Juniper EX2300 Series – Access switch
Highlights:
Key Features:
- Flexible Access Port Options: Models with 12, 24, or 48 ports supporting 1 GbE or multigigabit (1/2.5 GbE) access on some variants.
- Uplink Connectivity: SFP/SFP+ uplink ports for high‑speed links to aggregation/core or for Virtual Chassis interconnect.
- Virtual Chassis Technology: Combines up to four EX2300 switches into one managed entity, simplifying management and scaling.
- PoE & PoE+ Support: Select models power network devices (phones, wireless APs, cameras) without separate power adapters.
- Cloud‑Ready & AI‑Driven Management: Integrates with Juniper Mist Wired Assurance for onboarding, monitoring, and troubleshooting via the cloud.
- Layer 2 + Basic Layer 3: Supports VLANs, RSTP/MSTP, link aggregation, static routing, and IPv6 management.
- Energy‑Efficient: Includes Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and low‑acoustic fans or fanless designs for quiet operation (EX2300‑C).
- Advanced L2/L3 Features: Wide VLAN support, jumbo frames, QoS, ACLs, LLDP/LLDP‑MED, and multicast snooping.
Juniper EX3400 Series – Stackable access switch
Highlights:
Key Features:
- Fixed access switch with flexible scaling: Available in 24‑port and 48‑port Gigabit Ethernet variants with options for PoE/PoE+ support.
- High‑speed uplinks: 4 × SFP/SFP+ (1/10 GbE) and 2 × QSFP+ (40 GbE) uplink/stacking ports for fabric expansion and high‑bandwidth links.
- Virtual Chassis technology: Connect up to 10 switches to act as a single logical device for simplified management and scalability.
- Cloud and AI integration: Cloud‑ready with Juniper Mist Wired Assurance for automated provisioning, monitoring, and operations.
- MACsec support: Hardware‑based link‑layer security for traffic confidentiality, integrity, and authentication on Gigabit and 10GbE ports.
- Rich L2/L3 protocol support: VLANs, static routing, RIP, OSPF, IPv6, RVI (routed VLAN interfaces) and other advanced network functionalities.
- Advanced QoS: Up to 12 QoS hardware queues per port for fine‑grained traffic prioritization.
- High reliability: Redundant, field‑replaceable power supplies and resilient Junos OS features for high availability in enterprise deployments.
Juniper QFX5100 Series – Data center switch
Highlights:
Key Features:
- High‑Performance Switching: Wire‑speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with very low latency for demanding data center traffic.
- Flexible Port Configurations: Options for 10 GbE SFP+/SFP28 access, 10GBASE‑T copper, and 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks across models like QFX5100‑48S, QFX5100‑48T, QFX5100‑24Q, and QFX5100‑96S.
- Topology‑Independent In‑Service Software Upgrade (TISSU): Enables seamless Junos OS upgrades without disrupting traffic in standalone mode.
- Automation & Orchestration: Zero‑touch provisioning, Python scripting, integration with orchestration tools (VMware NSX, Puppet, OpenStack) and intent‑based networking support.
- Advanced Layer 3 Features: Supports OSPF, BGP, static routes, IPv6, and MPLS capabilities (including L3 VPN, IPv6 6PE).
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Virtualization Support: VXLAN and EVPN for overlay network architectures.
- High Availability/Resiliency: Redundant hot‑swappable power supplies and fans, flexible airflow directions for data center racks, and robust forwarding tables.
TP-Link TL-SG108 – 8-Port Gigabit unmanaged switch
Highlights:
Key Features:
- TP-Link TL-SG108 – 8-Port Gigabit unmanaged switch.
- 8 × Gigabit RJ45 Ports: Full 10/100/1000 Mbps wired connectivity for high‑speed network access.
- Unmanaged Plug‑and‑Play: No configuration needed install and start using immediately.
- Energy‑Efficient Design: TP‑Link Green Ethernet technology adjusts power based on link status and cable length.
- Auto‑Negotiation & Auto‑MDI/MDIX: Ensures seamless connection with all Ethernet devices without crossover cables.
- IGMP Snooping: Improved multicast support for smoother IPTV and multimedia streaming.
- QoS Support: 802.1p / DSCP priority helps optimize traffic for voice and video applications.
- Compact Form Factor: Space‑saving design suitable for small racks or desk placement.
TP-Link TL-SG108PE – 8-Port PoE switch
Highlights:
Key Features:
- 8 × Gigabit Ethernet ports with 4 PoE+ capable ports (power + data over single cable).
- PoE+ support (IEEE 802.3af/at) – compatible with IP cameras, access points, VoIP phones.
- Total PoE power budget: 64 W for all PoE ports combined.
- Easy Smart managed with Web GUI & Easy Smart Configuration Utility for essential network controls (VLAN, QoS, monitoring).
- VLAN support (up to 32 VLANs) for basic traffic segmentation.
- L2 features: IGMP Snooping (V1/V2/V3), static link aggregation, port mirroring, cable diagnostics, loop prevention.
- PoE Auto Recovery: auto-reboots unresponsive powered devices.
TP-Link TL-SG1210MP – 8-Port PoE + 2 Gigabit uplink managed switch
Highlights:
Key Features:
- High-Power PoE+ Support: 8 PoE ports deliver both data and power over one cable for IP cameras, APs, phones, and more.
- Flexible Uplinks: One standard Gigabit RJ45 + one combo RJ45/SFP for uplinking to routers or other switches.
- Intelligent PoE Management: Priority and Extend modes enhance performance for critical devices and longer distances.
- Easy to Use: Plug-and-play with no configuration required.