Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO
Manufacturer:
Juniper Networks
Overview:
The Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO is a high-performance, versatile, and energy-efficient Ethernet switch designed for large-scale data center, enterprise, and cloud networks. With 96 ports of 10GbE (SFP+) and 4 high-density 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks, this switch offers the flexibility, scalability, and reliability needed to meet the demanding connectivity requirements of modern IT infrastructures. Whether deployed in spine-leaf architectures or as aggregation switches, the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO ensures high throughput, low latency, and seamless integration into virtualized and SDN environments.
Powered by Juniper’s Junos OS, it is optimized for automation and network programmability, providing exceptional performance and simplified network management. The QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO offers an ideal solution for data centers that require robust network performance, flexibility, and future-proofing capabilities.
Key Features:
96 x 10GbE Ports (SFP+): Provides high-density, 10GbE connectivity for server-to-switch connections, supporting large-scale environments with high bandwidth requirements.
4 x 40GbE QSFP+ Uplink Ports: Ensures high-capacity uplinks to connect with other switches or network layers, enabling fast and efficient inter-switch connectivity.
Junos OS: Runs on Junos OS, Juniper's robust, secure, and reliable operating system, offering network automation, programmability, and integrated management for simplifying network operations.
High Availability: Designed with redundancy in power supplies and cooling fans, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime.
Low Latency and High Throughput: Optimized for ultra-low latency, ensuring efficient performance for modern workloads such as virtualized environments, cloud computing, and big data.
Energy-Efficient Design: Offers power-efficient operation with advanced thermal management, reducing overall operational costs.
Advanced Virtualization Support: Fully supports network virtualization technologies, including VXLAN, enabling scalable and flexible deployments in virtualized data centers and SDN environments.
Compact 1RU Form Factor: Efficient use of space with a 1RU design, ideal for space-constrained data centers.
Applications:
Data Centers: Perfect for high-density, high-performance environments where 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity is required for connecting servers, storage, and network components.
Cloud Networking: Well-suited for cloud service providers and hyperscale networks, providing scalable, high-throughput interconnects and enabling flexible cloud infrastructure deployments.
Virtualized Networks: Optimized for virtualized workloads, providing fast and reliable network connectivity for virtual machines and containers in data center environments.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Designed to support bandwidth-intensive applications such as big data analytics, AI, and machine learning with low latency and high throughput.
Network Aggregation: Acts as an aggregation switch in large data centers, offering 10GbE ports for server connections and 40GbE uplinks for connecting to core or spine switches.
Specifications:
Part Number: Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO
Ports:
96 x 10GbE (SFP+)
4 x 40GbE QSFP+
Throughput: 2.56 Tbps (Total system throughput)
Latency: Ultra-low latency optimized for modern applications
Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable fan trays for improved airflow and cooling
Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy
Dimensions: 17.4" (W) x 1.7" (H) x 18.5" (D) (1RU form factor)
Weight: 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)
Power Consumption: 300W typical, 400W maximum
Network Management: Junos OS with integrated monitoring, automation, and SDN support
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Why Choose the Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO?
High Density and Performance: The QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO delivers 96 x 10GbE ports and 4 x 40GbE uplinks, making it perfect for environments that require high-density, high-throughput performance.
Energy Efficiency: With its power-efficient design, this switch helps reduce operating costs while still delivering exceptional performance, making it a sustainable choice for large-scale deployments.
Future-Proof: The switch offers flexible port configurations, including both 10GbE and 40GbE, ensuring your network can handle increasing bandwidth demands for the foreseeable future.
Seamless Integration with Junos OS: Leverage Juniper’s Junos OS for reliable, secure, and high-performing network operations. With advanced automation and programmability features, network management is simplified.
Redundancy and Reliability: The switch features redundant power supplies and cooling systems to ensure reliability and minimize downtime in mission-critical environments.
Virtualization Support: Fully optimized for SDN, network virtualization (VXLAN), and modern data center architectures, offering seamless integration with virtualized workloads.
Compact Design: The 1RU form factor ensures that you can maximize space utilization in your data center without sacrificing performance.
This comprehensive description for the Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO switch highlights all the necessary details to help customers make an informed purchase decision, offering high-performance, scalability, and energy efficiency for their networking needs.