The Juniper QFX-5100-48S-AFO is a high-performance, low-latency data center switch designed for enterprise, campus, and cloud environments requiring scalable 10G access with 40G uplink capabilities.
It features 48x SFP/SFP+ ports supporting 1G and 10G Ethernet, along with 6x QSFP+ uplink ports supporting 40G connectivity, providing flexible and high-speed network expansion. Built in a compact 1U form factor, this switch delivers wire-speed performance with up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity and approximately 1.08 billion packets per second (Bpps) throughput.
The QFX-5100-48S-AFO operates on Juniper Junos OS, offering advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN, and VXLAN, along with strong security and QoS capabilities. It supports Virtual Chassis and Virtual Chassis Fabric, allowing multiple switches to be managed as a single logical device for simplified operations and scalability.
Designed for high availability, it includes redundant power supplies and fans with front-to-back airflow (AFO), ensuring efficient cooling and continuous operation in data center environments.
This model is widely used for Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments, aggregation layers, and enterprise networking, offering a balance of performance, flexibility, and reliability.
🔑 Key Features:
48x 1/10G SFP/SFP+ ports
6x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports
Up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity
Low latency, wire-speed performance
Junos OS with advanced L2/L3 features
Virtual Chassis & Virtual Chassis Fabric support
Redundant PSU and fan modules
1U rack-mountable design (AFO airflow)
