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Silver rack-mount network switch with 32 RJ-45 ports and front-to-rear airflow

HPE Juniper Networking

HPE Juniper Networking EX4550-32TProduct 32-port 10GBASE-T network switch

SKU CH-X9WE-Y4RWK MPN EX4550-32TProduct

A 32-port 10GBASE-T Layer 3 rackmount switch delivering 480 Gbps connectivity

  • Type of switchLayer 3 Switch
  • Product formatRackmount
  • Management typeLayer 3 Switch
  • Main port speed10GBase-T
  • Supported protocolsHCRP, SPP
  • 32 fixed 10GBASE-T ports for high-density copper connectivity
  • 480 Gbps Layer 2/3 throughput handles demanding server and switch links
  • 100M/1G/10GBASE-T auto-negotiation supports mixed-speed deployments
  • 650 W AC power supply with port-side-to-PSU airflow for rack cooling
  • Modular EX4500 platform enables flexible network expansion

HPE Juniper EX4550-32T 32-port 10GBASE-T switch

The HPE Juniper EX4550-32T is a rackmount Layer 3 switch with 32 fixed copper ports running at 100M, 1G or 10GBASE-T speeds. It belongs to the EX4500 series and delivers 480 Gbps of Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity in a compact 1 U form factor. The unit ships with a 650 W AC power supply and port-side-to-PSU airflow.

Suited for copper 10GbE aggregation.

This switch fits networks that need high-density 10GBASE-T connections to servers or access switches over twisted-pair cabling. It supports HCRP and SPP protocols for resilient Layer 3 routing. Buyers who require SFP/SFP+ fibre uplinks or modular port expansion beyond the fixed 32 ports should consider a different model.

Fixed 32-port 10GBASE-T copper interface

The defining specification is the 32 fixed 100M/1G/10GBASE-T ports in a single rack unit with a 650 W AC supply and port-side intake airflow. This copper-only port configuration determines whether the switch matches the cabling plant and density requirements of the target deployment.

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Price $4,953.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameJuniper Networks
Product lineEX4500
Connectivity
Management typeLayer 3 Switch
Main port speed10GBase-T
Supported protocolsHCRP, SPP
More details
Type of switchLayer 3 Switch
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

How much power does the 650 W AC supply draw when the 32-port 10GBASE-T switch runs all day?

The unit ships with a 650 W AC power supply using port-side to PSU-side airflow; actual draw depends on how many of the 32 ports operate at 10 Gbps versus 1 Gbps or 100 M speeds.

What transceivers or cables must I already own to use the 32 fixed 100M/1G/10GBASE-T ports?

The 32 ports are fixed RJ-45 copper, so standard Cat6a or better twisted-pair patch cords are all that is required; no SFP or SFP+ transceivers are needed for these ports.

Will the EX4550-32T interoperate with older 1 GbE switches still in my rack?

Yes, each of the 32 ports auto-negotiates down to 100 M or 1 G speeds, allowing direct copper links to legacy 1 GbE switches without additional modules.

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