QFX5100-24Q-AFO Juniper QFX Series Switch at discount

QFX5100‑24Q‑AFO Specifications

Juniper QFX5100 24‑Port 40 GbE (QSFP+) Fixed Switch (Front‑to‑Back Airflow Variant)

Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
Manufacturer Model: QFX5100‑24Q‑AFO
Product Line: QFX Series Ethernet Switches
Product Series: QFX5100‑24Q
Product Type: Fixed‑Configuration Data Center Access/Aggregation Switch
Product Name: Juniper QFX5100‑24Q‑AFO Switch

KEY FEATURES:

Network Ports: 24 × QSFP+ (40 GbE) ports, each port breakout capable (e.g., to 4 × 10 GbE)

Expansion Slots: 2 module bays for optional expansion modules (to scale up)

Airflow: Front‑to‑Back airflow design (AFO variant) for data‑center hot‑aisle/cold‑aisle deployment

Form Factor: 1U rack‑mount fixed switch

Software: Runs Junos OS with full Layer 2/Layer 3 features, supports Virtual Chassis and data‑center fabric architectures

PERFORMANCE:

Switching Capacity: Up to ~2.56 Tbps

Forwarding Rate: Up to ~1.44 Bpps (billion packets per second)

Latency: Very low, on the order of ~550 ns in some configurations

Density: Each QSFP+ port can also be configured for 10 GbE connectivity (via breakout cables) for flexible server‑link options

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Deployment Scenario: High‑density data‑center access/aggregation layer, spine/leaf fabrics

Operating Temperature: 0 °C to ~40 °C

Storage Temperature: –40 °C to ~70 °C

Humidity: ~5% to ~90% non‑condensing

Reliability Rating: Enterprise‑class, designed for 24×7 operation with redundant fans/power (depending variant)

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: 1U rack‑mount fixed switch chassis

Typical Dimensions: ~44.1 cm (W) × ~4.4 cm (H) × ~52.0 cm (D)

Weight: ~9.8 kg (approximate)

Power & Cooling: Internal power supplies, hot‑swap fans; front‑to‑back airflow for efficient cooling in rack configurations