EX4500 Switch Models
The EX4500 switch is available in two models—one with front-to-back airflow and the other with back-to-front airflow. Table 1 lists the two models for an EX4500 switch and the components included in each model.
 | Note: The side of the switch where the network ports are located is the front of the switch. |
Table 1: EX4500 Switch Models and Their Components
Model | Access Port Configuration | Direction of Airflow | Switch Components |
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EX4500-40F-FB | 40-port GbE/10GbE SFP/SFP+ | Front-to-back |
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EX4500-40F-BF | 40-port GbE/10GbE SFP/SFP+ | Back-to-front |
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| Note: Uplink modules and transceivers are not part of the EX4500 switch’s shipping configuration. If you want to purchase uplink modules, transceivers, or additional power supplies for your switch configuration, you must order them separately. |
 | Caution: Mixing power supplies with front-to-back airflow and back-to-front airflow in the same chassis is not supported. |
