Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Reviews

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 are solution providers. We offer many solutions to customers and the Juniper Ethernet Switches are part of our offering.

For switching, it's stable compared to others. 

The switching capacity is very high, and the virtual Chassis feature for stacking is good in general, with high bandwidth for the link, which is also good.

Recently, they are offering cloud-ready switches for the same series. When you have decided to go for the cloud, there are switches that are ready for that.

The management platforms for the network need improvement.

The pricing for support needs to be reduced, and the lead time for the switches should be lower.

They may already be working on this but I would like to see improvements with visibility, analysis of the traffic, and similar features. When you compare with other manufacturers, they have to work in these areas more.

I have been using these switches since 2014, it's been for six years.

We offer the latest technology but sometimes from three to five years, and we are offering refreshment, and whatever has been announced by the industry.

These switches are stable.

It is easy to scale. They have a stacking feature so you can scale up, for certain series, up to 12 switches per rack. Also, in terms of distribution or core switches, they have modular devices so they can add cards and modules to scale up.

I have not contacted technical support directly. We have a different team who handle the technical requirements.

Because we are solution providers, we use many different versions.

The initial setup is somewhat straightforward.

The time it takes for deployment depends on the site by the situation, the customer requirements, and the size of the network. Normally, it doesn't take very long.

When you compare with others, it's almost the same thing.

The pricing for the support is very high.

I would recommend these switches, but what I would also highly recommend along with this new trend or new experience is to at least get training for Juniper configuration, at least the basics.

Training will help you be more familiar with it. You will at least have the basics in case of maintenance or troubleshooting.

Juniper has good documentation for its ethernet switches.

I would rate Juniper switches a seven out of ten.

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.

Juniper Ethernet Switches' most valuable feature is the Juniper-Mist cloud, which facilitates management of the switches and access points.

I've been using Juniper Ethernet Switches for a year.

I would rate Juniper Ethernet Switches' stability eight out of ten.

Juniper Ethernet Switches are designed to be scalable and flexible.

Juniper Ethernet Switches' tech support is hard to reach and slow.

The initial setup is quite straightforward. You can configure and manage the process locally, which means you can access the CLA if you know the commands or use the GUI. Basic deployment takes around twenty minutes, while local configuration takes thirty minutes to an hour.

Juniper Ethernet Switches are cheaper than Cisco or HP. Licensing is available on a yearly basis, and there are extra costs for support.

I would only recommend Juniper Ethernet Switches for those customers who don't have the budget for Cisco or HP. I would give Juniper Ethernet Switches a rating of seven out of ten.

It is easy to configure, and there are three routing switches.

Its distribution channel and the ease of availability should be improved.

I have been using this solution for the last five years.

It is very stable.

It is scalable.

They are very helpful.

The initial setup was straightforward. The deployment duration varies because many other softwares come into play. For deploying one switch, it would take maybe 30 minutes.

I would highly recommend this solution because people are used to the common model. They don't need to try other available models.

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