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QFX5100-24Q-3AFO is a high-performance data center switch designed with a robust, non-blocking architecture to deliver low latency and high throughput in mission-critical environments. It features an AC power supply that ensures reliable operation while its 24 QSFP+ ports offer flexible, high-speed connectivity for modern data centers and enterprise networks.
QFX5100-24Q-3AFO supports stacking via Virtual Chassis technology, enabling seamless scalability and simplified management across multiple units. Its cutting-edge design and superior performance make it ideal for applications ranging from data center interconnects to campus networks where efficient traffic handling and network expansion are essential.
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In a global capital markets data center, the QFX5100-24Q-3AFO delivers 24 QSFP+ ports for 100 GbE spine connectivity, front-to-back airflow for hot-aisle containment, redundant fans and dual AC power supplies for zero-downtime trading. Benefit: Achieves sub-microsecond latency and 99.999% availability for high-frequency trading platforms, ensuring millisecond-level order execution and regulatory compliance.
A large university campus implements the QFX5100-24Q-3AFO as its core aggregation switch, leveraging 24 QSFP+ ports for seamless 40/100 GbE connectivity to building distribution, two expansion slots for future 400 GbE uplinks, and front-to-back airflow to integrate with hot-aisle cooling. Benefit: Scales to support 10,000+ users with up to 4 Tbps of non-blocking bandwidth and ensures uninterrupted network access through redundant power and fan modules.
A regional service provider deploys the QFX5100-24Q-3AFO in its edge point-of-presence to aggregate metro fiber rings. With 24 QSFP+ ports, two hot-swap expansion modules, front-to-back airflow for sealed cabinet designs, and dual AC power supplies, it supports dense 100 GbE peering and customer cross-connects. Benefit: Delivers carrier-class reliability (five-nines uptime), simplified maintenance, and rapid service turn-up for enterprise customers.
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 QFX5100-24Q-3AFO |  QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO |  QFX5100-24Q-AFI |  QFX5100-48S-DC-AFO |  QFX5100-96S-AFO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 17 inches | 10 inches | 12 inches | 18 inches | 18.5 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GbE |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Lite | IP Services | IP Lite | IP Services | Junos OS |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10GbE |
| Layer Supported | Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | QFX5100-24Q-3AFO | QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO | QFX5100-24Q-AFI | QFX5100-48S-DC-AFO | QFX5100-96S-AFO |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 24 Ports | N/A | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 96 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 12–24 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 24 QSFP+ ports | 96x 10GbE SFP+ ports | 24 QSFP+ ports with 4 dedicated SFP management ports | N/A | Fixed configuration with 96 SFP+ downlink ports and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | 370W | N/A | 255 W | N/A | 370 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Juniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFO | Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO Data Center Ethernet Switch | Juniper QFX5100-24Q-AFI Data Center Switch | Juniper QFX5100-48S-DC-AFO | Juniper Networks QFX5100-96S-AFO |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| SFP Ports | N/A | 96 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 48 SFP Ports | 96 x 10GbE SFP+ ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1440 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1920 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 2560 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G | 40G |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 16 lbs | 7 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Excellent spine switch for high speed fabrics.
QSFP density met our needs.
Stable under heavy east west traffic.
Good airflow design.
Enterprise ready.
The QFX5100-24Q-3AFO provides 24 fixed QSFP+ ports, each capable of delivering up to 40 GbE connectivity for high-density environments.
Yes, it features two front-accessible expansion slots that accommodate optional line cards for increased uplink or monitoring capabilities.
With a 1.28 Tbps switching capacity and up to 960 million packets per second (mpps) of throughput, it delivers consistently low latency for demanding workloads.
The switch runs Juniper’s proven Junos OS, offering a single-image operating environment, predictable scripting, and advanced telemetry.