Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches Reviews

The primary use case of this solution is for routing.

It's easy to use.

The interface could be better. It needs improvement.

We do everything in configuration files and it is not simple. It is quite complicated when you configure some rules for the firewall because it has several firewall levels.

In some switches, at times we have some issues, but it's on the infrastructure part and it's not the latest hardware.

In the future, I would like to see more standardized software. For example, some of the switches use some features that should be implemented in Juniper.

The software should be more stable.

I have been using these switches for more than four years.

We are not using the latest version.

We use Juniper MX960 and the QFX5100 for the core switch.

It's a stable product.

It's a scalable product.

We have millions of clients who are using this solution daily.

In our organization, we have 20 people who are using it.

We have not contacted technical support.

There is a lot of documentation that you can read whenever required.

Previously, we used Cisco. We switched because we run 100 switches and started to use the IPv6 and we were told that we had to pay $100,000 for the IPv6 license.

In Juniper, you will not have this issue because many of the licenses and a lot of software are already included in the basic version.

The installation was simple.

The configuration of the hardware took a few weeks because it was the first time we deployed it.

We have a team of two technical members to maintain this product.

We completed the installation ourselves.

I would recommend this product to anyone who is interested in using it.

We plan to continue using these switches in the future. It still works and it's quite stable.

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

On-premises

We primarily use the solution for our data center.

The switches are pretty typical. They offer good control and good switching.

We're currently in the process of switching to Cisco as we haven't been too happy with Juniper.

We are undergoing a migration to software-defined networking. Different vendors have to integrate with each other and we are not seeing this type of capability within Juniper. We are getting left behind in this technology trend by staying with this solution. Juniper is also losing a bit of market share because of this. 

I've been using the solution for between five and ten years.

The stability is good.

The scalability is excellent. It's one of the aspects of the solution that is quite good.

Technical support is not so good. Sometimes we contact them, but they don't offer the best service.

The initial setup is straightforward. I joined the company after deployment, so I'm not sure how long it takes.

We use the on-premises deployment model.

I'd rate the solution no more than seven out of ten.

The primary use is as a datacenter, as aggregation and access switches. They are also used in wireless nodes in the core switch segment receiving all last mile services, as in optical fiber.

Juniper supports all our connectivity infrastructure in our datacenter, supporting optimal availability and performance for services.

The Virtual Chassis, because you have a centralized administration of a set of switches which makes the operation more efficient.

Support prices and licensing scheme need to be improved to allow some features to be purchased at lower costs, for example, RPM.

Three to five years.

We previously used Cisco.

We evaluated Brocade.

Optimal TCO

It's not about improvement, it is more about optimal decision making.

Stability issues and its cost.

Juniper EX series About 2-3 years

I haven't seen any issues with deployment.

Seldom

Standard questions about more clients ports on devices.

Customer Service: Good, but not the best.Technical Support: Good.

We had some questions, but that's it.

We did some prep with the vendor team which was very helpful.

Cisco solutions and some others.

From the technology point of view quality, design, and look-and-feel is good. Network administrators can easily manage and configure these network switches. I have easily configured an L3 switch to create a network campus backbone. Low maintenance required. No certification (CCNA, CCIE) is required to become a network administrator to set up a Juniper network.

During price negotiation we found that price is high compared to other switches. High price is obstructing sales in market. I felt that on-site and telephone support is not satisfactory.

Juniper is a very powerful open-source operating system. You are able to do routing and other tasks using the switches. I was using Juniper Ethernet Switches for a hotspot network.

The combination of hardware and software makes it a very good solution. It is a modern protocol that they have supported in the switches. The solution has good performance.

I have been using this solution for a few months.

The solution is highly stable.

I have found the scalability could be improved in the version I was using.

We have approximately 90 users using this solution.

The configuration of the solution could be easier. We had to do the configuration through the command-line interface. However, we are using an older version and the newer versions could be better with a graphical interface.

The solution does not require a license to use it.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Juniper Ethernet Switches a nine out of ten.

On-premises

We use only Firewalls, Juniper Switches. We don't have SD-WAN solutions.

We use this solution for connecting.

It's user-friendly.

The security is good.

Stability is an area that needs improvement.

They could improve the code, as there are some issues with it.

Marketing could be better.

I have been working with Juniper Ethernet Switches for six years.

We are using the EX series.

It's a stable solution, but there are some limitations.

I don't have any issues with scalability.

The vendor support is good. 

The technical support is good.

The initial setup is straightforward. It's not complex. It's easy.

I don't have any knowledge of pricing, I am in the technical department. 

It's a good product. 

It's user-friendly and has good security also.

I would recommend it to others.

I would rate Juniper Ethernet Switches an eight out of ten.

On-premises