Name: EX8208-BASE-AC Juniper 8-Slot 6.2Tbps Modular Ethernet Switch
Brand: Juniper
SKU: EX8208-BASE-AC
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Juniper EX8208-BASE-AC is a modular Ethernet switch chassis that provides eight card slots and supports total switching throughput up to 6.2 Tbps. It accommodates a range of EX8200 series line cards and features AC power supplies. This chassis is suited for dense, scalable network environments requiring modular expansion.

General Information
Brand	Juniper
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Layer 3, Managed Switch, Modular Switch
Form Factor	Chassis-Based
Mount Type	Shelf Mount
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	6.2 Tbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094
NIM Slot	8
Stackable	Optional
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Out-of-band Ethernet management,SNMP,NETCONF,J-Web (Web UI),SSH
Security Features	802.1X,RADIUS/TACACS+,Access Control Lists (ACLs),DHCP snooping,IP Source Guard,MAC limiting,SSH
Management Type	Junos CLI,J-Web (Web UI),SNMP,NETCONF,REST API
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,SNMP,NETCONF,HTTPS,REST

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant fan trays
Power	AC (hot-swappable power supplies)
Power Supply	AC power supply modules (hot-swappable; configuration dependent)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.1p,IEEE 802.1D,IEEE 802.3ad (LACP),IEEE 802.3x

Product Description
The Juniper EX8208-BASE-AC is an 8-slot modular Ethernet switch chassis designed to serve as the foundation for scalable, high-capacity network deployments. It supports multiple line cards to deliver flexible configurations for enterprise and data center environments requiring robust switching backbone capabilities. This chassis typically integrates into large campus or data center networks where modularity and scalability are necessary. Network architects, system integrators, and IT infrastructure teams use the EX8208-BASE-AC to build resilient, high-throughput switching platforms. Key Features 8-slot modular chassis supporting a variety of EX8200 line cards 6.2 Tbps total switching capacity for handling extensive traffic loads Redundant power supplies and fans (AC powered) ensuring operational continuity Designed for stacking and high-density aggregation in large networks Advanced thermal management for efficient cooling This chassis serves as the physical and functional base for Juniper’s EX8200 series switches, providing the scalability and capacity required for evolving network demands. Its modular design enables customization and future expansion without replacing the entire system, which is critical for growing enterprise infrastructures.

Use Cases
The EX8208-BASE-AC finds its use in large enterprise and data center networks where flexible, modular switching infrastructure is needed to manage extensive traffic. It supports deployments requiring scalable aggregation and high throughput in campus and core network layers. How It's Used: As a core or aggregation switch in enterprise campus networks Within data centers for top-of-rack or end-of-row switching solutions Deployments needing modular line card flexibility for different port speeds and densities Environments requiring high switching capacity to handle significant traffic loads Use cases involving network growth where chassis scalability is important Integration into existing Juniper EX8200 deployments for expansion Overall, the EX8208-BASE-AC plays a critical role as a foundation for building scalable, modular network architectures. It enables organizations to adapt their switching capacity and port configurations as demands evolve.

FAQ's
What does the EX8208-BASE-AC chassis support? The EX8208-BASE-AC chassis supports eight slots for Juniper EX8200 series line cards, allowing flexible configurations for varying port densities and speeds. What is the switching capacity of the EX8208-BASE-AC? This chassis supports up to 6.2 Tbps of total switching capacity, suitable for large-scale network traffic handling. Is the EX8208-BASE-AC compatible with AC power supplies only? Yes, the EX8208-BASE-AC is designed with AC power supplies and fans for power and cooling. Can the chassis be used for stacking in network deployments? The EX8208-BASE-AC supports stacking features as part of the EX8200 series, enabling scalable network aggregation. What environments typically use the EX8208-BASE-AC? This chassis is commonly deployed in enterprise and data center networks requiring modular, high-capacity switching infrastructure. Does the chassis support redundant power and cooling? Yes, it includes redundant AC power supplies and fans to maintain operational reliability.