Juniper QFX5100-96S-AFO High-Density 10GbE Switch

Equipment Overview

The Juniper QFX5100-96S-AFO is a high-density access and aggregation switch designed for data center environments, operating under Junos OS. It provides 96 SFP+ 10GbE ports and 8 QSFP+ 40GbE uplink ports, delivering a switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps. This model is intended for leaf deployments, enabling high-density server connectivity and traffic aggregation toward spine switches. The unit features AC power input and a 2U rack-mountable form factor for standard 19-inch racks.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 96 x SFP+ 10GbE, 8 x QSFP+ 40GbE
• Breakout support: 40GbE ports can be split into 4 x 10GbE each
• Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Form factor: 2U
• Power supply: AC
• Operating system: Junos OS

Key Advantages

This switch is selected for enterprise data center projects requiring maximum port density in a compact 2U footprint. The 40GbE uplinks with breakout capability provide flexible migration paths from 10GbE server access to higher-speed spine connectivity. Junos OS ensures consistent network automation and operational reliability across large-scale deployments.

Compatibility & Integration

The Juniper QFX5100-96S-AFO supports standard SFP+ and QSFP+ transceivers and breakout cables for 40GbE-to-4x10GbE segmentation. It integrates with existing Juniper switching and routing infrastructure via Junos OS, and is suitable for leaf-and-spine topologies. The unit mounts in a standard 19-inch rack and operates with AC power sources.