Juniper QFX5110-48S-AFI2 48-Port 10GbE SFP+ Data Center Switch

What It Is

The Juniper QFX5110-48S-AFI2 is a high-performance data center access switch from the QFX5110 series, operating on Junos OS. It provides 48 SFP+ 10GbE ports and 4 QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100GbE speeds, delivering a total switching capacity of 1.76 Tbps (1.32 Bpps). This model is designed for building scalable, resilient, and low-latency network architectures in enterprise data center environments.

Technical Details

• Ports: 48 x SFP+ 10GbE
• Uplink Ports: 4 x QSFP28 (40/100GbE) with breakout support to 4x10GbE
• Switching Capacity: 1.76 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 1.32 Bpps
• Form Factor: 1U rackmount
• Power Supply: AC
• Airflow: AFI (front-to-back)

Configuration & Options

• Includes QSFP28 ports that support breakout cables QSFP28→4x10GbE for flexible server or storage connectivity
• Operates on Junos OS, providing advanced network features including VXLAN and EVPN support
• Compatible with Juniper original optical modules for optimal performance and reliability
• Suitable for deployment as a top-of-rack access switch or for traffic aggregation from racks to the network core

Operating Conditions

The switch is intended for deployment in data center access layers, connecting servers and storage systems to the network fabric. It supports VXLAN and EVPN for virtualized network environments, enabling efficient traffic aggregation and low-latency forwarding. The AFI airflow orientation (front-to-back) is designed for standard data center cooling schemes, ensuring proper thermal management in rack environments.