IT teams that need to move more data between users, servers and storage without reworking the core network can use Juniper EX4650 Series as a compact aggregation layer. It suits environments where 10GbE has become restrictive, but a full spine design would be more than is needed.
In campus distribution, server access and mixed-speed aggregation, it helps keep analytics, builds, media files and research data moving at the pace the business expects. 25GbE access with 100GbE uplinks supports growth, reduces bottlenecks and keeps management within a familiar operating model.
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| Model | Popularity | Deployment | Target Organisation Size | Primary Use Case | Access Ports | Port Configuration | Maximum Port Speed | PoE Budget (W) | Maximum Switching Capacity (Gbps) | Stackable | Operating System / Management Platform | |
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Juniper EX4650-48Y 48-Port 25GbE Enterprise Distribution Switch
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★ ★ ★ | Campus | Enterprise | Aggregation | 48 | 48×SFP28 + 8×QSFP28 | 100G | — | 2000 | Supported | Junos | View |
Data centre teams need 25GbE server access and 100GbE uplinks for growing racks without moving to a larger fabric design. The EX4650 Series supports leaf or aggregation roles where high-density switching and mixed-speed connectivity are needed.
Production teams move large media files between storage, workstations and render systems, and 10GbE can become a constraint. The EX4650 Series provides 25GbE aggregation to help shared workflows keep pace across edit and production environments.
Healthcare organisations need reliable internal movement of imaging, research and analytics data across departmental systems. The EX4650 Series fits aggregation layers where 25GbE links help carry larger data sets between campus and server environments.
Finance teams handling analytics and market data need lower-latency links for office cores and server access. The EX4650 Series supports campus distribution where 25GbE capacity is needed beyond standard access switching.
Development teams running private cloud, CI and test clusters need faster movement between servers, builds and images. The EX4650 Series suits dense rack aggregation where 25GbE access helps reduce network wait time.
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