Juniper QFX10000-30C-M 30-Port 100GbE Line Card

What It Is

The Juniper QFX10000-30C-M is a line/interface card designed for installation in the QFX10000 series chassis, targeting spine and data center core switching roles. It is based on the Juniper Q5 ASIC with deep buffers and operates under Junos OS, providing high-throughput traffic aggregation for demanding network environments.

Technical Details

• Type: Line/interface card
• Platform: Juniper QFX10000 spine/core data center switch
• Chipset: Juniper Q5 ASIC with deep buffers
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Traffic Aggregation: High-performance and reliable handling of aggregated traffic
• Peak Load Handling: Deep buffers enable efficient processing of bursty traffic patterns

Configuration & Options

• Installs into an available slot in a QFX10000 chassis
• Requires compatible power supplies and cooling fans for the chassis
• Supports deployment as part of a spine-level IP fabric
• Suitable for EVPN-VXLAN-based scalable virtual network architectures
• Applicable for inter-data center link connectivity

Operating Conditions

The card is deployed in spine or core layers of data center IP fabrics, where it aggregates traffic from leaf switches and supports high-density workloads. It is also used for EVPN-VXLAN networks and inter-data center connections, operating in high-load environments that demand sustained throughput and deep buffering for peak traffic conditions.