QFX5100-24Q-3AFI-T Juniper QFX Switch 24 ports at discount

QFX5100-24Q-3AFI-T Specifications

Manufacturer: Juniper Networks

Manufacturer Model: QFX5100-24Q-3AFI-T
Product Line: QFX5100 Series
Product Series: 24-Port QSFP+ Access / Aggregation
Product Type: Fixed-Configuration Ethernet Switch
Product Name: Juniper QFX5100 24-Port QSFP+ (24Q) with 3 Air-Flow In, TAA-compliant

KEY FEATURES:

Port Count: 24 × QSFP+ ports (native 40 GbE each, with breakout support to 4 × 10 GbE per port)

Expansion Capability: Two optional expansion slots for additional QSFP+ or SFP+ ports

Management Ports: 3 management interfaces included in this “-T” variant (TAA version)

Airflow Orientation: “AFI” means front intake / back exhaust cooling (front-to-back airflow)

Power Supply: AC variant — comply with AC power feed infrastructure

Compliance: TAA-compliant version (Trade Agreements Act) for regulated procurement

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum Switching Capacity: Up to ~2.56 Tbps in base configuration

Forwarding Performance: Wire-speed, ultra-low latency for 40 GbE access and breakout environments

Features: Full Layer 2/Layer 3 capability, large MAC/route tables, jumbo frame support, breakout flexibility

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Designed for 24×7 data-center deployment

Redundancy: Field-replaceable fan modules and power supplies (when configured)

Cooling: Designed for front-to-back airflow — ensure rack airflow design complies

Operating Conditions: Standard enterprise operating temperature range (typically 0 °C to ~40 °C)

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: 1 RU rack-mount chassis

Approximate Dimensions: Height ~4.3 cm, Width ~44 cm, Depth ~52 cm

Weight: ~10 kg (approx.) when fully configured

IMPORTANT NOTES:

“3A” in the product code signifies three power supply bays and airflow orientation; ensure the exact power-supply configuration when purchasing

Breakout capability: Each QSFP+ port can be used as a 40 GbE link or channelized into 4 × 10 GbE links — verify breakout cables and optics are supported

Rack Infrastructure: Ensure your rack supports front-to-back airflow design, proper power feed for AC version, and has sufficient depth and cooling for 1 RU high-density switch

Licensing: Advanced features (e.g., full Layer 3, MPLS, EVPN, VXLAN) may require specific Junos OS license levels

Support & Spare Parts: Verify local support availability, warranty eligibility, and spare-part ecosystem for this variant