Juniper QFX5100-48S 48-Port 10GbE SFP+ Data Center Switch with 40GbE Uplinks
The Juniper QFX5100-48S is a 1 RU data center switch offering 48×10 GbE SFP+ ports and 6×40 GbE uplinks, delivering 1.44 Tbps performance with advanced Junos OS features for scalable, low-latency network fabrics.
- Description
Description
The Juniper QFX5100-48S is a high-performance, low-latency data center Ethernet switch designed for top-of-rack (ToR), access, aggregation, and spine-leaf deployments. Powered by Juniper’s Junos OS, it delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, including support for virtualization, automation, and scalable network fabrics.
This fixed-configuration 1 RU switch features 48 SFP+ ports supporting 1 GbE and 10 GbE connectivity, along with 6 QSFP+ ports that provide 40 GbE uplinks or can be broken out into 4×10 GbE interfaces, offering flexible port scaling up to 72×10 GbE connections.
With a switching capacity of up to 1.44 Tbps and ultra-low latency, the QFX5100-48S is optimized for high-density server connectivity, cloud environments, and virtualization workloads. It supports advanced deployment architectures such as Virtual Chassis, Virtual Chassis Fabric (VCF), QFabric, and spine-leaf fabrics, making it a flexible building block for modern data center networks.
The platform includes redundant power supplies and fans, multiple airflow options (front-to-back or back-to-front), and built-in analytics such as microburst monitoring, ensuring high availability and operational visibility.
Key Features:
• 48× SFP+ ports supporting 1 GbE and 10 GbE connectivity
• 6× QSFP+ uplink ports (40 GbE or breakout to 4×10 GbE)
• Up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity with low latency
• Advanced Junos OS features with Layer 2/Layer 3, MPLS, and virtualization support
• Supports Virtual Chassis, QFabric, and spine-leaf architectures
