Juniper QFX10002-72Q-T – 72-Port 40G QSFP+ TAA Switch

What It Is

The Juniper QFX10002-72Q-T is a TAA-compliant spine switch for data center IP fabric architectures, operating under Junos OS. This 2U fixed-form-factor device delivers high-density 40GbE and 100GbE connectivity for core and aggregation roles. It is designed for environments requiring high throughput and low latency in enterprise and service provider networks.

Technical Details

• Ports: 72x QSFP+ 40GbE, supporting up to 24x QSFP28 100GbE and up to 288x 10GbE via breakout cables
• Switching capacity: 5.76 Tbps
• Forwarding performance: 2 billion packets per second (Bpps)
• Form factor: 2U rack-mountable chassis
• Power supply: 4x 1600W units, available in AC or DC variants
• Cooling: 3 field-replaceable fan modules
• Compliance: TAA-compliant model

Configuration & Options

• Ports can be configured as native 40GbE or as 100GbE using QSFP28 optics on designated interfaces
• Breakout cables enable splitting 40GbE ports into 4x 10GbE connections for high-density leaf aggregation
• AC and DC power supply options are available to suit facility infrastructure
• Junos OS pre-installed; no additional software license required for base operation
• Includes standard accessories: mounting brackets and cable management guides

Operating Conditions

This switch is intended for deployment as a spine device in data center IP fabric topologies, aggregating traffic from leaf switches. It supports high-speed 100GbE uplinks for core network connectivity. The unit is suitable for temperature-controlled data center environments with front-to-back airflow and redundant power configurations.