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EX4000 System Overview

Learn about the key features and benefits, models and specifications of EX4000 switches.

EX4000 Ethernet Switch

The EX4000 switches are suitable for small, medium, and large campus and branch enterprise deployments. You can use the switch models in high, medium, or low-density environments. The EX4000 switch models have inbuilt fixed fans and PSUs.

You can manage the EX4000 switches from the cloud and on premise. The switches allow for simple, efficient, and scalable network management using cloud-based hosted management applications, on-premise management tools, and APIs.

EX4000 are cloud-native switches and can be managed in Mist Cloud delivering simplicity of deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. These switches are designed keeping in mind that there is no IT staff available to provide technical IT support. You can deploy these switches in standalone or onboard them to Mist Cloud using Mist AI app with Zero-Touch Provisioning. After you onboard the switch, you can manage it using Mist Cloud for the life of the switch.

Managing these switches in Mist Cloud ensures good serviceability because of the following features of Mist Cloud:

  • Remote Management and Monitoring—Mist Cloud provides a robust interface for remote management and monitoring. This includes features such as remote configuration, firmware updates, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities

  • Centralized Control and Configuration—Mist Cloud offers a centralized dashboard that allows you to configure multiple switches across different locations from a single interface. This simplifies management tasks and reduces the need for physical access to each switch.

  • Automated Provisioning—Mist Cloud provides the ability to automate the provisioning of switches when adding them to the network. This streamlines the deployment process and reduces the potential for configuration errors.

  • Real-Time Analytics and Reporting—Mist Cloud provides real-time analytics and reporting on network performance, traffic patterns, and potential issues. This enables proactive identification of problems and quick resolution.

  • Alerts and Notifications—Mist Cloud can send alerts and notifications when anomalies or issues are detected. This helps administrators take timely action to address any potential problems.

  • Remote Diagnostics and Troubleshooting—Mist Cloud provides the ability to remotely diagnose and troubleshoot issues allowing to perform packet captures, remote console access, and other diagnostic tasks without needing physical access to the switches.

  • Firmware and Software Updates—Mist Cloud allows for seamless and centralized firmware and software updates. Regular updates ensure that the switches are equipped with the latest features, performance enhancements, and security patches.

  • Backup and Restore—Mist Cloud provides a reliable backup and restore mechanism for quickly recovering from network disruptions or failures. EX4000 switches can benefit from automated backup and easy restoration of configurations.

  • User Permissions and Access Control—Mist Cloud offer granular user permissions and access controls. This ensures that only authorized personnel can make changes to switch configurations.

  • Security—Mist Cloud uses robust security measures to protect your network data, configurations, and management access.

  • Scalability—As your network grows, Mist Cloud can accommodate additional switches and devices without compromising performance.

EX4000 switches offer a strong hardware foundation with best-in-class security in combination with the simplicity of the cloud and the power of Mist AI. You can use Juniper Mist Wired Assurance to onboard, configure, and manage EX4000 from the cloud with minimal effort. You can manage EX4000 switches by using the CLI also.

EX4000 switches support Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) technologies. You can deploy the switches on the core, distribution, or access layers, providing a multisite network overlay.

These are the key benefits of EX4000 switches:

  • Compact solution—The EX4000 switches are single-rack unit devices. They are ideal solutions for crowded wiring closets and access switch locations such as data centers, campuses, and branch offices. They provide carrier-class reliability of modular systems with the economics and flexibility of stackable platforms.

  • Mist Cloud managed—EX4000 switches are built to be cloud native. You can manage activities and features such as onboarding, fast bootup, streaming telemetry, and fast changes (JET) from the Mist cloud. Even though the EX4000 switches are built specifically for management in the Mist cloud, you can manage them on premise if you prefer.

  • Multigigabit—Newer wave 2 and 802.11ax access points can use higher interface speeds on network switches to support higher scale and bandwidth for users and applications.

EX4000 Switch Models

EX4000 line of switches consist of PoE multigigabit port models. These switches run on AC power and support front-to-back airflow.

Table 1: EX4000 Switch Models

Multigigabit

EX4000-12MP

EX4000-24MP

EX4000-48MP

Power over Ethernet Ports

EX4000 switches are available with or without Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+/PoE++) capability. PoE+ and PoE++ enabled ports provide electrical power to devices—such as IP phone, wireless access point, and security cameras—through network cables, negating the need for separate power cords. The EX4000 models that support PoE+ and PoE++ can provide PoE power on all their RJ-45 downlink ports. These PoE models support fast PoE and perpetual PoE.

  • EX4000-12MP, EX4000-24MP, and EX4000-48MP switches provide up to 60 W power per port.

For more information about PoE support on EX series switches, see Understanding PoE on EX Series Switches.

Note:

IEEE 802.3at class 4 powered devices require category 5 or higher Ethernet cables.

EX4000 Cooling System

EX4000-12MP has fanless convection cooling. EX4000-24MP and EX4000-48MP have inbuilt fixed AFO fans with front-to-back cooling.

EX4000 Power System

EX4000 switches have internal fixed AC PSUs.

Mounting Options and Cable Management for EX4000 Switches

The following table summarizes the mounting options for EX4000 switch models.

Table 2: EX4000 Mounting Options—Mounting Kits and Cable Guards

Mounting kit/Cable Guard

SKU No.

Provided/Orderable

Usage

Supported models

2-post rack mounting kit

EX4000-2PST-RMK

Provided

2-post rack mounting

EX4000-12MP,EX4000-24MP, EX4000-48MP

Adjustable 4-post rack-mount kit

EX4000-4PST-RMK

Orderable

4-post rack mounting

EX4000-24MP, EX4000-48MP

Four-post toolless rack-mount kit

JNP-4P-TL-1RU-RMK

Orderable

4-post toolless rack-mount kit

EX4000-24MP, EX4000-48MP

Wall mount kit

EX4000-WMK

Orderable

Wall mounting

EX4000-12MP

Magnet mount kit

EX4000-MMK

Orderable

Magnet mounting

EX4000-12MP

Din Rail Mounting

EX4000-DRK

Orderable

DIN Rail Mounting

EX4000-12MP

Cable Guard

EX4000-12-CGD

Orderable

Cable Guard for EX4000 switches

EX4000-12MP