Juniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFO-T 40GbE Data Center Switch

Equipment Overview

The Juniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFO-T is a high-performance managed switch designed for data center access and aggregation layers. It provides 24 QSFP+ ports with 40GbE connectivity, expandable to 32 ports, and delivers a switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps. Operating under Junos OS, this 1U device is optimized for high-density 40GbE environments, including server rack aggregation and small data center cores. It supports network virtualization and high-performance computing cluster deployments.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 24–32 QSFP+ 40GbE
• Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Form factor: 1U
• Power supply: AC (suffix -3afo)
• Breakout support: each 40G port can be split into 4×10GbE
• Operating system: Junos OS

Key Advantages

The QFX5100-24Q-3AFO-T is chosen for enterprise projects requiring high port density and low-latency 40GbE aggregation. Its breakout capability enables flexible connectivity to 10GbE devices, reducing the need for additional switches. The switch supports VXLAN and EVPN, ensuring scalable network virtualization for modern data center architectures.

Compatibility & Integration

The switch integrates seamlessly with Juniper’s Junos OS ecosystem, supporting industry-standard network virtualization protocols including VXLAN and EVPN. Breakout cables allow direct connection of up to four 10GbE devices per port, ensuring compatibility with existing 10GbE infrastructure. The AC-powered model (suffix -3afo-t) is designed for standard data center power environments.