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QFX5100-48T-AFO Overview

QFX5100-48T-AFO is a high-performance, rack‐mount switch built on a modern architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. It features 48 fixed 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports for dense access connectivity and incorporates two 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports to facilitate high-speed data transport, making it ideal for data center access and aggregation.

Engineered for scalability and reliability, the QFX5100-48T-AFO offers robust switching capacity with Virtual Chassis support, ensuring seamless stacking and high throughput even in demanding environments. Its flexible power options combined with a compact, 1 RU form factor suit a variety of use cases including enterprise campus networks, cloud environments, and high-performance computing, all managed under Juniper’s proven network operating system.

QFX5100-48T-AFO price is $15,029.00, a 56.4% saving from the Juniper list price of $34,500.00. QFX5100-48T-AFO is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

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QFX5100-48T-AFO Specifications

Product Type
Switch
Power Source
AC Power Supply
Layer Supported
Layer 2 / Layer 3
Form Factor
Rack-mount
Power Consumption
N/A
Number of Ethernet Ports
24–48 Ports
Number of Downlink Ports
N/A
Manageable
Managed
Ethernet Technology
10/100/1000
Media Type Supported
Twisted Pair
Redundant Power Supply Supported
No
Manufacturer Part Number
QFX5100-48T-AFO
Uplink Configuration
10G
IOS
IP Services
POE Support
Non POE
SFP Ports
2 SFP+ Ports
Memory
4 GB
Rack Units
1 RU
Interface Ports
10/100/1000
Port/Expansion Slot Details
48x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 2x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
Flash Memory
256 MB
Switching Capacity
720 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking
1.44 Tbps
Product Name
Juniper QFX5100-48T-AFO
Height
1.75 inches
Width
17.5 inches
Depth
17.5 inches
Weight
12 lbs

QFX5100-48T-AFO Use Case

High-Density Leaf-Spine Fabric for Enterprise Private Cloud

In a global enterprise data center, the QFX5100-48T-AFO-QFX5100 (48×100M/1G/10G Base-T, 6 QSFP ports, redundant fans, redundant PSUs, built-in Port-to-PSU airflow) serves as leaf switches in a spine-leaf architecture. By delivering consistent sub-microsecond latency, deterministic east-west traffic, and seamless EVPN-VXLAN overlay, it accelerates VM migration, scales out containerized workloads, and ensures 99.999% uptime. Outcome: simplified network automation, reduced CAPEX/OPEX, and on-demand private cloud elasticity.

Ultra-Low-Latency Core for Financial Trading Platforms

In a high-frequency trading (HFT) firm’s datacenter, deploying the QFX5100-48T-AFO-QFX5100 (48×100M/1G/10G Base-T, 6 QSFP ports, redundant fans, redundant PSUs, built-in Port-to-PSU airflow) at the core layer eliminates link jitter and packet loss. Hardware-based cut-through switching and Precision Time Protocol (PTP) deliver deterministically low latency under 500ns. Benefit: sub-millisecond market data propagation, accelerated order execution, and guaranteed trading uptime with redundant power and optimal thermal management.

High-Performance AI/ML Cluster Interconnect

For a research institution’s GPU-based AI/ML cluster, the QFX5100-48T-AFO-QFX5100 (48×100M/1G/10G Base-T, 6 QSFP ports, redundant fans, redundant PSUs, built-in Port-to-PSU airflow) provides converged storage and compute fabric. RDMA-over-Converged-Ethernet (RoCE) support and 40GbE/100GbE uplinks via QSFP enable multi-GPU synchronization with <1μs latency. Outcome: faster neural network training, linear scale-out performance, and uninterrupted research cycles through hot-swap power and fan modules.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

QFX5100, 48 100M/1G/10G Base-T, 6 QSFP ports, redundant fans, redundant power supplies, Built in Port to PSU air flow.QFX5100-48T-AFOQFX5100, 48 SFP+/SFP ports, 6 QSFP+ ports, redundant fans, 2 AC power supplies, back to front airflowQFX5100-48S-3AFIQFX5100, 24 QSFP+ ports, 2 expansion slots, redundant fans, 2 AC power supplies, front to back airflowQFX5100-24Q-3AFOQFX5100, 96 1/10G SFP+,8 40G QSFP ports, redundant fans and PSUs, DC, Back to Front airflowQFX5100-96S-DC-AFI QFX5100, 48 SFP+/SFP ports, 6 QSFP+ ports, redundant fans, 2 DC power supplies, back to front airflowQFX5100-48S-D-3AFI
Depth17.5 inches18 inches17 inches18 inches17.5 inches
Ethernet Technology10/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/1000
Flash Memory256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB
Form FactorRack-mountRack-mountRack-mountRack-mountRack-mount
Height1.75 inches1.7 inches1.73 inches1.75 inches1.75 inches
IOSIP ServicesIP ServicesIP LiteIP ServicesIP Services
Interface Ports10/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/100010/100/1000
Layer SupportedLayer 2 / Layer 3Layer 2 / Layer 3Layer 3Layer 2 / Layer 3Layer 2 / Layer 3
ManageableManagedManagedManagedManagedManaged
Manufacturer Part NumberQFX5100-48T-AFOQFX5100-48S-3AFIQFX5100-24Q-3AFOQFX5100-96S-DC-AFIQFX5100-48S-D-3AFI
Media Type SupportedTwisted PairFiberFiberFiberFiber
Memory4 GB4 GB4 GB512 MB4 GB
Number of Downlink PortsN/A48 Ports24 PortsN/A48 Ports
Number of Ethernet Ports24–48 Ports24–48 Ports12–24 PortsOver 48 Ports24–48 Ports
POE SupportNon POENon POENon POENon POENon POE
Port/Expansion Slot Details48x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 2x 10GbE SFP+ uplink portsN/A24 QSFP+ portsN/AN/A
Power ConsumptionN/A250 W370W450 W330W
Power SourceAC Power SupplyRedundant Power Supply / AC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyRedundant Power SupplyRedundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
Product NameJuniper QFX5100-48T-AFOJuniper QFX5100-48S-3AFIJuniper QFX5100-24Q-3AFOJuniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFIJuniper Networks QFX5100-48S-D-3AFI
Product TypeSwitchSwitchSwitchSwitchSwitch
Rack Units1 RU1 RU1 RU1 RU1 RU
Redundant Power Supply SupportedNoYesNoYesYes
SFP Ports2 SFP+ Ports48 SFP PortsN/A96 SFP Ports48 SFP Ports
Switching Capacity720 Gbps1280 Gbps1440 Gbps1440 Gbps1280 Gbps
Switching Capacity with Stacking1.44 Tbps1280 GbpsN/A1440 Gbps2560 Gbps
Uplink Configuration10G40G40G10G10G
Weight12 lbs15 lbs8 lbs25 lbs18 lbs
Width17.5 inches17.5 inches17.5 inches17.5 inches19 inches

Reviews & Ratings

M
Marshall Sykes
5

10G Base-T ports provided flexibility for servers.

E
Edric Vaughan
4

Front to back airflow fit rack layout.

T
Theo Linwood
5

Stable access switching.

P
Piers Donnelly
3

Reliable for mixed environments.

L
Lachlan Moore
4

No issues encountered.

Questions & Answers

What is the Juniper QFX5100-48T-AFO (SKU: QFX5100-48T-AFO)?

The QFX5100-48T-AFO is a 1 RU fixed Ethernet switch featuring 48 100 M/1 G/10 G Base-T ports, 6 QSFP 40 GbE ports, redundant fans and power supplies, and port-to-PSU airflow for data center leaf-spine deployments.

How many and what type of ports does the QFX5100-48T-AFO offer?

It provides 48 RJ-45 ports that auto-negotiate 100 M, 1 G or 10 G and six QSFP ports supporting 40 GbE or 4×10 GbE breakout for uplinks.

What throughput and performance can I expect from the QFX5100-48T-AFO?

The switch delivers up to 1.44 Tbps of throughput and 1.08 billion packets per second (bpps) of line-rate performance with zero packet loss.

Does the QFX5100-48T-AFO support redundant power supplies?

Yes, it includes dual hot-swappable power supply bays for 1+1 redundancy to ensure uninterrupted operation.