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QFX5100‑96S‑DC‑AFO Specifications

Juniper Networks 96‑Port 1/10 GbE Access + 8 × 40 GbE Uplink, DC Power, Front‑to‑Back Airflow Switch

Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
Manufacturer Model: QFX5100‑96S‑DC‑AFO
Product Line: QFX5100 Series
Product Series: 96S (96 × SFP+/SFP + 8 × QSFP+), DC power variant, Front‑to‑Back airflow (AFO)
Product Type: Fixed‑configuration high‑density enterprise/data‑centre switch
Product Name: Juniper QFX5100 96S DC AFO

KEY FEATURES:

96 × SFP+/SFP ports for 1 GbE/10 GbE server access

8 × QSFP+ ports for 40 GbE uplink or breakout to 4 × 10 GbE per port

DC power supply variant (“‑DC”) suitable for –36 to –72 V DC data‑centre racks

Front‑to‑back airflow design (“AFO”) suitable for hot‑aisle/cold‑aisle rack cooling

Runs Junos OS with full Layer 2/Layer 3, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN support

PERFORMANCE:

Switching Capacity: ~2.56 Tbps (bidirectional)

Forwarding Rate: ~1.44 Bpps

Latency: Very low, typical sub‑microsecond

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Designed for continuous 24×7 operation in high‑density data‑centre fabrics

Supports redundant fans and hot‑swappable modules (configuration dependent)

Front‑to‑back airflow aligns with standard hot‑aisle/cold‑aisle thermal management

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: 2 RU rack‑mount unit

Typical Dimensions: Approx. height ~3.46 in (8.8 cm) × width ~17.36 in (44.1 cm) × depth ~22.44 in (57.0 cm)

Typical Weight: ~32.5 lb (~14.7 kg)

Port configuration: 96 × SFP+/SFP + 8 × QSFP+ uplinks

Airflow: Front‑to‑Back (ports at front, fans at rear)