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- In Stock: 200
- Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
- Model or Part: QFX5100-48S-AFI
- Condition: New
- Weight: 21.80lb
- Dimensions: 21.00in x 17.00in x 2.00in
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Overview
The Juniper Networks QFX5100-48S-AFI is a high-performance, fixed-configuration data center switch designed for modern leaf-and-spine architectures. With 48 SFP+ or SFP ports and two QSFP+ uplink modules, this switch delivers low latency, high bandwidth, and robust reliability for cloud, enterprise, and service provider environments. The back-to-front design simplifies cable management and allows for easy integration into dense rack layouts.
Key Features
- 48 SFP+ / SFP ports for flexible 10GbE connectivity
- 2 QSFP+ ports for 40GbE or 100GbE aggregation
- Six high-efficiency fans for optimal cooling
- Dual redundant AC power supplies for uninterrupted operation
- Back-to-front cabling to maximize rack space and simplify deployment
- Juniper's Virtual Chassis technology for seamless scaling
- Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features including EVPN, VXLAN, and MPLS
- Operating system Junos OS with automated provisioning and zero-touch deployment
Technical Specifications
- Model: QFX5100-48S-AFI
- Form factor: 1U rack-mount
- Ports: 48 x 10GbE SFP+ / SFP, 2 x 40GbE QSFP+ (configurable as 4 x 10GbE each)
- Switching capacity: 1.28 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 960 Mpps
- Latency: sub 2 microseconds (typical)
- Power: Dual 750W AC power supplies
- Fans: 6 hot-swap fans, 40 CFM each
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
- Dimensions: 1.75 in (H) x 17.3 in (W) x 13.5 in (D)
- Weight: approx 12 lbs
Typical Applications
- Leaf switches in leaf-and-spine data center topologies
- High-density server farms requiring 10GbE connectivity
- Network aggregation points for storage area networks
- Enterprise campus core extensions with high bandwidth needs
- Cloud service provider edge deployments where low latency is critical
- Virtualization environments leveraging EVPN and VXLAN for overlay networks
By combining a rich port density, redundant power and cooling, and Juniper's industry-leading Junos OS, the QFX5100-48S-AFI provides a reliable foundation for building scalable, high-performance networks that can grow with your business needs.