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Juniper QFX Series Switches

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  • QFX5240: High-density 800GbE switch for AI data centers, with up to 64 QSFP-DD/OSFP ports, supporting BGP, MPLS, RoCEv2, and intent-based automation.
  • QFX5230: 400GbE switch for high-speed, scalable spine-and-leaf IP fabrics, ideal for AI/ML workloads.
  • QFX5700: Flexible 10/25/40/50/100/200GbE switch for enterprise, HPC, and cloud data centers, supporting dense 400GbE fabrics.
  • QFX5130: Cost-optimized 1U switch with 10/25/40/100/400GbE, up to 25.6 Tbps, for cloud and enterprise with in-band telemetry.
  • QFX5120: 1/10/25/40/100GbE switch with 6.4 Tbps, low 550ns latency, for data center and campus with EVPN-VXLAN support.
  • QFX5210: 2U, 10/25/40/100GbE switch with 12.8 Tbps for lean spine-and-leaf and metro deployments.
  • QFX5220: 400GbE switch for large, standards-based data center and metro fabrics.
  • QFX5110: 10/40GbE switch with 2.56 Tbps, low latency, and EVPN-VXLAN for flexible deployments.
  • QFX5100: 10/40GbE switch with 2.56 Tbps, supporting FCoE, MC-LAG, and Virtual Chassis.
  • QFX10000 Series: High-capacity 10/40/100GbE switches (up to 96 Tbps) for demanding data center and campus environments with deep buffers.

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The Juniper Networks QFX Series switches are high-performance, scalable solutions designed for modern data centers, campus environments, and cloud deployments. Engineered to support demanding applications, including AI/ML workloads, these switches deliver industry-leading throughput, low latency, and robust automation capabilities. They are ideal for spine-and-leaf architectures, top-of-rack, lean spine, campus distribution, core, data center gateway, and interconnect deployments. The QFX Series integrates with Juniper Apstra software to automate the entire network lifecycle, simplifying design, deployment, and operations while providing closed-loop assurance, achieving up to 90% faster deployment, 70% faster resolution, and 83% OpEx reduction.

Key models include:

  • QFX5240: Leverages Broadcom Tomahawk 5 silicon, offering up to 800GbE interfaces (64 QSFP-DD or OSFP ports, with breakout options for 128x400GbE, 256x100GbE, or 256x50GbE). Optimized for AI data center networking with high-density, low-latency spine-and-leaf IP fabrics, supporting advanced features like BGP, MPLS, RoCEv2, and intent-based automation for AI/ML workloads.
  • QFX5230: Provides up to 400GbE interfaces for high-speed, high-density spine-and-leaf IP fabrics, ideal for AI/ML workloads requiring scalability, performance, and low latency.
  • QFX5700: Supports large, dense 400GbE IP fabrics with 10/25/40/50/100/200GbE interface options, perfect for enterprise, high-performance computing, service provider, and cloud data centers using proven internet-scale technology.
  • QFX5130: High-density, cost-optimized 1U switches with 10/25/40/100/400GbE interfaces based on Broadcom Trident 4 silicon. Ideal for cloud service environments, offering up to 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional) throughput, with features like in-band telemetry and dynamic traffic steering for enterprise, service provider, and cloud deployments.
  • QFX5120: Offers 1/10/25/40/100GbE interfaces for data center, edge, interconnect, and campus deployments, supporting low-latency Layer 2/3 features, EVPN-VXLAN, and automation with Juniper Apstra and Mist Cloud. Delivers up to 6.4 Tbps bidirectional performance with 550ns latency.
  • QFX5210: Provides line-rate, low-latency 10/25/40/100GbE interfaces (up to 12.8 Tbps bidirectional) for large, standards-based fabrics. A compact 2U platform with 64 QSFP+/QSFP28 ports, ideal for lean spine-and-leaf deployments in enterprise, service provider, and cloud data centers, as well as metro use cases.
  • QFX5220: Supports up to 400GbE interfaces for large, dense, standards-based fabrics, optimized for spine-and-leaf data center and metro deployments.
  • QFX5110: Offers 10/40GbE interfaces with flexible deployment options, low-latency Layer 2/3 features, and advanced EVPN-VXLAN capabilities. Delivers up to 2.56 Tbps with automation features like Terraform, Python, and ZTP.
  • QFX5100: High-performance 10/40GbE switches with low latency, flexible deployment options, and rich Layer 2/3 features, including FCoE and MC-LAG. Supports Virtual Chassis and multiple fabric architectures, delivering up to 2.56 Tbps.
  • QFX10000 Series (QFX10002, QFX10008, QFX10016): Designed for the most demanding data center, campus, and routing environments, offering up to 96 Tbps throughput, tri-speed 10/40/100GbE interfaces, and deep buffers (100ms per port) via Juniper Q5 ASIC. Supports extensive Layer 2/3 services, VOQ architecture, and automation for scalable, flexible deployments.

The QFX Series features the Junos OS, offering a comprehensive routing stack, open programmability, and support for advanced protocols like EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, MPLS, and IPv6. With automation tools like Juniper Apstra, Mist AI, and ZTP, the series ensures simplified management, high reliability, and scalability for next-generation IP fabrics, AI-driven networks, and cloud-native architectures

QFX5240

  • Form Factor: 2U fixed
  • Port Configuration: 64x 800GbE (QSFP-DD/OSFP), supports breakout to 128x 400GbE, 256x 100GbE, or 256x 50GbE
  • Throughput: 51.2 Tbps (unidirectional)
  • Latency: 700-750ns (store and forward)
  • Processor: Broadcom Tomahawk 5
  • Features: RoCEv2, PFC, ECN, DCQCN, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, intent-based automation via Apstra
  • Power Consumption: Not specified (varies by configuration)
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS Evolved

QFX5230

  • Form Factor: 1U fixed
  • Port Configuration: Up to 400GbE interfaces (specific port count not detailed)
  • Throughput: Not specified (high-density 400GbE support)
  • Latency: Low latency (specific value not provided)
  • Processor: Not specified
  • Features: EVPN-VXLAN, IP fabrics, supports AI/ML workloads, automation via Apstra
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Not specified
  • Operating System: Junos OS Evolved

QFX5700

  • Form Factor: 2U fixed
  • Port Configuration: Supports 10/25/40/50/100/200/400GbE (specific port counts vary)
  • Throughput: Not specified (supports large, dense 400GbE fabrics)
  • Latency: Low latency (specific value not provided)
  • Processor: Not specified
  • Features: EVPN-VXLAN, IP fabrics, Virtual Chassis, automation via Apstra
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS

QFX5130

  • Form Factor: 1U fixed
  • Port Configuration:
    • QFX5130-48C/48CM: 48x 100GbE SFP56-DD, expandable to 72x 100/25/10GbE via breakout cables
    • QFX5130-32CD: 32x 400GbE
  • Throughput: Up to 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional)
  • Latency: ~1000ns (store and forward)
  • Processor: Broadcom Trident 4
  • Features: RoCEv2, DCB, EVPN-VXLAN, BGP add-path, 128-way ECMP, dynamic load balancing, enhanced firewall, telemetry, ZTP, NETCONF, Python scripting
  • Scaling: 1.24M routes, 80K firewall filters, 160K MAC addresses
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS Evolved

QFX5120

  • Form Factor: 1U fixed
  • Port Configuration:
    • QFX5120-48Y/48YM: 48x 1/10/25GbE + 8x 40/100GbE
    • QFX5120-48T: 48x 1/10GbE (RJ-45) + 6x 40/100GbE
    • QFX5120-32C: 32x 100GbE, breakout to 25GbE
  • Throughput: Up to 6.4 Tbps (bidirectional)
  • Latency: ~550ns
  • Processor: Not specified
  • Features: EVPN-VXLAN, L2/L3 gateway, NSR, NSB, ZTP, Python scripting, MACsec (QFX5120-48YM)
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS

QFX5210

  • Form Factor: 2U fixed
  • Port Configuration: 64x 10/25/40/100GbE (QSFP+/QSFP28)
  • Throughput: Up to 12.8 Tbps (bidirectional)
  • Latency: Low latency (specific value not provided)
  • Processor: Not specified
  • Features: EVPN-VXLAN, IP fabrics, automation via Apstra, SONiC support (QFX5210-64C-S)
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS or SONiC (select models)

QFX5220

  • Form Factor: 1U or 4U fixed
  • Port Configuration:
    • QFX5220-32CD: 32x 400GbE
    • QFX5220-128C: 128x 100GbE
  • Throughput: Up to 12.8 Tbps (bidirectional, QFX5220-128C)
  • Latency: Not specified
  • Processor: Not specified
  • Features: EVPN-VXLAN, IP fabrics, automation via Apstra
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS

QFX5110

  • Form Factor: 1U fixed
  • Port Configuration:
    • QFX5110-48S: 48x 10GbE (SFP+) + 4x 40/100GbE (QSFP28)
    • QFX5110-32Q: 32x 40GbE (QSFP+) or 20x 40GbE + 4x 100GbE
  • Throughput: Up to 2.56 Tbps
  • Latency: Low latency (specific value not provided)
  • Processor: Not specified
  • Features: EVPN-VXLAN, L2/L3 features, ZTP, Terraform, Python, Virtual Chassis
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS

QFX5100

  • Form Factor: 1U or 2U fixed
  • Port Configuration:
    • QFX5100-48S: 48x 10GbE (SFP/SFP+) + 6x 40GbE (QSFP+)
    • QFX5100-48T: 48x 100M/1G/10GbE (RJ-45) + 6x 40GbE
    • QFX5100-96S: 96x 10GbE (SFP/SFP+) + 8x 40GbE
    • QFX5100-24Q: 24x 40GbE (QSFP+), expandable to 32x 40GbE
    • QFX5100-24Q-AA: Supports FPGA-based 4x40GbE expansion
  • Throughput: Up to 2.56 Tbps
  • Latency: Low latency (specific value not provided)
  • Processor: Not specified
  • Features: FCoE, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, TISSU, microburst monitoring
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS

QFX10002

  • Form Factor: 2U fixed
  • Port Configuration:
    • QFX10002-36Q: 36x 40GbE or 12x 100GbE
    • QFX10002-72Q: 72x 40GbE or 24x 100GbE
  • Throughput: Up to 5.76 Tbps
  • Latency: Not specified
  • Processor: Juniper Q5 ASIC
  • Features: Tri-speed 10/40/100GbE, EVPN-VXLAN, MC-LAG, L3 fabric, deep buffers (100ms/port), programmable APIs
  • Power Consumption: Not specified
  • Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow
  • Operating System: Junos OS

QFX10008

  • Form Factor: 13U modular
  • Port Configuration: Up to 288x 100GbE, 1152x 10GbE, or 288x 40GbE (via line cards)
  • Throughput: Up to 48 Tbps
  • Latency: Not specified
  • Processor: Juniper Q5 ASIC
  • Switch Fabric: 6x Switch Fabric cards, 7.2 Tbps/slot (N+1 redundancy)
  • Features: Tri-speed 10/40/100GbE, FCoE, DCB, EVPN-VXLAN, MC-LAG, deep buffers (100ms/port), programmable APIs
  • Power Consumption: 2700W (AC), 2500W (DC) per PSU, 6x PSU bays
  • Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
  • Operating System: Junos OS

QFX10016

  • Form Factor: 21U modular
  • Port Configuration: Up to 576x 100GbE, 2304x 10GbE, or 576x 40GbE (via line cards)
  • Throughput: Up to 96 Tbps
  • Latency: Not specified
  • Processor: Juniper Q5 ASIC
  • Switch Fabric: 6x Switch Fabric cards, 7.2 Tbps/slot (N+1 redundancy)
  • Features: Tri-speed 10/40/100GbE, FCoE, DCB, EVPN-VXLAN, MC-LAG, deep buffers (100ms/port), programmable APIs
  • Power Consumption: 2700W (AC), 2500W (DC) per PSU, 10x PSU bays
  • Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
  • Operating System: Junos OS

Common Features Across QFX Series

  • Automation: Juniper Apstra (90% faster deployment, 70% faster resolution, 83% OpEx reduction), ZTP, NETCONF, Python, Terraform
  • Protocols: EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, MPLS, IPv6, L2/L3 services
  • High Availability: Redundant power supplies, fans, NSR, NSB, ISSU/TISSU
  • Deployment: Spine-and-leaf, campus distribution, core, data center gateway, interconnect
  • Management: Junos OS or Junos OS Evolved, Mist AI integration
  • Scalability: Supports large-scale IP fabrics, high port density, and logical table sizes

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