Name: QFX5100-24Q-AA-AFO Juniper 24x 40GbE QSFP+ Switch with 2 DWDM Slots
Brand: Juniper Networks
SKU: QFX5100-24Q-AA-AFO
Price: 2349.65 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The QFX5100-24Q-AA-AFO is a 24-port 40GbE switch featuring two DWDM expansion slots, tailored for environments that require dense, high-speed data switching. It fits into network architectures where bandwidth and scalability are priorities, providing a balance of speed and flexibility without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	Juniper Networks
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Layer 2, Layer 3, Managed Switch, Stackable Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	24
Number of Ports	24-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	40GbE
UpLink Ports	2 (DWDM expansion slots)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1.92 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	3,750,000,000 pps
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4096
Stackable	Yes
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	160000

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, PIM-SM, IGMP
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Out-of-band Ethernet management
Security Features	ACLs,802.1X,MAC limiting,Storm control,SSH,HTTPS
Management Type	CLI (Junos),SNMP,Web (J-Web),NETCONF
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP,SSH,NETCONF,HTTPS
Routing Protocol	OSPF,BGP,Static,VRRP

Power & Cooling
Fans	4 (redundant, hot-swappable, front-to-back airflow)
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies (redundant)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC
Compliant Standards	RoHS,CE,FCC

Product Description
The QFX5100-24Q-AA-AFO is a network switch designed to handle large volumes of data with high speed and reliability. Often found in modern data centers and enterprise networks, it provides robust 40GbE QSFP+ connectivity combined with flexible DWDM expansion options. Network engineers and IT professionals frequently use this switch to meet demanding bandwidth and low latency requirements. Key Features Offers 24 native 40GbE QSFP+ ports for dense aggregation and high bandwidth Equipped with two DWDM expansion slots to support scalable optical networking Delivers consistent low latency performance critical for data-intensive environments Built with advanced routing and switching capabilities for seamless integration Designed to operate efficiently in rack deployments within data centers This switch plays an integral role in maintaining efficient network traffic flow and connectivity. Its reliable performance and flexible expansion options ensure it adapts well to evolving network demands. The QFX5100-24Q-AA-AFO offers a solid foundation for supporting high-performance networking infrastructure.

Use Cases
This switch is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures that require substantial 40GbE port density and flexible optical expansion. It suits environments demanding robust performance for virtualization, high-speed data transport, and scalable network designs. How It's Used: Aggregating high-bandwidth traffic in data center spine-leaf architectures Connecting storage clusters where low latency and throughput matter Expanding optical networks through DWDM slots in metro or long-haul setups Supporting enterprise core networks requiring scalable 40GbE connectivity Enabling virtualization platforms with fast and reliable switching By accommodating dense 40GbE connections alongside DWDM expansion, this switch supports evolving network needs with operational efficiency. Its design helps maintain scalable and high-performance infrastructure in complex IT environments.