Juniper QFX5100-48S-6Q 40G Data Center Switch 48-Port

• Data center Top-of-Rack switching
• 10GbE server connectivity
• 40GbE uplink and aggregation
• Leaf-spine network deployments
• Virtualization and private cloud networks
• Enterprise storage connectivity
• FCoE and converged storage networks
• High-performance computing
• Network labs and testing
• Juniper Virtual Chassis deployments
• Legacy Juniper network expansion
• Data center network upgrades

• 48 × SFP/SFP+ ports for 1GbE and 10GbE connectivity
• 6 × QSFP+ ports for 40GbE connections
• Supports 4×10GbE breakout on QSFP+ ports
• Up to 72 × 10GbE ports with supported breakout
• 1.44 Tbps switching capacity
• 1.08 Bpps forwarding rate
• 12 MB shared packet buffer
• Junos OS operating system
• VXLAN and EVPN support
• MPLS and Layer 3 routing support
• Virtual Chassis support for up to 10 switches
• MC-LAG support for network redundancy
• Dual redundant hot-pluggable power supplies
• N+1 redundant hot-pluggable fans
• Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options
• 1U compact data center design

• Brand: Juniper Networks
• Product Family: QFX5100 Series
• Model: QFX5100-48S-6Q
• Product Type: Data Center Ethernet Switch
• Form Factor: Fixed 1U
• Deployment: Data Center Access / Leaf / ToR
• SFP/SFP+ Ports: 48
• 10GbE Ports: 48 × 10GbE
• 40GbE Ports: 6 × QSFP+
• QSFP+ Breakout: 4 × 10GbE per QSFP+ port
• Maximum 10GbE Density: Up to 72 with supported breakout
• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 1.08 Bpps
• Packet Buffer: 12 MB
• Switching Mode: Cut-through / Store-and-forward
• MAC Addresses: Up to 288,000
• IPv4 Unicast Routes: Up to 128,000
• IPv4 Multicast Routes: Up to 104,000
• IPv6 Routing: Supported
• VLANs: Up to 4,096
• ARP Entries: Up to 48,000
• ECMP Paths: Up to 64
• LAG Groups: Up to 128
• Ports per LAG: Up to 32
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
• Operating System: Junos OS
• CPU: 1.5 GHz dual-core Intel
• System Memory: 8 GB
• Storage: 32 GB SSD
• Shared Buffer: 12 MB
• Power Consumption: Approx. 150W
• Power Supplies: Redundant, hot-pluggable
• Power Input: AC and DC options
• Fan Type: Hot-pluggable
• Airflow: Front-to-back / back-to-front
• Management Interface: Ethernet management port
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 1.72 × 17.36 × 20.48 in
• Dimensions (Metric): 4.37 × 44.09 × 52.02 cm
• Rack Requirement: Standard 19-inch rack
• Transceiver Compatibility: Juniper-qualified SFP/SFP+, QSFP+, DAC and breakout cables
• Network Architecture: Leaf-Spine / ToR
• Automation: Junos automation and scripting support
• Security / Filtering: Firewall filters and ACL capabilities
• Compatibility — Short: Juniper-qualified 1/10/40GbE optics and cables
• Lifecycle: EOL / Legacy platform

Why Choose This Product?

• 48 SFP/SFP+ ports for high-density 1/10GbE connectivity
• 6 QSFP+ ports for high-speed 40GbE uplinks
• Supports 4×10GbE breakout for flexible connectivity
• 1.44 Tbps switching capacity for data-center workloads
• 1.08 Bpps forwarding rate for high traffic volumes
• Supports VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, and Layer 3 routing
• Virtual Chassis support for easier network management
• Redundant power supplies improve network availability
• Hot-pluggable fans simplify maintenance
• 1U design saves valuable rack space
• Suitable for leaf-spine and Top-of-Rack deployments
• Good choice for existing Juniper QFX5100 network expansion
• Suitable for used, refurbished, lab, and legacy deployments