Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFI 96-Port 10GbE Data Center Switch

Equipment Overview

The Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFI is a high-density managed switch designed for data center access and aggregation layers. Operating under Junos OS, this 2U form-factor unit delivers 2.56 Tbps of switching capacity. It provides 96 SFP+ 10GbE ports and 8 QSFP+ 40GbE ports, enabling flexible 10G network expansion. This model is intended for leaf-spine topologies, server access aggregation, and high-performance storage networks. Power is supplied via a DC source, as indicated by the -AFI suffix.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 96 x SFP+ 10GbE, 8 x QSFP+ 40GbE
• Breakout support: 40GbE ports can be split into 4 x 10GbE using breakout cables
• Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Form factor: 2U rack-mountable
• Power supply: DC (-AFI model variant)
• Operating system: Junos OS

Key Advantages

This switch offers high port density for 10G server connectivity while retaining 40G uplink capacity. The breakout capability on QSFP+ ports allows gradual scaling of 10G connections without replacing hardware. Its leaf-spine compatibility makes it a practical choice for enterprise data center modernization projects.

Compatibility & Integration

The device integrates with Juniper Junos OS environments and supports standard SFP+/QSFP+ optical modules and breakout cables. It is suited for deployment in leaf-spine architectures, including spine switches for 40G aggregation, and storage networks requiring low-latency 10G access.