About the EX2300-C-12P
The EX2300-C-12P provides powered copper access to branch, retail and workgroup networks in a compact format. It has 12 RJ-45 ports and two SFP+ uplinks, with 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30 W per access port within a 124 W budget. It uses AC power and supports Virtual Chassis with up to four members.
What’s included
- EX2300-C-12P compact PoE+ access switch with AC input and 12 copper ports
- Standard software features, available without an Advanced or Premium license
Sold separately
- Advanced licenses and Juniper Care, listed in Support & Licensing above
Choosing a version
- EX2300-C-12P (this page): AC power
- EX2300-C-12P-VC
Related models: EX2300-C-12T, EX2300-24MP.
Not sure which version you need? Call (984) 225-1600 or request a quote and we’ll check it against your rack and network.
EX2300-C-12P specifications
| Network ports | 12x RJ-45, 2x SFP+ uplink |
|---|---|
| PoE | 12 ports, 802.3at, up to 30 W per port, 124 W budget |
| Switching capacity (bidirectional) | 64 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 47 Mpps |
| Form factor | 1U, fixed chassis |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 10.98 x 9.45 in (4.4 x 27.9 x 24 cm) |
| Weight (as shipped) | 6.99 lb / 3.17 kg |
| Power supplies | 1 |
| Max power draw (AC) | 170 W |
| CPU | 1.25 GHz ARM CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Virtual Chassis | Up to 4 members |
| MAC addresses (thousands) | 16 |
| IPv4 routes (thousands) | 0.512 |
| Operating temperature | 32° through 104° F / 0° through 40° C |
| Operating system | Junos OS |
Full specifications (59)
Network ports
| RJ-45 Ports | 12 |
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Management and other ports
| Console Ports | 2 |
|---|---|
| Console Port Type | RJ-45, Mini USB Type B |
| Management Ports | 1 |
| Management Port Type | RJ-45 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| USB Port Type | Type A |
| Uplink Ports | 2 |
| Uplink Port Type | SFP+ |
PoE
| PoE power per port | 30 W |
|---|---|
| PoE budget | 124 W |
| PoE port type | RJ-45 |
| PoE ports | 12 |
| PoE standard | 802.3at |
Chassis
| Chassis type | Fixed |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Chassis Height | 1.72 in / 4.3688 cm |
| Chassis Width | 10.98 in / 27.8892 cm |
| Chassis Depth | 9.45 in / 24.003 cm |
| Weight (as shipped) | 6.99 lb / 3.17 kg |
| Weight (fully loaded) | 6.99 lb / 3.17 kg |
Power
| Power supplies | 1 |
|---|---|
| Power supply airflow | Front-to-back |
| AC Max Power Consumption | 170 W |
Processor
| CPU | 1.25 GHz ARM CPU |
|---|---|
| Memory (DRAM) | 2 GB |
High availability
| Virtual Chassis members (max) | 4 |
|---|
Switching and routing scale
| Packet Switching Unidirectional (64B) | 32 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Packet Switching Bidirectional (64B) | 64 Gbps |
| L2/L3 Throughput (64B) | 47 Mpps |
| IPv4 Unicast Host Routes (thousands) | 4.096 |
| IPv4 Unicast Routes Prefixes (RIB) (thousands) | 0.512 |
| IPv4 Multicast Routes (thousands) | 2.048 |
| IPv6 Unicast Host Routes (thousands) | 2.048 |
| IPv6 Unicast Routes Prefixes (RIB) (thousands) | 0.512 |
| IPv6 Multicast Routes (thousands) | 1.024 |
| IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Entries (thousands) | 1.5 |
| Egress VLAN ACL | 256 |
| Egress Port ACL | 256 |
| Egress Routed ACL | 512 |
| Ingress VLAN ACL | 256 |
| Ingress Port ACL | 256 |
| Ingress Routed ACL | 256 |
| ARP Entries (thousands) | 1.5 |
| Link aggregation groups (LAGs) | 128 |
| Ports Per LAG | 8 |
| MAC Addresses Per System (thousands) | 16 |
| VLAN IDs | 4093 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9216 bytes |
| QoS Hardware Queues Per Port (Unicast) | 8 |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32° through 104° F / 0° through 40° C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40° through 158° F / -40° through 70° C |
| Non-Operating Altitude | 16000 ft / 4877 m |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 ft / 1524 m |
| Humidity, operating (noncondensing) | 10% through 85% |
| Humidity, non-operating (noncondensing) | 0% through 95% |
| Seismic Tolerance | Zone 4 |
| Maintenance Clearance | 30 in / 76.2 cm |
Software
| Operating system | Junos OS |
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Common questions
What PoE budget does the compact 12P provide?
It supports 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30 W per access port, within a 124 W system budget.
Can this compact switch be managed in a group?
Yes. It supports Virtual Chassis with up to four members under shared management.
Are standard features licensed separately on the 12P?
Standard features work without an add-on tier. Advanced licenses and Juniper Care are listed in Support & Licensing above.


