{"product_id":"qfx5100-48s-juniper-qfx5100-48xsfp6xqsfp-switch","title":"QFX5100-48S Juniper QFX5100 48xSFP+\/6xQSFP+ Switch","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper QFX5100-48S 48-Port 10GbE SFP+ Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Low Latency, High-Density Leaf Switch for Virtualized Data Centers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  STANDARD AIRFLOW ON THESE UNITS IS AFI.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3b4e4ae8-f4a3-48d0-ad59-6f99d02b2cb1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eJuniper Networks QFX5100-48S Data Center Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, low-latency switching solution purpose-built for \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"371\"\u003emodern data centers, cloud environments, and high-performance computing networks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"435\"\u003etop-of-rack (ToR) and aggregation deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e, this switch delivers exceptional scalability, flexibility, and reliability in a compact 1RU form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e48 dual-speed 1GbE\/10GbE SFP+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e6 high-speed 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, the QFX5100-48S provides a powerful combination of access and uplink connectivity. With an impressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e1.44 Tbps throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e1.08 billion packets per second (Bpps) forwarding rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, it ensures wire-speed performance for data-intensive applications, while its \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"949\"\u003esub-microsecond latency (\u0026lt;550 ns)\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it ideal for latency-sensitive workloads such as financial trading and real-time analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eBuilt on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003ecut-through switching architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the QFX5100-48S minimizes packet delay and maximizes throughput efficiency. It supports advanced data center fabric technologies including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eEVPN-VXLAN\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eVirtual Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eVirtual Chassis Fabric (VCF)\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling seamless scalability and simplified network management across large-scale environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eThe switch is fully integrated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eJunos OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering consistent operations, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, and support for key routing protocols such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eBGP, OSPF, and IS-IS\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003ehardware-based VXLAN L2\/L3 gateway functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures smooth integration with virtualized environments like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eVMware NSX and OpenContrail\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a future-ready solution for software-defined networking (SDN).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eDesigned for high availability and operational efficiency, the QFX5100-48S includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003edual hot-swappable power supplies, N+1 redundant fans, and Unified In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)\u003c\/strong\u003e for zero-downtime upgrades. Additionally, it supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eautomation frameworks such as Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling streamlined provisioning and network orchestration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2450\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhether deployed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eenterprise data centers, cloud infrastructures, or high-performance environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eJuniper QFX5100-48S\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the performance, agility, and reliability required to support next-generation networking demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Juniper Networks QFX5100-48S 48-Port 10GbE\/40GbE Data Center Switch\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.juniper.net\/us\/en\/products\/switches\/qfx-series\/qfx5100-ethernet-switch-datasheet.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Juniper QFX5100-48S - Data Sheet\" 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 QFX5100-48S 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\u003eQFX5100-48S\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\u003eTop-of-Rack (ToR), Aggregation, Spine-Leaf Data Center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed 10G Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 × 1GbE\/10GbE SFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed 40G Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 × 40GbE QSFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFP+ supports 1G\/10G; QSFP+ supports 40G or breakout options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1.44 Tbps (Full Duplex)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1.08 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\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\u003eNetwork Virtualization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVMware NSX, OpenContrail integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomation Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePython, Ansible, Puppet, Chef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnified In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan trays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-to-Back and Back-to-Front\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\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.72\" × 17.36\" × 20.48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~350–450 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\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISSU for zero-downtime upgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCloud data centers, virtualization environments, high-performance computing (HPC), financial trading networks\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. Can I use the 40GbE ports as 10GbE ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All six QSFP+ ports can be \"channelized\" using breakout cables. This allows each 40G port to function as four independent 10GbE ports, bringing the total potential 10G port count to 72.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Does this switch support both AC and DC power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The QFX5100-48S supports hot-swappable, redundant power supplies. You can order the unit with either AC or DC PSU modules depending on your facility requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. What is the difference between the 5100-48S and the 5100-48T?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"S\" model (this unit) features SFP+ slots for fiber or Twinax (DAC) connectivity. The \"T\" model features RJ-45 ports for 10GBASE-T copper connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Is the airflow direction configurable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The switch supports both Port-to-FRU (AFO) and FRU-to-Port (AFI) airflow. You must ensure you have the correct matching fan and power supply modules for your desired airflow direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Can this switch be used as a Virtual Chassis member? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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