
Why buy from us?
HardwareJet is built for professionals who need dependable hardware without delays or guesswork. Our curated network of manufacturers ensures quality parts, fair pricing, and responsive service.
Ask a Question About This Product
- In Stock: 35
- Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
- Model or Part: QFX5100-48S-DC-AFO
- Condition: New
- Weight: 2.00lb
- Dimensions: 1.00in x 1.00in x 1.00in
United States Shipping
Orders over $200 qualify for Free Super-Saver Shipping! We ship at our discretion via the most cost-effective method using FedEx, UPS, or USPS.To ensure your order is processed efficiently, all shipping charges must be pre-paid at checkout. We are unable to bill directly to third-party shipper accounts or use customer-provided labels for domestic shipments.
International Shipping
International orders begin processing as soon as payment is confirmed.- Pre-paid Shipping: For your convenience, you can select and pay for international shipping directly at checkout.
- Carrier Accounts: Alternatively, we can bill transport costs directly to your FedEx account number. (Note: We cannot bill to DHL, TNT, or UPS accounts).
- Customer Labels: We are also happy to ship internationally using pre-paid labels provided by you for any carrier.
Expedited and Rush Shipping
Need it faster? HardwareJet.com offers 1 or 2-day expedited shipping options during checkout for eligible items.To get your order to the front of the line, expedited orders include a small rush fee in addition to the carrier's shipping charges. If an item is not available for expedited shipping, these options will not appear in your cart.
Item Condition
New - Sealed or Open Box ConditionExcellent - Almost-New, Missing Original Packaging
Refurbished - Seller Refurbished, Good Condition, Previously Used Item
To bring you an even wider selection, some of our items are shipped directly from our trusted partners. Delivery times may vary for these items.
Overview
The Juniper Networks QFX5100-48S-DC-AFO is a high-performance data center switch designed for modern leaf-spine architectures. With 48 SFP+/SFP ports and 6 QSFP+ ports, this chassis delivers flexible, high-density connectivity for both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) environments. Powered by dual redundant DC power supplies and equipped with redundant fans, the QFX5100 ensures continuous operation even in the most demanding data center conditions.
Key Features
- 48 SFP+/SFP ports provide up to 10 Gbps per port for scalable Ethernet aggregation
- 6 QSFP+ ports support 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps uplinks for high-speed spine connections
- Redundant DC power supplies and fans deliver maximum availability and simplify maintenance
- Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities with Virtual Chassis technology
- Comprehensive telemetry and analytics for proactive network monitoring
- Juniper Extensible Operating System (Junos) for consistent, programmable network management
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: 1RU chassis
- Power: Dual hot-swap DC power supplies, 750 W each
- Cooling: Redundant fan modules with variable speed control
- Port types: 48 x SFP+/SFP, 6 x QSFP+
- Maximum throughput: 2.56 Tbps
- Forwarding capacity: 1.28 Bpps
- Latency: Sub-microsecond for cut-through forwarding
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C
- Dimensions: 1.75 in (height) x 17.5 in (width) x 13.5 in (depth)
- Weight: Approx. 15 lbs
Applications
- Leaf switches in leaf-spine data center topologies
- High-density server farm connectivity
- Enterprise campus core and aggregation layers
- Cloud service provider infrastructure requiring scalable bandwidth
- Telecom carrier aggregation and edge routing
- Virtualized environments and software-defined networking deployments
By combining robust hardware design with Juniper's industry-leading Junos OS, the QFX5100-48S-DC-AFO delivers reliable, high-speed performance that adapts to evolving network demands while simplifying operations and reducing total cost of ownership.