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Part Number: EX4650-48Y-AFI
Description: EX4650 48x25G+8x100G 1U AC PSU side intake and port side exhaust, back to front airflow
Category: Juniper EX4600 Series Ethernet Switches, Juniper Switches, Switches
15+ Years of Proven Excellence
Delivering reliable IT hardware solutions since 2009.
Same-Day Shipping
On all on-hand orders placed before 2 pm CST.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
You’ll find warranty coverage on the majority of our hardware.*
Terms & Conditions*
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI features a robust network operating system with process modules running independently in their own protected memory space. This architecture ensures exceptional stability, crucial for mission-critical environments. Unlike limited networking capabilities found in traditional solutions, the EX4650-48Y-AFI powers modern enterprise networks with unmatched reliability.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI supports advanced campus environments with its robust routing capabilities. It excels in both service provider aggregation deployments and campus distribution deployments, making it ideal for organizations looking to connect multiple enterprise buildings. The EX4650-48Y-AFI supports Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Intra-Domain Routing Protocol, and other essential protocols that enable network administrators to design flexible network topologies.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI can be configured with Virtual Chassis technology, allowing multiple EX4650-48Y-AFI switches to operate as a single logical device. This technology helps eliminate spanning tree protocol limitations while providing the ability to deploy overlay networks efficiently. The EX4650-48Y-AFI enables network administrators to simplify network operations through this unified management approach.
With impressive hardware switching capacity, the Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI delivers exceptional performance for both the data center and enterprise server access environments. The EX4650-48Y-AFI provides intelligent buffer management and priority-based flow control to ensure optimal performance even during peak loads.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI comes in configurations featuring AC power supplies or featuring DC power supplies, offering flexibility to meet different deployment requirements. The EX4650-48Y-AFI includes dual power supplies for redundancy, ensuring network availability in critical environments.
The Juniper EX4650 48Y-AFI is a compact 1U form factor with fan modules dual redundant for optimal cooling in cold aisle deployment management scenarios. The EX4650-48Y-AFI weighs approximately 9.6 kg (21.2 lb) with power supplies and fan modules installed.
The Juniper EX4650 48Y-AFI provides 48 SFP28 25GbE ports and 8 QSFP28 100GbE ports, allowing for high-density connectivity options. The EX4650-48Y-AFI can support various deployment scenarios, from enterprise networks to data center environments.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI supports numerous protocols including:
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI includes a base software feature license that supports advanced software features such as:
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI features Internet Standard Management Framework capabilities, describing SNMP management frameworks that can be used to manage the entire Juniper infrastructure. The EX4650-48Y-AFI supports filters secure interface login options to protect administrative access.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI is designed to support advanced campus environments with its high-performance architecture. While traditional solutions extend VLANs in limited ways, the EX4650-48Y-AFI offers both centrally routed bridging overlay and edge routed bridging overlay capabilities. The EX4650-48Y-AFI provides a flexible alternative to proprietary campus architectures with its open standards-based approach.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI excels at server virtualization management through its support for Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN). Overlay networks utilize VXLAN on the EX4650-48Y-AFI to span multiple physical locations while maintaining logical network segmentation. The EX4650-48Y-AFI provides the foundation for modern virtualization environments that require flexible network architectures.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI and the EX4650-48Y-AFO are similar models within the EX4650 Ethernet switch family with slight differences in their airflow direction and power supply configurations. The EX4650-48Y-AFI features front-to-back airflow, while the EX4650 48Y AFO provides back-to-front airflow. Both models belong to the Juniper Networks EX Series and share the same core capabilities.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI seamlessly integrates with the entire Juniper infrastructure, including SRX Series Services Gateways and other Juniper Networks products. The EX4650-48Y-AFI can be managed through the same interfaces as other Juniper devices, simplifying administration of networked devices across the organization.
Yes, the Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI is available with DC power supplies and supports redundant power configurations. The EX4650-48Y-AFI with DC power supplies is ideal for telecommunications and service provider environments that require DC power. The redundant power supply design ensures continuous operation even if one power supply fails.
The Juniper EX4650-48Y-AFI can be deployed in configurations supporting multiple core switches through its Virtual Chassis technology and advanced aggregation capabilities. The EX4650-48Y-AFI helps network administrators design scalable architectures that can grow with organizational needs. The Dynamic Internet Protocol features of the EX4650-48Y-AFI facilitate flexible routing across large multi-switch deployments.
At Network Republic, our end-user accounts are covered by a 1-Year Warranty on all hardware—whether New, New Open Box, New Pull, Refurbished, or Refurbished by Manufacturer —from the date of delivery. This warranty covers hardware defects under normal use and allows for repair, replacement, or in-house credit at our discretion.
For resellers and wholesale purchases, we offer a 30-Day Warranty limited strictly to functional issues or defects upon arrival, including dead-on-arrival (DOA) items; it does not apply to problems arising after prolonged use. Resellers are responsible for inspecting and testing products within the 30-day window. This warranty excludes accidental damage, misuse, cosmetic wear, third-party modifications, and software-related issues unrelated to hardware failure. Check out our full warranty policy here.
Software licenses are not covered under the standard return and warranty policies and need to be activated on the hardware within 7 days of receipt. Any issues need to be reported immediately, within 10 days, so we can issue an exchange. Under no circumstances will refunds be issued for software licenses.
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