Description
Product overview of the Juniper QFX5100-48S-AFO
The QFX5100-48S-AFO is a Juniper Layer 3 Switch that is designed to provide high-performance switching capabilities with advanced features for modern data centers. The switch is a manageable device that can support up to 54 expansion slots and 48 SFP+ slots. Additionally, it is a three-layer supported switch, which means it can handle Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 protocols.
The QFX5100-48S-AFO switch is a powerful and flexible device that can be used to support a variety of applications in data centers, service provider networks, and enterprise environments. With its 48 SFP+ slots, the switch can provide high-speed connectivity for servers, storage devices, and other network equipment. The switch also supports 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE interfaces, making it a versatile option for different network architectures.
Expansion Slots
The QFX5100-48S-AFO switch can support up to 54 expansion slots, which can be used to add additional ports or features to the device. The expansion slots can be used to add 10GbE, 40GbE, or 100GbE interfaces, as well as other features such as virtualization support or advanced security features.
SFP+ Slots
The switch has 48 SFP+ slots, which are small form-factor pluggable plus interfaces. These slots can be used to connect to other network devices using SFP+ transceivers. SFP+ transceivers can support a variety of network media types, including copper, fiber optic, and direct attach copper (DAC) cables.
Layer 3 Support
The QFX5100-48S-AFO switch is a Layer 3 switch, which means it can support routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and RIP. Layer 3 switches are typically used in larger networks where there are multiple subnets and routing is required between them. The QFX5100-48S-AFO switch can also support Layer 2 protocols such as VLANs, STP, and LACP.
Manageability
The switch is a manageable device, which means it can be configured and monitored using various management tools. The switch can be managed using the Junos OS, which is Juniper’s network operating system. Junos OS provides a range of features and tools for configuring and monitoring the switch, including a web-based GUI, a command-line interface (CLI), and an API.
Advanced Features
The QFX5100-48S-AFO switch is designed to provide advanced features for modern data center environments. The switch supports virtualization technologies such as VXLAN and EVPN, which can help to simplify network management and improve performance. The switch also supports advanced security features such as MACsec encryption and IPsec VPNs, which can help to secure network traffic and protect against unauthorized access.
In summary, the QFX5100-48S-AFO switch is a powerful and versatile device that can provide high-performance switching capabilities for modern data center environments. With its support for Layer 2, Layer 3, and Layer 4 protocols, as well as its 48 SFP+ slots and 54 expansion slots, the switch is a flexible option for different network architectures. Additionally, with its advanced features such as virtualization support and advanced security features, the switch is designed to meet the needs of modern data centers and enterprise environments.
General Information about the Juniper QFX5100-48S-AFO
- Manufacturer: Juniper
- Model Number or SKU# QFX5100-48S-AFO
- Product Type: Layer 3 Switch
I/O Expansions
- Expansion Slot Type: QSFP+
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP+
- Number Of SFP+ Slots: 48
- Number Of Total Expansion Slots: 54
Interfaces/Ports
- Bypass: No
- Ethernet Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology: 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Lre Port: No
- Management Port: Yes
- Modular: No
- Poe (RJ-45) Port: No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details: 48 X 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details: 6 X 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Token Ring Port: No
- USB: Yes
- Management & Protocols:
- Manageable: Yes
Management
- Command Line Interface (Cli)
- Web-Based Management
- Telnet
- SNMP V1/2/3
- SFLOW
- MIB
- VLAN
- DHCP
- QOS
Memory
- Standard Memory: 8 GB.
