Juniper QFX10002-36Q 40GbE Data Center Switch

Equipment Overview

The Juniper QFX10002-36Q is a high-performance managed switch from the QFX10002 series, engineered for spine-level deployment in large data center networks. This 2U device provides 36 QSFP+ ports operating at 40GbE, with select ports upgradeable to 100GbE for enhanced scalability. Running on Junos OS, the switch delivers a switching capacity of 5.76 Tbps (2 Bpps), making it suitable for core aggregation and high-throughput environments. It is designed to aggregate traffic from leaf switches with 40GbE uplinks and support high-performance computing and storage backbones.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 36 QSFP+ 40GbE (up to 12 ports can operate as 100GbE)
• Switching Capacity: 5.76 Tbps (2 Bpps)
• Breakout Support: 40G to 4×10GbE
• Form Factor: 2U
• Power Supplies: 4×1600W AC/DC units
• Cooling: 3 hot-swappable fans
• Operating System: Junos OS

Key Advantages

This switch is selected for enterprise data centers requiring robust spine-level performance with high port density and flexible uplink options. The ability to upgrade select ports to 100GbE provides investment protection for future bandwidth demands. Redundant power delivery via four 1600W supplies and hot-swappable fans ensures high availability in mission-critical environments.

Compatibility & Integration

The QFX10002-36Q is compatible with QSFP+ and QSFP28 optical modules, and supports breakout cables for direct connection of 10GbE devices. It integrates seamlessly into existing Juniper-based network architectures, running on Junos OS for consistent management and policy enforcement across the infrastructure.