Juniper EX2300-C-12T 12-Port GbE Compact Layer 3 Access Switch

The Juniper EX2300-C-12T is a 12-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Layer 3 managed access switch with 2 x SFP/SFP+ uplink ports in a compact fanless form factor — ideal for quiet office environments, small branch deployments, and desktop or wall-mount installations requiring Junos OS L3 switching with Juniper Mist AI cloud management.

Key Features

• 12 x 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports for GbE access in a compact fanless chassis
• 2 x SFP/SFP+ uplink ports for 1GbE or 10GbE distribution connectivity
• Fanless design — silent operation for office, classroom, and noise-sensitive environments
• Full Layer 3 routing via Junos OS for consistent campus network policy
• Juniper Mist AI-driven wired assurance for cloud-managed branch and campus access

Product Specifications

• Part Number: EX2300-C-12T
• Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
• Access Ports: 12 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Uplink Ports: 2 x SFP/SFP+ (1GbE/10GbE)
• Switching Capacity: 65 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 48.8 Mpps
• Form Factor: Compact 1U (fanless)

Switch & Port Specifications

• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• VLAN Support: 4,094 VLANs
• Jumbo Frames: 9,216 bytes
• PoE: No (non-PoE — see EX2300-C-12P for PoE model)
• Stacking: Virtual Chassis (up to 4 EX2300 switches)
• Noise: Fanless — 0 dBA

Network & Protocol Specifications

• Routing: OSPFv2/v3, RIP v1/v2, VRRP, static routing
• Multicast: IGMP v1/v2/v3 snooping, PIM SM/SSM
• Security: 802.1X, MAC RADIUS, ACLs, DHCP snooping, DAI
• QoS: 8 queues per port, DSCP, 802.1p
• Management: Junos OS CLI, NETCONF, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Juniper Mist

Use Cases

• Quiet office or classroom GbE access with fanless silent operation
• Small branch network access with Juniper Mist cloud management
• Desktop or wall-mount GbE switch for conference rooms and small offices
• Virtual Chassis deployment with EX2300-48T for unified management

Compatibility

• Stacks with other EX2300 models via Virtual Chassis (up to 4 members)
• Managed via Juniper Mist cloud platform for AI-driven wired assurance
• Compatible with standard SFP/SFP+ uplink transceivers and DAC cables
• Junos OS policy consistency with EX4100, EX4400, and other EX series switches

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between EX2300-C-12T and EX2300-48T?

The EX2300-C-12T is the compact 12-port fanless model for small spaces and quiet environments, while the EX2300-48T is the full 48-port 1U rack model. Both run Junos OS and support Virtual Chassis stacking, but differ in port count, physical size, and the C model's fanless silent operation.

Does the EX2300-C-12T support PoE?

No — the EX2300-C-12T is a non-PoE model. For Power over Ethernet, the EX2300-C-12P provides PoE+ on all 12 access ports. Both models share the same Junos OS feature set and Virtual Chassis compatibility.

Can the EX2300-C-12T be wall or desktop mounted?

Yes — the compact form factor supports wall-mount and desktop installation in addition to rack mounting, making it suitable for small offices, conference rooms, and branch locations where rack space is unavailable.

The Juniper EX2300-C-12T delivers Layer 3 GbE access switching in a compact, silent fanless form factor — combining Junos OS consistency, Virtual Chassis scalability, and Juniper Mist cloud management for small branch offices, quiet environments, and flexible desktop or wall-mount deployments.