Juniper QFX10000-RE Routing Engine for QFX10000 Series

Usage Area

The Juniper QFX10000-RE is a routing and management module designed for deployment in the QFX10000 series chassis, operating at the spine tier of data center IP fabrics. It aggregates traffic from leaf switches in high-density, scalable enterprise and cloud-scale environments. The module supports network virtualization through EVPN-VXLAN technologies and enables inter-data-center connectivity for distributed infrastructures. It is intended for mission-critical data center cores where high throughput, deep buffering, and fault tolerance are mandatory.

Construction Features

• Control and routing engine module for the QFX10000 series switching platform
• Built around the Juniper Q5 ASIC chipset with deep packet buffers for sustained high performance
• Designed for installation into the QFX10000 chassis, with full compatibility with other series components
• Runs on Junos OS for unified network management and advanced routing protocols
• Optimized for use as a spine/aggregation layer element in IP fabric architectures
• Form factor and interfaces tailored for high-availability, redundant deployments

Technical Parameters

• Product Type: Management and routing module for QFX10000 series
• MPN: QFX10000-RE
• Brand: Juniper
• Platform: QFX10000 spine/data center core switch series
• Chipset: Juniper Q5 ASIC with deep buffers
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Category: Managed switches (modular component)

Standards & Certification

The module complies with Juniper’s industry-standard design and operational specifications for data center networking equipment. It is certified for integration within the QFX10000 platform, meeting enterprise-grade reliability and performance requirements. The device supports standard networking protocols including EVPN-VXLAN, ensuring interoperability with existing data center infrastructure.