QFX5200-48Y-AFO - Juniper Networks

The Juniper Networks QFX5200-48Y-AFO is a high-performance, 1U form factor data centre switch designed for spine-and-leaf architectures, ideal for enterprise, service provider, and cloud data centres.

Key Specifications

• Ports:

  • 48 x SFP28: Supports 10GbE or 25GbE speeds (configurable in groups of four ports).

  • 6 x QSFP28: Supports 40GbE or 100GbE speeds, with auto-sensing capabilities.

• Throughput: Up to 3.6 Tbps bidirectional.

• Latency: Approximately 750 ns.

• Buffer Capacity: 22 MB.

• MAC Address Table: Supports up to 136,000 entries.

• Routing Capabilities:

  • Supports 128,000 IPv4 unicast routes, 52,000 multicast routes, 29,000 IPv6 unicast routes, and 95,000 multicast routes.

• Power Consumption:

  • Typical Load: Approximately 382W.

  • Maximum Load: Approximately 430W.

• Airflow Direction: Front-to-back (AFO).

• Form Factor: 1U rackmount.

Software and Automation

• Operating System: Supports Junos OS and SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud).

• Automation Support:

  • Compatible with tools like Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Puppet.

  • Features Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for simplified deployment.

• Network Management: Integrates with Juniper Apstra for intent-based automation and closed-loop assurance in data centre fabrics.

Use Cases

• Data Centre Fabric: Ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) and leaf/spine deployments.

• High-Density Connectivity: Suitable for environments requiring high-density 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, or 100GbE connectivity.

• Network Automation: Designed for networks leveraging automation and disaggregated architectures.