Juniper EX Series Switches Reviews and Ratings

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Juniper EX Series Switches for all switching needs. We use it for access layer switching, core network, and top of rack in the server room. We leverage PoE and MGig for access layer. We use fiber SFPs on the core. We have moved away from every desk having a hard line in exchange for a denser Wi-Fi coverage. The combined use of Juniper Wi-Fi and Juniper switching grants a whole lot of power to the Mist portal.

Likelihood to Recommend

Juniper EX Series Switches are great for all areas of the network. I use it for access layer, core, and top of rack. We are even buying some fanless EX4000s to use in mobile situations. If you have a switching need, an EX switch model has a solution. The only caveat to Juniper switches is, they are loud. If you keep them in a network closet then you'll have no problem. If they are in a cabinet by users, they may complain about the white noise.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Juniper EX switches are used to all access switching needs and connectivity between campuses. The product addresses our needs for an easy to manage networking platform. Various models from the portfolio are used in order to meet the needs of different buildings and projects.

We use them in conjunction with MIST the platform for management and assurance of the network.

Likelihood to Recommend

We have used EX series switches in many cases where enterprise level networking was needed.

This has spanned from a single building, single closet connectivity connecting to consumer class internet. To multi building campuses connected with connectivity to other buildings provided by dark fiber or ELAN service.

The Juniper EX series switches are highly suited for organizations that need enterprise level features and what a high-quality piece of hardware and a mature software stack to go with it.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using Juniper EX as access switches. In the past we used Cisco catalyst and HP but we needed a unique solution with carrier class grade without spend a lot of money. Juniper EX introduced also L3 features and Virtual Chassis solve multiple IPs that we need to manage

Likelihood to Recommend

I suggest to use Juniper EX in enterprise environment due a carries class grade. It has got a solid OS, solid components and they are simple to manage. You can use them to replace Cisco Catalyst or if you need L3 features in campus. They are less appropriate in small/mid company due they are not so cheap as HPe or other brand.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our Juniper EX Series 2300 Switches are used at each of our locations. The Juniper EX Series Switches are used at Access switches and use L2/L3 switching. We utilize the MIST Dashboard for quick implementation via switch templates and port configurations from the cloud dashboard. We also utilize the virtual chassis functionality at some locations.

Likelihood to Recommend

The Juniper EX Series Switches have been well suited for fast developments. We can quickly configure the switches at roll them out to our locations within a matter of hours. The Juniper EX Series Switches have been able to adapt to our changing needs with configuration changes that are easily able to implement via the MIST dashboard.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Juniper EX line switches are best selection for access layer of network topology across whole organization. They come with different capabilities and port density which makes them more useful, especially when connecting the LAN users or servers. [I have] also used these switches in upper layer of the network topology where they handled the traffic flawlessly between internet routers and internet firewalls.

Likelihood to Recommend

For edge network infrastructure, where they support both wired and wireless, they are well suited. They seem pretty stable.

They are [a] good choice to connect with servers [and they] support virtual servers.

Also [a] good choice to use them over in internet layer where [they] can be connected between internet routers and internet firewalls.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Juniper is used as our primary routing, switching and firewall equipment. We use it to secure our edge and transport networks, and provide VPN and fiber connectivity between multiple sites. The problems it solves is providing connectivity between our various locations at a high capacity. We have multiple links and utilize various routing protocols to fit our needs.

Likelihood to Recommend

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches are suitable in multiple areas. They are extremely well suited in access and distribution layer switches and in some environments would be suitable for a core network (depending on the size of the company). There are a variety of high speed interface modules available and various sized switches to suit the application.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

My organization currently uses Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches across the whole organization. The switches are excellent and reliable and work well in some of our environments that are not ideal for network switchgear to be deployed, such as outdoor closets and small enclosures in cabinets. The fanless option EX-2200C or EX-2300C is excellent for outdoor deployments for some of our control systems (fuel pumps, cameras). The option of having modular power supplies allows us to have some redundancy for power as well as supply ample power for the POE ports.

Likelihood to Recommend

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches pushes virtual chassis quite a bit, which is suitable for many environments that require less switch management and more access ports. However, there are many incompatibilities amongst the switch lines from Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches as far as which models can be put into a virtual chassis. This also is proprietary for Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, meaning you cannot stack between other switch vendors. Applying a template across a fleet of new switches to deploy is rather straightforward. However, moving from non-ELS to ELS switches has been a big learning curve and has caused some frustration. It is challenging to take a backup config from a non-ELS switch and apply it to a replacement ELS switch.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Juniper for all of our layer 2 and 3 switching. On our core and edge. It serves fast compute nodes as well as end-user equipment. We just did a 80-switch refresh for all of the edges and went with the 3400 series and we love them.

Likelihood to Recommend

Juniper switches are the best I have used thus far. I have used HPE, Cisco, and Dell N series before Juniper. The rollback feature for these is awesome. It really enhances your ability to make changes and have it auto rollback in case of an error. This command feature is limited to Juniper and is probably the best feature and selling-point for them.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It's used across the entire organization. The switches work perfectly as network switches. They are very versatile, L3 routing works even on the cheapest models. Virtual chassis can be configured without any special cables on most models and include a number of switches. The "commit confirmed" function is priceless and can save a lot of headache and money when doing network changes (It will automatically roll back changes in case you lose connection with the switch during the change). After working with Juniper switches, I personally prefer them over Cisco.

Likelihood to Recommend

They work great as core switches, data center switches, top of rack switches. They can even serve as routers, their routing capability is great, except for where you need lots of routing processing power. I would not use many of them for branch office switches though, due to noise and slowness of bootup.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Juniper exclusively for all of our switch needs - servers, desktops, VoIP, etc. The ease of configuration coupled with the stability and features are second to none. Configurations are easy to read and the built-in commit/confirm/rollback capability is an incredibly powerful tool to avoid unexpected downtime.

Juniper support is excellent as well and is significantly less expensive than competitors' offerings.

Likelihood to Recommend

Pretty much all uses that require ethernet switching should consider Juniper. The only exception I can think of is if there is an extremely limited budget. Even then, certified pre-owned units are now available at significant discounts.