a silent operation suitable for deployments in workgroup areas. The fanless design also reduces power consumption and improves mean time between failures (MTBF) by eliminating moving parts.
Eight QoS Queues
Eight QoS queues per switch port ensure proper prioritization of voice, video, and multiple levels of data traffic, with room to converge other networks, such as building automation and video security systems.
The EX2300 also supports a wide range of policy options, including strict priority, low latency, weighted random early detection (WRED), and shaped-deficit weighted round robin (SDWRR) queuing.
The Juniper Networks EX2300-C Ethernet Switch offers an economical, entry-level solution in a compact, fanless form factor for access layer deployments in branches, retail, and workgroup environments.
The EX2300-C supports Juniper Networks Virtual Chassis technology, allowing up to four interconnected switches to be managed as a single logical device, delivering a scalable, pay-as-you-grow solution for expanding networks.
The EX2300-C is onboarded, provisioned, and managed in the Juniper Mist Cloud Architecture, with Wired Assurance delivering better experiences for connected devices through AI-powered automation and service levels.
The Juniper Networks® EX2300-C Ethernet Switch delivers a compact, silent, and power-efficient platform for low-density branch deployments and commercial access or enterprise workgroup environments outside the wiring closet.
Featuring 12 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports and two 10GbE uplink ports with and without Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) in a fanless design, the EX2300-C switches deliver a powerful solution for supporting services such as unified communications, IP telephony, closed circuit television (CCTV), and other applications in office, classroom, hospitality, and other space and wiring-constrained environments.
The key features of the EX2300-C switch include:
• Multiple hardware configurations:
-12 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports and two SFP+ 10GbE uplink ports
-12 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE/PoE+ access ports and two SFP+ 10GbE uplink ports
• IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) compliance, allowing a variety of devices to draw power from the switch through the access ports
• Cloud-managed and driven by Mist AI with Juniper Mist Wired Assurance
• Virtual Chassis support, allowing up to four switches to be interconnected and managed as a single logical device (optional license required)
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support for GbE access ports
• Compact design featuring fanless and noiseless operation
Architecture and Key Components
The fixed-configuration EX2300-C line of Ethernet switches delivers complete Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 switching capabilities to satisfy the low-density branch and low-density wiring closet connectivity requirements of today’s high-performance business needs. The EX2300-C models extend that reach into workgroup environments that reside outside the wiring closet, including branch offices, retail access applications, education, hospitality, and other locations where the switch is deployed in open areas inside a building.
Two versions are available. The EX2300-C-12T offers 12 front panel 10/100/1000BASE-T access ports and two SFP+ 10GbE uplink ports. The EX2300-C-12P offers 12 front panel 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3af/IEEE 802.3at (PoE/PoE+) access ports, which can be used for powering networked devices such as telephones, video cameras, multiple radio IEEE 802.11ac wireless LAN (WLAN) access points, and videophones in converged network environments. In addition, the EX2300-C-12P has two SFP+ 10GbE uplink ports.
The uplink ports can be used to connect to higher-layer devices such as aggregation switches or routers. The uplink ports can also be configured as Virtual Chassis interfaces and connected via standard 10GbE interfaces. A fixed internal power supply ensures operational simplicity.
Cloud Management with Juniper Mist Wired Assurance
Juniper Mist Wired Assurance, a cloud-based service driven by Mist AI to claim, configure, manage, and troubleshoot the EX2300-C, delivers AI-powered automation and service levels to ensure a better experience for connected devices. Wired Assurance leverages rich Junos switch telemetry data to simplify operations, reduce mean time to repair, and improve visibility. Wired Assurance offers the following features:
Day 0 operations — Onboard switches seamlessly by claiming a greenfield switch or adopting a brownfield switch with a single activation code for true plug-and-play simplicity.
Day 1 operations — Implement a template-based configuration model for bulk rollouts of traditional and campus fabric deployments, while retaining the flexibility and control required to apply custom site- or switch-specific attributes. Automate provisioning of ports via Dynamic Port Profiles.
Day 2 operations — Leverage the AI in Juniper Mist Wired Assurance to meet service-level expectations such as throughput, successful connects, and switch health with key pre- and post-connection metrics (see Figure 1). Add the self-driving capabilities in Marvis Actions to detect loops, add missing VLANs, fix misconfigured ports, identify bad cables, isolate flapping ports, and discover persistently failing clients (see Figure 2). And perform software upgrades easily through Juniper Mist cloud.
The addition of Marvis, a complementary Virtual Network Assistant driven by Mist AI, lets you start building a self-driving network that simplifies network operations and streamlines troubleshooting via automatic fixes for EX Series switches or recommended actions for external systems.
Virtual Chassis Technology
The EX2300-C supports Juniper’s unique Virtual Chassis technology, enabling up to four interconnected EX2300-C switches to be managed as a single logical device and delivering a scalable, pay-as-you-grow solution for expanding network environments. The EX2300-C can also be connected to an existing Virtual Chassis configuration composed of EX2300 switches.
While EX2300-C switches can be interconnected over either of the two front panel 10GbE uplink ports, these ports can also be configured as 1GbE uplinks to aggregation devices by disabling the Virtual Chassis technology.
When deployed in a Virtual Chassis configuration, the EX2300-C switches elect a primary and a backup switch based on a set of preconfigured policies or criteria. The primary switch automatically creates and updates the switching and optional routing tables on all other Virtual Chassis switch members. Switches can be added to or removed from the Virtual Chassis configuration without service disruption.
EX2300-C Virtual Chassis configurations operate as highly resilient unified systems, providing simplified management using a single IP address, single telnet/SSH session, single command-line interface (CLI), automatic version checking, and automatic configuration. The EX2300-C switches are also capable of local switching, so packets coming into a port destined for another port on the same switch do not have to traverse the Virtual Chassis, increasing forwarding capacities.
EX2300-C Virtual Chassis configurations implement the same slot/module/port numbering schema as other Juniper Networks chassis-based products, providing true chassis-like operations. By using a consistent operating system and a single configuration file, all switches in a Virtual Chassis configuration are treated as a single device, simplifying overall system maintenance and management.
Simplified Operations
Virtual Chassis technology simplifies network management for smaller deployments. Up to four interconnected EX2300-C switches can be managed as a single device utilizing a single Junos OS image and a single configuration file, reducing the overall number of units to monitor and manage. When the Junos OS is upgraded on the primary switch in an EX2300-C Virtual Chassis configuration, the software is automatically upgraded on all other member switches at the same time.
Dedicated front panel RJ-45 and USB console ports offer flexible out-of-band management options, while a front panel USB port can be used to easily upload the Juniper Networks Junos operating system and configuration files. All front panel access and uplink ports have dedicated link status and link activity LEDs. In addition, a series of front panel LEDs offer system status information with a button that allows users to toggle through four different modes for reporting speed (SPD), duplex mode (DX), administrative status (EN), and PoE status (PoE). A fixed internal power supply ensures operational simplicity.
Easy Provisioning
Auto-configuration and Auto-Image Install features allow the switches to be configured and imaged over the network using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) message exchange process. These features eliminate the need to stage devices prior to deployment, dramatically reducing operational expenses. Auto-configuration and Auto Image Install allow new branches and retail stores to rapidly deploy their networks, and they also enable software upgrades and security fixes to be performed at the touch of a button. The ZTP feature allows a DHCP server to push configuration details and software images to multiple switches at boot-up time.
Campus Fabric Deployments
Juniper campus fabrics support these validated architectures with the EX2300-C switch playing the role of access switch in a Virtual Chassis:
• EVPN multihoming (collapsed core or distribution): A collapsed core architecture combines the core and distribution layers into a single switch, turning the traditional three-tier hierarchal network into a two-tier network. This eliminates the need for STP across the campus network by providing multihoming capabilities from the access to the core layer. EVPN multihoming can be deployed and managed using the Juniper Mist cloud.
• Core-Distribution: A pair of interconnected EX Series core or distribution switches provide L2 EVPN and L3 VXLAN gateway support. The EVPN-VXLAN network between the distribution and core layers offers two modes: centrally or edge routed bridging overlay.
In all these EVPN-VXLAN deployment modes, EX2300-C switches can be used at the access layer.
Managing AI-Driven Campus Fabric with the Juniper Mist Cloud
Juniper Mist Wired Assurance brings cloud management and Mist AI to campus fabric. It sets a new standard moving away from traditional network management towards AI-driven operations, while delivering better experiences to connected devices. The Juniper Mist Cloud streamlines deployment and management of campus fabric architectures by allowing:
• Automated deployment and zero touch deployment
• Anomaly detection
• Root cause analysis
Compact Form Factor
At 10.98 inches wide and 9.4 inches deep, EX2300-C switches can be easily and discreetly installed on desktops, on or under shelves, or on walls. An optional magnetic mounting pad is available for securing the EX2300-C switches to metal surfaces. Rack-mount kits are also available for installing the switches in standard 19-inch wiring racks. Wall mounting can be done using the flexible mounting slots on the bottom of the chassis to attach to the screws on the wall.
Silent Operation
The EX2300-C switches are fanless, resulting in a silent operation suitable for deployments in workgroup areas. The fanless design also reduces power consumption and improves mean time between failures (MTBF) by eliminating moving parts.
Low Power
The fanless design reduces the power consumed by the EX2300-C switches. Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) ports ensure low power consumption when the network link is idle.
Access Security
Working as an enforcement point within the Access Policy Infrastructure, the EX2300-C provides standards-based 802.1X port-level access control as well as L2-L4 policy enforcement based on user identity, location, device, or a combination of these. If access is granted, the switch assigns the user to a specific VLAN based on authorization levels.
The EX2300-C also provides a full complement of port security features, including DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection (DAI), and media access control (MAC) limiting to defend against internal and external spoofing, and man-in-the-middle and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
Physical Security
Security slots on either side of the switch accept locking devices that physically secure switches, preventing them from being easily removed in open space or unsecured environments.
PoE/PoE+ Power
The EX2300-C-12P switch delivers power for supporting networked devices such as telephones, video cameras, IEEE 802.11n WLAN access points, and videophones. It supports the IEEE 802.3af PoE standard, as well as IEEE 802.3at PoE+ with a budget of 124 watts. At maximum power, the 12-port EX2300-C-12P can provide the full 15.4 watts of Class 3 PoE to a maximum of eight ports simultaneously, and the full 30 watts of PoE+ to a maximum of four ports simultaneously. Attached devices draw the necessary power until the PoE power budget is exhausted.
Junos Operating System
The EX2300-C switches run the same Junos OS that is used by other Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches, QFX Series Switches, Juniper Routers, Juniper SRX Firewalls, and the Juniper NFX Series Network Services Platform. By using a common operating system, Juniper delivers a consistent implementation and operation of control plane features across all products.
Flex Licensing
Juniper Flex licensing offers a common, simple, and flexible licensing model for EX Series access switches, enabling customers to purchase features based on their network and business needs.
Flex licensing is offered in Standard, Advanced, and Premium tiers. Standard tier features are available with the Junos OS image that ships with EX Series switches. Additional features can be unlocked with the purchase of a Flex Advanced or Flex Premium license.
The Flex Advanced and Premium licenses for the EX Series platforms are class based, determined by the number of access ports on the switch. Class 1 (C1) switches have 12 ports, Class 2 (C2) switches have 24 Ports, and Class 3 (C3) switches have 32 or 48 Ports.
The EX2300-C switches support both subscription and perpetual Flex licenses. Subscription licenses are offered for three- and five-year terms. In addition to Junos features, the Flex Advanced and Premium subscription licenses include Juniper Mist Wired Assurance. Flex Advanced and Premium subscription licenses also allow portability across the same tier and class of switches, ensuring investment protection for the customer.
Full specification and details can be found in the Product Datasheet PDF file
