Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Reviews

We are using this solution for traffic aggregation. We connect multiple services to virtual infrastructure, connecting customers and aggregating traffic to the core.

We have an on-premises deployment.

The most valuable feature is that the CLI is the same on all of the Juniper devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

The protocols can be tunneled, but on a global basis, not on an interface, and this is a feature that should be added.

I would like to see all of the features unified between platforms, families, and models. This would make it easier to upgrade later, without having to change the configuration.

We have not had any problems with these switches. They were stable when we put them into production and they are running things at the moment. We are doing a few things like aggregating the global balance between multiple lines, and we have had no issues so far.

We have a lot of traffic.

It is pretty scalable using virtual traffic. We are not using that feature, but I know that it can scale. There are different models that scale in different ranges.

We have a handful of administrators that work on these units, in addition to our customer base.

We have been in touch with Juniper technicians as well as with Juniper partners.

They are good. They know the product and they know what to propose. We didn't want too much in terms of advanced data center features, so we did not have any problems.

We have two other types of switches that we run in our data center. There are Cisco switches to handle a lower capacity, and we also have Extreme switches.

We purchased Extreme switches because we were given a good price at the time. However, it is a little bit harder to work with Extreme.

With our experience from the past, we found the initial setup to be straightforward.

We connected the console, started the IT manager, then configured the VLANs and the ports. 

If you want an advanced configuration then it can be more complex because it can run in different modes.

There are different licenses available for these switches that are based on the features.

We purchased the box for a one-time charge, and we are paying a yearly support fee of several hundred Euros.

There are many different types of switches in different categories. It is best to look, right from the beginning, at what features are needed. You do not want to pay for Enterprise licenses if you don't need those features.

Be sure to look at the right family in order to protect your investment in the future. For example, if you want to go from 1G to 10G to 25G, then they will need to buy a new product. Going from 10G to 25G can be done on the same machine if it is from the right family. The planning makes it easier to upgrade bandwidth in the future, protecting your investment.

This is a good product, but it is not extraordinary. It does the job.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

We use the product in data centers. 

The tool's most valuable feature is stability. 

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches is not cheap. The tool needs improvement in UI. 

The tool is very stable. 

Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches' scalability is high. 

I rate the tool's deployment a ten out of ten. 

I rate Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches a ten out of ten. 

Our office utilizes Juniper EX Series as part of its infrastructure to provide LAN access for connecting various devices such as PCs, servers, workstations, access points, printers, access doors, and wireless access points.

The Juniper EX Series's most valuable feature is its robustness. Additionally, it is easy to use and great GUI.

Juniper EX Series could improve the process and ease of updating the software. It is a difficult process.

I have been using Juniper EX Series for approximately five years.

The solution is highly robust and stable. It has been in operation for years.

We have approximately 500 users using the solution.

Juniper EX Series is scalable.

I have contacted the support from Juniper EX Series once. The response time took longer than I expected. Their public community support is limited, it is not similar to the community support Cisco has.

I rate the support from the Juniper EX Series a seven out of ten.

Neutral

The Juniper EX Series's initial setup is easy and takes a few hours to complete.

The price of the Juniper EX Series is reasonable. Cisco is a lot more expensive.

If you are not implementing ACI or a similarly complex deployment, it may not be necessary to use this solution for LAN access. Similarly, if you require frequent upgrades, it may be more appropriate to consider alternatives such as Juniper solutions

This is an excellent solution to consider due to its stability, scalability, and user-friendly interfaces, with even more features than a Cisco solution. It is highly reliable and does not require significant troubleshooting efforts.

I rate the Juniper EX Series a seven out of ten.

Our primary use case for this solution is deploying and maintaining network environments. For example, one of our major clients is the leading telecommunication provider in Africa and uses a lot of Juniper devices as part of a core network. We deploy this solution on-premises.

We have found the granular software feature which defines networking capabilities as the most valuable. It is very valuable for SRX devices and we have found it very easy to configure, set up, and install. I would recommend having it on a cellphone.

The hardware could be improved, specifically adding more machine and safety features with the routers and switches. Additionally, more security could be provided, especially with the rising cyber-attacks in business organizations. For example, the incident that occurred with Cisco years ago. Therefore, I believe security is also an essential thing for many organizations.

We have been using this solution for approximately four years.

The solution is stable. It gives me fewer issues than similar products, so I consider it very stable.

The solution is stable. Since we are dealing with a telecommunication company, there is a lot of volatility regarding the amount of traffic that has to pass through these switches and devices. It has the ability to withstand heavy traffic and adjust the slide depending on the quantity of traffic passing the track at any point in time. So I would rate it as very scalable and classify it as an eight out of ten compared to other products we use in our department.

It is easy to contact support whenever we need them for maintenance or updates, and I think we have level three support and can get across to them as quickly as possible on our end. The onsite support staff in our location is available every day of the week. If they cannot resolve our issues, they escalate it to the level three support team in the US.

We loved Cisco but it is expensive and Juniper Ethernet Switches is perfect. It is the perfect placement between price and technology too. For me they always run number one, the switches are very good.

It took approximately two to three weeks to deploy this solution. However it could be quicker or slower depending on the manpower available.

We have a great team for deployment and maintenance. 

The licensing costs occur yearly.

I rate this solution an eight out of ten. They are my number one recommendation for anybody, but the security features could be improved. Startup companies may not have the funding for a new purchase of devices and needed support. However, if your company needs it and can afford it, I would recommend it.

We primarily use the solution for power networking. 

The solution is easy to set up.

It offers good connectivity.

It's stable and reliable. 

We can scale the solution.

We would like it if there was more security added in future releases. 

I've been using the solution for two or three years. 

The solution has been stable for the last two years. It's reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

We have 500 people using the solution. We find it to be scalable. If it needs to expand, it's not an issue.

One switch has 48 ports. We have about ten switches.

We likely will be expanding the solution in the future. We've wanted to, and now we have a need to.

I've never directly dealt with support. Technical support usually is passed on to our seniors. If an electronic switch is down and we cannot use it, we need to reach out to support to get replacements. 

Neutral

I did the installation two years ago, and it was pretty straightforward. It was not overly complex. 

We have five staff members that can handle deployment and maintenance duties. They are networking engineers.

We don't need outside assistance when it comes to implementations. I can handle setups myself. I did that last one two years ago.

You can get an extended license. You do need to pay to use the solution.

I'd rate the product nine out of ten.

Both Juniper and Cisco switches are interoperable. They talk to each other.

The interoperability is very good, but with some switches, it is very rare.

The problem is with Juniper is the OS. Not everyone knows about Junos. If they are comfortable with using Junos then it will be the best switch. More people are accustomed to the Cisco platform, especially with the CLI or the graphical interfaces.

Juniper has its own operating system called Junos.

I would like the ability to integrate with other operating systems.

I have worked for Juniper for three years.

It is very strong and very stable.

It's scalable. With the Juniper switches, all switches are L3 switches, which is a three-layer switch. 

The 24 port EX2300 comes with four slots of 10 gig fiber.

We have approximately 30 percent of the market share for clients.

There is no improvement needed with technical support.

The initial setup is very easy. The setup is not a problem, as long as you know the operating system very well, especially the Junos operating system. 

As long as you understand the operating system, Juno's interface, and all of the commands, it doesn't take much time to deploy. It's very easy.

It's similar to Cisco, but you need to concentrate. 

You need two to three people to maintain this solution.

The pricing is very aggressive. The only disadvantage with Juniper is the modules are very expensive lately.

It could be cheaper, but they are always expensive. 

If you want support with Juniper you will have to use Juniper modules, otherwise, you don't get the technical support.

For example, third-party modules can be integrated into Cisco, but with Juniper, if you want technical support directly, you can only use the Juniper modules. When tech support takes control, they will recognize whether it is a Juniper module or third-party modules.

Juniper switches come with either one year, three years, or five years of support.

When comparing, Cisco comes with five years.

If you look at the market shares, Cisco is more than Juniper. 

I would definitely recommend this solution to others, but not Huawei. I would not recommend Huawei, there is no chance for Huawei in the market.

I would rate Juniper Ethernet Switches a six out of ten.

The durability of the devices could be better. Some ports have broken because the data center efficiently cannot cool the system.

We have been using Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches for two years.

We never encounter any critical issues related to the product’s stability.

We have 500 Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches users in our projects. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten. It could be improved.

We switched to Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches for pricing.

The product is flexible and easy to set up. We required three executives, including an L1 engineer, an L2 engineer, and a project manager, for the deployment.

It is an inexpensive product.

We are evaluating Cisco and Aruba products.

The product has good performance. Its AI features help us with configurations.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

We have done big projects with the solution. We use the solution for the data center and the access layer features.

The product is very helpful in troubleshooting. Debugging is quite interesting and very helpful.

The solution is a bit costly compared to other products.

I have been using the solution for the last three to four years.

The tool is more expensive than its competitors.

Technically, I do not see any drawbacks in the tool compared to its competitors. I would recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.