Juniper QFX5200-32C-AFI 32x100GbE Data Center Switch

What It Is

Juniper QFX5200-32C-AFI is a high-performance managed switch from the QFX5200 series, engineered for cloud data center environments. This 1U fixed-form-factor device provides 32 ports of QSFP28 100GbE connectivity with a total switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps, running on Junos OS.

Technical Details

• Ports: 32 x QSFP28 100GbE
• Switching capacity: 6.4 Tbps aggregate
• Breakout support: QSFP28 to 2x50G or 4x25G
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable
• Power supply: AC, airflow direction AFI (front-to-back)
• Operating system: Junos OS

Configuration & Options

• Breakout cables: Supported for flexible connectivity to 25GbE and 50GbE server interfaces
• Optics: Compatible with QSFP28 optical transceivers and passive copper cables
• Deployment roles: Suitable as a spine switch in leaf-spine topologies or as a high-speed network core
• Airflow option: AFI configuration optimized for hot-aisle containment layouts

Operating Conditions

The QFX5200-32C-AFI is designed for deployment in cloud data centers and telecommunications environments requiring high-density 100GbE aggregation. It operates as a spine switch in leaf-spine architectures, aggregating traffic from servers with 25GbE and 50GbE interfaces. The AFI airflow variant is intended for installations where front-to-back cooling aligns with hot-aisle containment strategies, ensuring stable thermal performance in rack environments.