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Silver rackmount network switch with front port array and ventilation slots

HPE Juniper Networking

HPE Juniper Networking EX4600-40F-SProduct 24x10G 4x40G network switch

SKU CH-8Q46-VZVFH MPN EX4600-40F-SProduct

Layer 3 rackmount switch with 24 10GbE and 4 40GbE SFP+ ports delivering 1.44 Tbps throughput

  • Product formatRackmount
  • Management typeLayer 3 Switch
  • Uplink portsSFP
  • Main ports24 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 4 × 40 Gigabit Ether
  • Main port speed10GBase-X 40GBase-X
  • Uplink connectionSFP
  • Layer 3 routing enables advanced traffic management
  • 24 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports for high-density server links
  • 4 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports for aggregation uplinks
  • 44 Tbps total switching capacity supports demanding workloads
  • Compact 1U rackmount form factor saves data-centre space

Network ports and uplink capacity

The Juniper EX4600-40F-S is a Layer 3 rackmount switch with 24 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFP+ ports and 4 fixed 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports. It targets data-centre and enterprise networks that need high-density 10G and 40G connectivity in a single rack unit. The platform supports up to 72 wire-speed 1GbE or 10GbE ports and 12 wire-speed 40GbE ports when fully populated.

Thermals and power configuration

The switch is available with AC or DC power supplies and offers a choice of front-to-back or back-to-front airflow to match rack cooling layouts. This flexibility lets operators align the unit with existing hot-aisle or cold-aisle designs without additional ducting. Power draw and acoustic output vary with the selected power supply and airflow direction.

Expansion slots and management protocols

Two additional expansion slots allow future uplink or module upgrades without replacing the chassis. The switch runs HCRP and SPP protocols to provide resilient Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations across the fabric. These features support scalable topologies for secure routers, servers and adjacent switches.

How it compares

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Price $4,156.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameJuniper
Product lineEX
Connectivity
Management typeLayer 3 Switch
Main port speed10GBase-X 40GBase-X
Uplink connectionSFP
Supported protocolsHCRP, SPP
Ports & slots
Uplink portsSFP
Main ports24 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 4 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot 2 x Expansion Slot
More details
Product formatRackmount

Questions about this item

How do I install the EX4600-40F-S in a rack and which airflow direction should I choose?

Mount the 1 U chassis in a standard rack using the supplied brackets. Select the model with front-to-back airflow when cold air enters the front of the rack, or back-to-front when it enters the rear; mixing directions in the same rack causes recirculation.

Which field-replaceable components will need attention over the life of the EX4600-40F-S?

The hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies and the fan modules are the only parts designed for in-service replacement; the 24 fixed 10GbE and 4 fixed 40GbE ports have no user-serviceable optics.

What throughput limit appears first when the EX4600-40F-S runs sustained line-rate traffic?

The switching fabric tops out at 1.44 Tbps, so aggregated traffic across all 24 SFP/SFP+ and 4 QSFP+ ports cannot exceed that figure without congestion.

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