{"product_id":"qfx3600-16q-juniper-qfx3600-16x40gbe-qsfp-switch","title":"QFX3600-16Q Juniper QFX3600 16x40GBE QSFP+ Switch","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper QFX3600-16Q 16-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Low Latency 40GbE Fabric Switch for High-Performance Data Centers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eJuniper QFX3600-16Q\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e40 Gigabit Ethernet data center switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for top-of-rack, aggregation, and leaf-spine deployments. Built by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJuniper Networks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e1RU switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers ultra-low latency, high switching capacity, and flexible port configurations for modern data center infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e16 native 40GbE QSFP+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, the QFX3600-16Q provides high-bandwidth connectivity for server clusters, storage systems, and aggregation switches. Each QSFP+ interface can also be configured using breakout cables to support \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e4×10GbE connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e64 × 10GbE ports\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-density server connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eDesigned with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003ecut-through switching architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the switch delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003ewire-rate throughput with latency under one microsecond (approximately 650 ns)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes the platform ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003elatency-sensitive environments such as high-frequency trading, big data analytics platforms, and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eThe QFX3600-16Q can operate as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003estandalone Ethernet switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003emember of a Virtual Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003enode within the Juniper QFabric architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e. These flexible deployment options allow organizations to scale their network infrastructure while simplifying management and maintaining consistent performance across the data center fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003ePowered by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eJunos OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the switch supports advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, including routing protocols such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eBGP and OSPF\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eVXLAN Layer-2 gateway functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e for modern virtualized data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eThe platform is built for reliability with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003edual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003ethree hot-swappable fan modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring continuous operation and high availability in mission-critical deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eWith its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003ehigh-density 40GbE connectivity, breakout flexibility, and ultra-low latency performance\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Juniper QFX3600-16Q provides a powerful switching solution for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003edata center fabrics, HPC environments, financial trading networks, and large-scale enterprise infrastructures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Juniper QFX3600-16Q 40GbE Data Center Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.juniper.net\/content\/dam\/www\/assets\/datasheets\/us\/en\/switches\/qfx3600-i-qfabric-interconnect.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Juniper QFX3600 Series - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.036%; 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height: 19.6px;\"\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.856%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eJuniper QFX3600 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.684%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.856%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eQFX3600-16Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.684%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.856%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1RU rack-mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.684%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePort Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.856%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e16 × 40GbE QSFP+ ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.684%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eMaximum 10GbE Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.856%; 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