Is this a Layer 3 switch?

Yes, it supports Layer 3 with 10/100/1000Base-T network technology, enabling routing, VLANs, and advanced traffic management for campus and data center use.

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

The switch measures 3.5" height, 17.3" width, 21.1" depth, and weighs 37 lb in a 2U rack-mountable form factor, fitting standard enterprise racks efficiently.

What power options are available?

It uses a 1200W AC power supply (EX4500-PWR1-AC-BF) with redundant power supply support, ensuring high availability and back-to-front airflow for cooling.

Is the switch manageable?

Yes, it is fully manageable, supporting standard protocols for monitoring and configuration, ideal for large-scale enterprise network administration.

What form factor and compatibility does it have?

Rack-mountable in 2U compatible racks, with 42 expansion slots for flexibility in high-performance 10G environments like data centers.

EX4500-40F-BF-C - Juniper EX4500-40F-BF-C 40x10G SFP+ L3 Rackmount Switch

Name: Juniper EX4500-40F-BF-C 40x10G SFP+ L3 Rackmount Switch
Brand: Juniper
SKU: EX4500-40F-BF-C

EX4500-40F-BF-C - Juniper EX4500-40F-BF-C 40x10G SFP+ L3 Rackmount Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Juniper EX4500-40F-BF-C is an enterprise-grade Layer 3 switch chassis from the EX Series, designed for high-performance networking in data centers and campus environments. It features 40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ expansion slots and 42 total expansion slots, supporting 10/100/1000Base-T network technology. Manageable via standard protocols, it includes a 1200W AC power supply (EX4500-PWR1-AC-BF) with redundant power support and back-to-front airflow for efficient cooling. The rack-mountable 2U form factor measures 3.5" H x 17.3" W x 21.1" D and weighs 37 lb, ensuring seamless integration into standard racks. Ideal for aggregation and access layers, it delivers reliable Layer 3 routing, VLAN support, and high availability. Procurement teams value its scalability for bulk deployments in enterprise infrastructures requiring robust 10G connectivity and redundancy.

40 x 10G SFP+ ports for high-density 10G networking
Layer 3 routing with 10/100/1000Base-T support
42 total expansion slots for scalable deployments
2U rack-mountable with 1200W redundant AC power
Back-to-front airflow for efficient data center cooling
Manageable chassis weighing 37 lb for easy integration

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Purchase orders accepted from qualified institutions.
Refunds within 14 days and replacements within 30 days of delivery with an RMA (25% restocking fee on customer-initiated returns), and every part carries our Standard 30-Day Warranty - see our return policy or contact US IT Hardware.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	EX4500-40F-BF-C
Brand	Juniper
Condition	New
Model	EX4500-40F-BF-C
Manageable	Yes
Product Line	EX Series
Product Type	Switch Chassis
Layer Supported	3

Network & Communication

Network Technology	10/100/1000Base-T

Compatible systems

No specific compatibility lists found in sources

Best for

Data Center Aggregation
Provides 40 x 10G SFP+ ports and 42 total expansion slots for high-density 10G uplinks, supporting Layer 3 routing in top-of-rack deployments with back-to-front airflow.
Campus Access Layer
Layer 3 capabilities with 10/100/1000Base-T support enable scalable access switching for enterprise campuses, manageable for centralized control.
Enterprise Core Switching
Rack-mountable 2U chassis with redundant 1200W AC power ensures high availability in core networks handling heavy 10G traffic loads.
High-Density 10G Environments
42 expansion slots and 40 SFP+ ports deliver dense 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications.

Power Source	Power Supply; Redundant Power Supply Supported: Yes
Power Supplies	1200W AC PS; Single AC Power Supply (EX4500-PWR1-AC-BF)

Port/Expansion Slot Details	40 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot; 42 Total Expansion Slots; 40 SFP+ Slots
Number of Total Expansion Slots	42

Juniper EX4500-40F-BF-C 40x10G SFP+ L3 Rackmount Switch

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Interface/Ports

Depth	21.1"
Width	17.3"
Height	3.5"
Weight	37 lb
Rack Units	2U
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Compatible Rack Unit	2U