Juniper’s EX series targets campus access/distribution, while QFX targets data center leaf/spine. This guide explains when to use each.
Comparison
| Feature | EX (Campus) | QFX (Data Center) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 12-96 (1/10/25G) | 32-128 (25/40/100/400G) |
| PoE | Yes (EX2300, EX4300, EX4400) | No |
| VXLAN/EVPN | Limited | Full support |
| Stacking | Virtual Chassis | Virtual Chassis (select models) or fabric |
| Best For | Office, campus, branch | DC spine/leaf, cloud |