Juniper QFX10002-72Q-T 72-Port 40G QSFP+ Switch

What It Is

The Juniper QFX10002-72Q-T is a TAA-compliant 2U spine switch for enterprise data center IP fabric architectures, operating on Junos OS. This model provides high-density 40GbE connectivity with native support for 100GbE uplinks, positioned for leaf aggregation and core network roles.

Technical Details

• Ports: 72× QSFP+ 40GbE, supporting 24× QSFP28 100GbE and up to 288× 10GbE via breakout cables
• Switching capacity: 5.76 Tbps
• Forwarding performance: 2 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Form factor: 2U rack-mount
• Power supply: 4× 1600W units, AC or DC options
• Cooling: 3 hot-swappable fans
• Compliance: TAA-compliant (Trade Agreements Act)

Configuration & Options

• AC or DC power supply variants available (1600W per unit, 4 units per chassis)
• Breakout cables supported for port splitting: 40GbE to 4×10GbE
• MPN: qfx10002-72q-t, brand: Juniper
• Ships with Junos OS preinstalled; management via standard CLI or automation interfaces
• Front-to-back airflow design for data center hot/cold aisle deployment

Operating Conditions

This switch is designed for deployment as a spine device in IP-fabric data center networks, aggregating traffic from leaf switches and providing high-speed 100GbE core links. It suits enterprise environments requiring TAA compliance for government or regulated procurement. The unit is intended for rack installation in temperature-controlled server rooms or data centers with adequate cooling infrastructure.