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

Usage Area

The Juniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFO-T is a high-performance managed switch designed for data center access and aggregation layers. It is deployed in server rack aggregation with 40GbE uplinks, as a leaf device in spine-leaf topologies, or as the core of small data centers. The switch also supports high-performance computing clusters requiring dense 40GbE connectivity. Its 1U form factor and Junos OS operation make it suitable for environments demanding high throughput and network virtualization.

Construction Features

• 24 QSFP+ 40GbE ports, expandable to 32 ports
• Switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps
• 1U rack-mountable form factor
• AC power supply (model suffix -3afo-t)
• Breakout support: each 40G port can be split into 4x10GbE
• Runs on Junos OS with VXLAN and EVPN support

Technical Parameters

• Ports: 24–32 x QSFP+ 40GbE
• Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Form factor: 1U
• Power supply: AC
• Breakout capability: 4x10GbE per 40G port
• Operating system: Junos OS
• Model: QFX5100-24Q-3AFO-T

Standards & Certification

The switch complies with industry standards for data center networking, including support for VXLAN and EVPN network virtualization protocols. It is manufactured by Juniper Networks and operates under Junos OS, ensuring adherence to enterprise-grade reliability and interoperability requirements. The device is designed for deployment in standards-compliant data center environments.