Juniper QFX10002-72Q High-Performance Data Center Switch

Usage Area

The Juniper QFX10002-72Q is a high-performance spine switch designed for data center IP fabric architectures. It is deployed to aggregate traffic from leaf switches in leaf-spine topologies, providing high-speed 100GbE uplinks for the network core. The device is suitable for large-scale enterprise and cloud data centers requiring high-density 40GbE and 100GbE connectivity. It supports network core aggregation and east-west traffic flows typical of modern virtualized workloads.

Construction Features

• 2U rack-mountable chassis designed for standard 19-inch racks.
• Equipped with 72 QSFP+ 40GbE ports, configurable as 24 QSFP28 100GbE ports or up to 288×10GbE via breakout cables.
• Four hot-swappable power supply units rated at 1600W each, available in AC or DC variants.
• Three hot-swappable fans for cooling redundancy.
• Runs on Junos OS, providing a proven network operating system for operational consistency.
• Front-to-back airflow design for optimal cooling in data center hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts.

Technical Parameters

• Ports: 72× QSFP+ 40GbE / 24× QSFP28 100GbE / up to 288×10GbE (breakout)
• Switching capacity: 5.76 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: 2 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Form factor: 2U
• Power supply: 4× 1600W AC or DC
• Cooling: 3 fans

Standards & Certification

The switch complies with industry-standard Ethernet specifications for 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE operation. It is designed for deployment in data center environments, supporting Junos OS-based network management and automation standards. The device adheres to common telecom and safety regulations for enterprise networking equipment, ensuring reliable operation in mission-critical facilities.