Features and Benefits
The EX2300-C-12P model switches include a number of features that
make them ideal for low-density, open space deployments.
Compact Form Factor
At 10.6 inches wide and 9.4 inches deep, EX2300-C-12P 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-12P 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 fix to
the screws on the wall.
Dual-Purpose Uplinks
Two front panel, dual-purpose (10/100/1000BASE-T or
100/1000BASE-X) uplinks provide operational flexibility.
Silent Operation
The air-cooled EX2300-C-12P switches do not require internal fans,
resulting in a silent operating mode suitable for deployments
in workgroup areas. The fanless design also reduces power
consumption and improves mean time between failures (MTBF)
by eliminating moving parts that can fail.
Low Power Consumption
The lack of an internal fan reduces the power consumed by the
EX2300-C-12P switches. The hardware has Energy Efficient Ethernet
(EEE)-capable ports (with software support available in a
future release), providing low power consumption when network
link is idle.
Simplified Operations
When deployed in a Virtual Chassis configuration, the
dramatically simplifies network management. Up to four
interconnected EX2300-C-12P switches can be managed as a
single device utilizing a single Junos OS image file and a single
configuration file, reducing the overall number of units to
monitor and manage. When the Junos OS is upgraded on the
master switch in an EX2300-C-12P 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
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operating system and configuration files. A series of front panel
LEDs offer system status information with a button that allows
users to toggle through four different modes for reporting link
status, link activity, PoE, and speed. 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 also enable
software upgrades and security fixes to be performed at the
touch of a button. An EZ touchless provisioning feature allows a
DHCP server to push configuration details and software images
to multiple switches at bootup.
Access Security
The EX2300-C-12P switches fully interoperate with Juniper Networks
Unified Access Control, which consolidates all aspects of a user’s
identity, device, and location, enabling administrators to enforce
access control and security down to the individual port or user
levels. Working as an enforcement point within the UAC, the
EX2300-C-12P provides standards-based 802.1X port-level access
control as well as L2-L4 policy enforcement based on user
identity, location, and/or device. If access is granted, the switch
assigns the user to a specific VLAN based on authorization levels.
The EX2300-C-12P 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, man-in-the-middle, and denial-
of-service (DoS) attacks.
Video and VoIP Ready
The EX2300-C-12P delivers a reliable platform for unifying enterprise
communication by providing the highest levels of flexibility and
features in its class for the most demanding converged data,
voice, and video environments. The EX2300-C-12P switches support
plug-and-play deployment with industry-standard Link Layer
Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and LLDP-Media Endpoint Discovery
(LLDP-MED). LLDP-MED-based granular PoE management
allows the EX2300-C-12P switches to negotiate PoE usage down to
a fraction of a watt on powered devices, enabling more efficient
PoE utilization across the switch.
In addition, the EX2300-C-12P supports rich quality-of-service (QoS)
functionality for prioritizing data, voice, and video traffic. The
switches support eight class-of-service (CoS) queues on every
port, enabling them to maintain multilevel, end-to-end traffic
prioritizations. The EX2300-C-12P also supports a wide range of policy
options, including strict priority, low latency, and shaped deficit
weighted round-robin (SDWRR) queuing.