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Silver desktop Layer 3 switch with 32 SFP ports and 40G uplinks

HPE Juniper Networking

HPE Juniper Networking EX4300-32F-DCProduct 32-port network switch

SKU CH-KQYH-KBH07 MPN EX4300-32F-DCProduct

Layer 3 switch with 32 Gigabit Ethernet slots, four 10 Gigabit slots and two 40 Gigabit slots

  • Type of switchLayer 3 Switch
  • Product formatDesktop
  • Management typeLayer 3 Switch
  • Uplink portsSFP
  • Main ports32 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 4 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Main port speed1000Base-X 10GBase-X 40GBase-X
  • Layer 3 routing handles complex traffic with EX4300 intelligence
  • 32 Gigabit Ethernet slots connect many wired devices directly
  • Four 10 Gigabit Ethernet slots enable fast uplinks
  • Two 40 Gigabit Ethernet slots support high-capacity aggregation
  • Desktop format fits compact racks without extra brackets

Product identity

The HPE Juniper Networking EX4300-32F-DCProduct is a Layer 3 switch built for campus and data centre Gigabit Ethernet access. It provides 32 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots alongside 4 ten-gigabit and 2 forty-gigabit expansion slots for uplink flexibility.

Setup checks

Verify that your rack or desktop space accepts the desktop form factor and that you have the required SFP transceivers for the uplink interface. Confirm that your existing cabling supports 1000Base-X, 10GBase-X and 40GBase-X speeds and that your management platform can work with HCRP and SPP protocols.

Who this suits

Teams needing a compact, pay-as-you-grow Layer 3 switch with Virtual Chassis scaling up to 10 members will benefit. Buyers who require integrated uplink ports or a modular chassis design should look at other form factors.

How it compares

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Price $5,969.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameJuniper
Product lineEX4300
Connectivity
Management typeLayer 3 Switch
Main port speed1000Base-X 10GBase-X 40GBase-X
Uplink connectionSFP
Supported protocolsHCRP, SPP
Ports & slots
Uplink portsNo
Main ports32 x Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 4 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 2 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
More details
Type of switchLayer 3 Switch
Product formatDesktop

Questions about this item

Does the EX4300-32F-DC ship with any SFP or QSFP transceivers, or must they be purchased separately?

The switch provides 32 Gigabit Ethernet, four 10 Gigabit Ethernet and two 40 Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots; transceivers for those slots are not included and must be sourced separately.

When should I choose the 32-port EX4300-32F-DC instead of a higher-density model?

Choose this model when you need 32 fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports plus four 10 Gigabit and two 40 Gigabit uplinks in a desktop Layer 3 switch; higher-density needs would require a different EX4300 variant.

What does the 32-port Gigabit Ethernet count mean for actual device connectivity in a rack?

It provides 32 physical 1000Base-X ports for connecting servers or access switches, with four 10GBase-X and two 40GBase-X slots available for uplink aggregation.

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