| Form factor | 2U |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | (W×H×D) 17.3 in.×3.4 in.×21 in. (43.9 cm×8.6 cm×50.2 cm) |
| Ports | |
| 1000BASE-X (SFP) Port Densities | 40×1000BASE-X SFP ports in base unit; 48 total with optional uplink modules |
| 10GBASE-X Port Densities | 40×10 GbE in base unit; 48 total with optional uplink modules |
| Virtual Chassis | 2 Virtual Chassis ports or 8 SFP+ LAGs; single-switch management across Virtual Chassis; up to 2 EX4500 or up to 8 J48E and 2 EX4500 per VC |
| Performance | |
| Backplane speed | 128 Gbps (Virtual Chassis) |
| Data rate | 960 Gbps |
| Throughput | 714 Mpps |
| Latency | 2.7 µsec |
| Switching and Routing Features (Highlights) | |
| MAC Addresses | 2,4000 |
| Jumbo Frames | 9,216 bytes |
| IPv4 Unicast/Multicast Routes | 8,000/2,000 |
| Number of VLANs | 4,096 |
| ARP Entries | 8,000 |
| QoS Queues/Port | 8 |
| Routing | Optional SW (OSPFv3, IPv6, BGP, MLDv2, ISIS, RIP, VRRP, BFD) |
| DCB/CEE | Supported |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Management | 1×10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45 port, console port |
| Resiliency | Standard single AC power, optional dual-internal load-sharing AC power supplies; redundant variable-speed fans |
| Air flow | Two models: front-to-back airflow and back-to-front airflow |
| Rack-mount kits | 2-post kit is included with each switch, upgrades include a 4-post rack-mount kit for a standard rack, and an IBM System x® iDataPlex® rack-mount kit |
| Power options | Autosensing; 110/220 V ac; 60/50 Hz |
| Operating System | Juniper Networks JUNOS software |
| Warranty | IBM 3-year next business day, includes software fixes and telephone support |
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