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

What It Is

The Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO is a high-density managed switch designed for data center access and aggregation roles. Operating under Junos OS, this 2U form-factor model provides 96 SFP+ 10GbE ports and 8 QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports with a total switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps. It is a DC-powered unit, identified by the -afo suffix, intended for enterprise and service provider environments.

Technical Details

• Ports: 96 x SFP+ 10GbE
• Uplinks: 8 x QSFP+ 40GbE, supporting breakout to 4x10GbE via breakout cables
• Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Form factor: 2U rack-mountable
• Power supply: DC input (-afo model)
• Operating system: Junos OS
• Breakout support: 40G ports can be split into 4x10G to increase 10G port density

Configuration & Options

• Included: Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO switch unit with DC power supply
• Transceivers: SFP+ and QSFP+ optics are ordered separately, not included
• Breakout cables: Supported for 40G-to-4x10G port splitting
• Software: Junos OS is pre-installed; feature licenses may apply depending on deployment
• Mounting: Standard 2U rack rails are required, not included

Operating Conditions

This switch is intended for deployment in data center leaf-spine topologies as a leaf device, aggregating 10G server connections. It is also suitable for building high-performance storage networks where low latency and high density are required. The DC power input makes it appropriate for facilities with DC power distribution infrastructure. Operating environment assumes standard data center temperature and humidity ranges, consistent with Juniper enterprise equipment specifications.