Juniper QFX5120-48T-AFO 48x10GT + 6x100G Switch

What It Is

The Juniper QFX5120-48T-AFO is a high-performance managed switch from the QFX5000 series, purpose-built for leaf/top-of-rack deployment in IP-fabric data center networks. This 1U device combines 48 10GT copper ports with 6 100G uplink ports, delivering an aggregate switching capacity of 48 Tbps. The switch runs on Junos OS and is powered by a high-performance, low-latency ASIC, making it suitable for demanding, high-density environments.

Technical Details

• Platform: Juniper QFX5000 series, leaf/top-of-rack for data centers
• Interfaces: 48 ports 10GT + 6 ports 100G
• Switching capacity: 48 Tbps
• Operating system: Junos OS
• Chipset: High-performance ASIC with low latency
• Form factor: 1U rack-mountable

Configuration & Options

• Included: Juniper QFX5120-48T-AFO switch unit with factory-installed Junos OS
• Uplink options: 6 ports 100G for spine connectivity or high-bandwidth aggregation
• Server connectivity: 48 ports 10GT for direct attachment of servers with 10G copper interfaces
• Deployment roles: Configured as a leaf or top-of-rack switch within an IP fabric topology
• Network integration: Supports VXLAN and EVPN for overlay segmentation and virtualization

Operating Conditions

The QFX5120-48T-AFO is designed for installation in standard 19-inch server racks within enterprise or cloud data centers. It operates as a top-of-rack or leaf device, aggregating traffic from servers equipped with 10/25/100G interfaces. The switch is suited for high-load environments requiring VXLAN and EVPN-based network virtualization, as well as for building scalable IP fabrics. It is compatible with Juniper QFX, EX, and MX series equipment, and supports standard routing and switching protocols for seamless integration into existing network infrastructures.