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Juniper EX Series Switches

byHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
in
4.6
Market Presence: Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure (Transitioning to Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN), Data Center Switching

Overview

Product Information on Juniper EX Series Switches

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Juniper EX Series Switches?

EX Switches is a software-based networking solution designed to support data center, campus, and branch environments. The software provides functionalities for high-density Ethernet switching, automation, and security. It enables connectivity and management of wired network devices and supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching protocols. EX Switches software is designed to address challenges related to scalability, flexibility, and simplified operations in enterprise networks. Features include network segmentation, integrated threat detection, centralized management, and support for virtualization technologies. The software helps organizations optimize network performance, streamline device provisioning, and maintain consistent security policies across multiple network locations.

Juniper EX Series Switches Pricing

EX Switches software uses a pricing model based on hardware configuration, port density, and feature set. The cost typically varies depending on the model selected and additional licensing for advanced features such as security or management capabilities. Optional support and maintenance services are offered for a separate fee, and pricing may be subject to geographic variations and volume discounts.

Overall experience with Juniper EX Series Switches

IT
<50M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Enterprise Networks Benefit From Juniper EX Switches With Possible Training Needs”

4.0
Sep 1, 2025
Juniper EX switches are robust, scalable and highly reliable networking devices suitable for enterprise campus networks and data centers.
Network Engineer
1B - 3B USD, Retail
CRITICAL

“Yes, they are cheaper than Cisco but in some key ways, you get what you pay for..”

3.0
Dec 6, 2019
Although Juniper in general are cheaper than Cisco, there are unfortunately situations where this can show. Unstable to cold boots (can lose information quite easily), EX2300 model has a power button that if held for too long, will factory reset the config, EX2200 is more stable (from my experience) than 2300 but is soon becoming end of support. Juniper Support are very responsive, quick to assist and dedicated resolve, which is a nice benefit.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th January 2024

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, known as a global edge-to-cloud company, concentrates on a range of technology and innovation services to connect, protect, analyze, and act on all data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, focusing on addressing business challenges through technology.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2015
Head office location
Houston, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
10B-30B USD
Website
http://www.hpe.com

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Juniper EX Series Switches Likes & Dislikes

Like

They have a wide product range and advanced features, and they can be stacked into a virtual chassis. EX series switches are very reliable and suitable for large enterprise and campus networks.

Like

* Cheaper than Cisco * Ethernet / Fiber Switchports are physically robust * Rollback function on Firmware is a massive plus to Juniper in general * Juniper Support are quick to respond and dedicated to resolve issues

Like

The Mist software is the best part of the new Juniper Switches.

Dislike

For IT teams familiar with Cisco, there is a some similarities but there is a difficulty to easy understand it without proper training and experience.

Dislike

* Frequent Cold Boots (whether intentional or from an incident) can quite easily cause corruption on the Switch's config - although a majority of software/devices warn this, it seems to be more prevalent here * Power Spikes are the killer of these devices - they seem to be very sensitive in almost any fluctuation of power - goes hand-in-hand with frequent Cold Boots; spikes need to be avoided at all costs * Airflow inside the EX2300 (compared to EX2200) has changed for what seems to be a less-efficient path for hot air removal, and for some could mean a few changes in the Rack * EX2300 model has a power button on the front of it that if held for too long will factory reset the device - as a network engineer, this is no issue but when a non-engineer doesn't know this and tries troubleshooting the device (ie: at a store rack) then this becomes a long night's work very quick * Every firmware revision has a MASSIVE list of bugfixes, and changes, and it's common to find situations where something (eg: Automation) will work with an older version but no longer with a newer version for whatever reason; searching through these changes can be a difficult task to find those nuances

Dislike

The price for the products are a bit on the high side compared to comparable switches.

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Peer Discussions

Juniper EX Series Switches Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 292 ratings and reviews for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure (Transitioning to Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN) market. View all 298 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.6

(292 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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4 Star
23%
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2%
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Evaluation & Contracting

4.7

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4.7

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4.6

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  • IT
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Enterprise Networks Benefit From Juniper EX Switches With Possible Training Needs

    4.0
    Sep 1, 2025
    Juniper EX switches are robust, scalable and highly reliable networking devices suitable for enterprise campus networks and data centers.
  • IT MANAGER
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Juniper Switches Offer Reliability and Effective Mist Cloud Software Features

    5.0
    Jan 12, 2026
    Juniper has been great. The switches are reliable and the Mist cloud software works really well.
  • Director
    1B-10B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    AI and Automation Leadership: Juniper Product Find and Fix Problems Swiftly

    5.0
    Jun 10, 2025
    The MIST AP and SRX product lines are a staple of our product portfolio that are innovative and reliable. We look forward to Juniper’s continued leadership in the markets they serve.
  • Business Manager
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Juniper's Support and Services: A Thorough Examination

    5.0
    Feb 1, 2025
    We are partners of Juniper from a very long time our cx is fully satisfied with the support & services, our series and switches are ideal for business needs, as per client EX Series is entirely for infra support, the benefit with juniper is immediate support with technical team is outstanding.
  • Network Lead
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Experience the High Stability of EX4300 Switches in Live Environments

    5.0
    Jul 2, 2024
    We does use EX4300 switches as Public & Private as per the traffic segregation requirement & on solution demand. As per our experience, we have less issues after going live. Product is very stable compared to other switches while required for such deployments. Do provide a fair idea on the commit check if there is any issue with the config.
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