Juniper QFX10002-72Q-DC – High-Density Data Center Switch

Equipment Overview

The Juniper QFX10002-72Q-DC is a high-performance spine switch designed for data center environments, operating under Junos OS. This model provides 72 QSFP+ 40GbE ports, which can be reconfigured as 24 QSFP28 100GbE ports or up to 288 10GbE ports using breakout cables. It delivers a switching capacity of 5.76 Tbps and a forwarding performance of 2 Bpps, making it suitable for scalable and demanding data center networks. The switch is positioned for traffic aggregation and high-speed core deployments in cloud and enterprise facilities.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 72 x QSFP+ 40GbE (supports 24 x QSFP28 100GbE and up to 288 x 10GbE breakout)
• Switching Capacity: 5.76 Tbps
• Forwarding Performance: 2 Bpps
• Form Factor: 2U
• Power Supply: 4 x 1600W DC modules
• Cooling: 3 fans

Key Advantages

This model is selected for enterprise projects due to its high port density and flexible port configuration, enabling 40GbE, 100GbE, or 10GbE deployment options without hardware changes. The 2U form factor and DC power support align with standard data center infrastructure, while the 5.76 Tbps capacity ensures sufficient throughput for spine-tier aggregation. Junos OS provides a consistent and reliable operating environment for network automation and management.

Compatibility & Integration

The switch runs on Junos OS, supporting standard data center networking protocols and BGP/EVPN architectures. Breakout cables are supported for splitting 40G ports into 4 x 10G connections, facilitating integration with leaf switches and existing 10GbE infrastructure. It is designed for use in leaf-spine topologies and high-speed core networks, compatible with other Juniper QFX series devices.