Juniper QFX10000-36Q 40G Interface Card for QFX10000

What It Is

The Juniper QFX10000-36Q is a line/interface card designed for the QFX10000 switch chassis family, targeting spine and data center core roles. This model provides 36 ports of 40G connectivity and is powered by the Juniper Q5 ASIC with deep buffers, ensuring high throughput and reliability for demanding network infrastructures. It operates under Junos OS and is intended for critical enterprise and service provider environments.

Technical Details

• Type: Line/interface card
• Platform: QFX10000 switch (spine/core data center)
• Chipset: Juniper Q5 ASIC with deep buffers
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Interfaces: 36 ports 40G
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable module for QFX10000 chassis slots

Configuration & Options

• Installs into Juniper QFX10000 chassis slots; supports hot-swap replacement.
• Requires a compatible Junos OS version for operation.
• Recommended deployment with power supplies and fan modules providing adequate cooling.
• Suitable for use in pairs or multiples depending on chassis capacity and port density requirements.

Operating Conditions

This card is deployed in spine-level IP fabric of data centers, aggregating traffic from leaf switches. It is suited for building EVPN-VXLAN networks and ensuring inter-data-center connectivity. The module is intended for installation in controlled equipment rooms with proper airflow and power redundancy, as per QFX10000 chassis specifications.