{"product_id":"ex4600-40f-afi-juniper-ex4600-24-port-10gbe-sfp4xqsfp-switch-back-to-front-airflow","title":"EX4600-40F-AFI Juniper EX4600 24-Port 10GBE SFP+\/4xQSFP+ Switch, Back to Front Airflow","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper EX4600-40F-AFI 24-Port 10GbE SFP+ Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density, Low-Latency 10GbE\/40GbE Switch for Data Center Top-of-Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**includes redundant fans \u0026amp; dual AC power supplies.Back to Front Airflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eJuniper EX4600-40F-AFI\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e10GbE\/40GbE Ethernet switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for enterprise campus distribution layers and modern data center top-of-rack deployments. Built by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJuniper Networks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e1RU switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional switching performance, ultra-low latency, and scalable connectivity powered by the reliable \u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eJunos OS\u003c\/strong\u003e operating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eThe switch features \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e24 fixed 10GbE SFP+ ports and 4 fixed 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling high-speed connectivity to aggregation or core network infrastructure. Additionally, \u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003etwo expansion module slots\u003c\/strong\u003e allow administrators to add extra \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e10GbE or 40GbE interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing flexibility to scale the network as bandwidth requirements grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e1.44 Tbps switching capacity and 1.07 billion packets per second forwarding rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the EX4600-40F-AFI delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003ewire-rate throughput with sub-microsecond latency (less than 650 ns)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it an excellent choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003elatency-sensitive applications, high-performance computing environments, and virtualization-driven data centers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eThe switch also supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eJuniper Virtual Chassis technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e10 EX4600 switches to operate as a single logical device\u003c\/strong\u003e. This capability simplifies network management, increases redundancy, and provides a scalable switching architecture without requiring additional aggregation layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003ePowered by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eJunos OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the EX4600-40F-AFI supports advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3 networking features\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eBGP, OSPF routing protocols, ECMP load balancing, Data Center Bridging (DCB), and VXLAN support for Layer 2 gateway functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e. These features make the switch suitable for both enterprise campus networks and software-defined data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eAFI (Airflow In)\u003c\/strong\u003e design provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eback-to-front airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e, where air enters through the power supply and fan side and exits through the port side. This cooling configuration is optimized for data centers using \u003cstrong data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003ehot aisle\/cold aisle containment strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eFor reliability, the switch includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003edual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies and five redundant fan modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring consistent performance and high availability in mission-critical deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eWith its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003ehigh-density 10GbE connectivity, flexible expansion options, and advanced data center features\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Juniper EX4600-40F-AFI delivers a powerful switching platform for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eenterprise campus cores, virtualization-ready data centers, and high-performance network infrastructures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Juniper EX4600-40F-AFI Ethernet Switch\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.juniper.net\/gb\/en\/products\/switches\/ex-series\/ex4600-ethernet-switch-datasheet.html\" title=\"Juniper EX4600-40F-AFI - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper EX4600-40F-AFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center \/ Campus Distribution Ethernet Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper EX4600 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEX4600-40F-AFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1RU rack-mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 10GbE SFP+ ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional Fixed Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 module slots for additional 10GbE or 40GbE ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Port Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 72 × 10GbE ports using breakout configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.44 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.07 billion packets per second (Bpps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 650 nanoseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStacking Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtual Chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Stack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3 switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBGP, OSPF, ECMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center Bridging (DCB), VXLAN (L2 Gateway)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunos OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAFI – Back-to-Front (FRU-to-Port airflow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 × redundant hot-swappable fan modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant power and cooling with Virtual Chassis failover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLI, SNMP, Junos telemetry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunos automation and APIs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCampus distribution layer, data center top-of-rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Use Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-performance switching, virtualization-ready networks, enterprise data centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. What is the difference between AFI and AFO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAFI (Airflow In) moves air from the rear (FRUs) to the front (Ports). AFO (Airflow Out) moves air from the front (Ports) to the rear (FRUs). You must ensure the airflow direction matches your data center cooling strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Can I use the 40GbE ports as 10GbE ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. By using QSFP+ to SFP+ breakout cables, each of the four fixed 40GbE ports can be split into four 10GbE ports, increasing your total 10GbE port count.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Does the EX4600 support stacking with EX4300 switches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The EX4600 can participate in a mixed Virtual Chassis with EX4300 switches, providing a flexible solution for combining high-performance distribution and access layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Does this switch support PoE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The EX4600 is a high-speed fiber switch designed for core, distribution, and data center roles; it does not provide Power over Ethernet on its SFP+ ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Is a license required for advanced routing? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base Junos OS includes standard Layer 3 features. 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