{"product_id":"qfx5100-24q-3afi-juniper-qf5100-24x40gbe-qsfp-switch-back-to-front-airflow","title":"QFX5100-24Q-3AFI Juniper QF5100 24x40GBE QSFP+ Switch, Back to Front Airflow","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFI 24-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance 40GbE Fabric Switch with Back-to-Front Airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eJuniper Networks QFX5100-24Q-3AFI Data Center Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, low-latency \u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e40GbE switching platform\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eleaf, spine, and aggregation deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e in modern cloud and enterprise data centers. With \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e24 fixed QSFP+ 40GbE ports\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"467\"\u003etwo expansion slots\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e1RU switch\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional scalability, flexibility, and throughput for high-density network environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eEngineered for performance-critical applications, the QFX5100-24Q-3AFI offers an impressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e2.56 Tbps switching capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e1.44 Bpps forwarding rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring wire-speed packet processing across all ports. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"857\"\u003ecut-through switching architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"904\"\u003esub-microsecond latency (\u0026lt;550 ns)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003ehigh-frequency trading, big data analytics, and high-performance computing (HPC)\u003c\/strong\u003e workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eThe switch supports advanced data center architectures including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eEVPN-VXLAN, Virtual Chassis, Virtual Chassis Fabric (VCF), and QFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling seamless scalability and simplified network operations. With \u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003ehardware-based VXLAN L2\/L3 gateway capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, it integrates effortlessly into \u003cstrong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003esoftware-defined networking (SDN) and virtualized environments\u003c\/strong\u003e such as VMware NSX and OpenContrail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003ehot aisle containment environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eAFI (Airflow In) configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e draws cool air from the rear (power supply side) and exhausts it through the port side, ensuring optimal thermal efficiency in structured data center layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003etwo expansion slots\u003c\/strong\u003e provide modular scalability, allowing the addition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e10GbE or 40GbE modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, and supporting up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e104 × 10GbE ports via breakout configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e. This flexibility makes it ideal for evolving network requirements and mixed-speed deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eBuilt for high availability, the QFX5100-24Q-3AFI includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003edual hot-swappable power supplies, N+1 redundant fans, and Unified In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)\u003c\/strong\u003e for zero-downtime maintenance. It also supports advanced automation with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003ePython scripting, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), and integration with Ansible, Puppet, and Chef\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling efficient network provisioning and orchestration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2591\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003ehigh density, ultra-low latency, advanced automation, and flexible airflow design\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eJuniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFI\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful and future-ready solution for next-generation data center networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Juniper Networks QFX5100-24Q-3AFI 24-Port 40GbE Data Center Switch (Back-to-Front Airflow)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.juniper.net\/content\/dam\/www\/assets\/datasheets\/us\/en\/switches\/qfx5100-ethernet-switch-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Juniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFI\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper Networks QFX5100-24Q-3AFI Data Center Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQFX5100-24Q-3AFI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed-Configuration Data Center Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper QFX5100 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center Leaf, Spine, Aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE QSFP+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Expansion Module Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 40GbE or 8 × 10GbE modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum 10GbE Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 104 ports (via breakout cables)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2.56 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1.44 Billion Packets per Second (Bpps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 550 nanoseconds (sub-microsecond latency)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut-through switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunos OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtual Chassis Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtual Chassis Fabric (VCF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVPN-VXLAN Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (L2 and L3 gateway)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQFabric Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVXLAN Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware-based VXLAN L2\/L3 gateway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Static Routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulticast Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIGMP, PIM-SM, PIM-SSM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQoS Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced QoS with traffic classification and scheduling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACLs, MACsec support, DHCP Snooping, ARP Inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN+1 redundant fan trays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack-to-Front (AFI – Airflow In \/ FRU-to-Port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnified ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomation Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePython, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, ZTP (Zero Touch Provisioning)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Virtualization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVMware NSX, OpenContrail integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo Frame Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 9,216 bytes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U Rack Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 19-inch rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~400–500 W (depending on configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Scenarios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCloud data centers, virtualization environments, HPC, enterprise networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf-spine architectures, SDN deployments, high-performance switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. How does the AFI airflow differ from AFO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an AFI (Airflow In) model, the air intake is at the rear (FRU side) and exhaust is at the front (Port side). In an AFO (Airflow Out) model, the air flows from the ports to the FRUs. Blue handles typically signify AFI, while gold\/red handles signify AFO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Can I use 10GbE SFP+ optics in the QSFP+ ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot directly. You must use a QSFP+ to SFP+ adapter (QSA) or a QSFP+ to 4x10G SFP+ breakout cable to connect to 10GbE devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Does this switch support Virtual Chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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