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QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO Overview
QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO is a high-performance data center switch that utilizes a non-blocking architecture to deliver low latency and high throughput in modern network environments. Designed for scalability, it offers robust DC power operation, 96 high-density SFP ports, and support for stacking to meet the demands of leaf and spine deployments without compromise.
This switch supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, ensuring flexible deployment options for enterprise campuses, cloud data centers, and carrier environments. Its optimized design, featuring strong switching capacity and proven performance, makes it a reliable foundation for network infrastructures that need to scale while maintaining efficient packet processing and interconnectivity.
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QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- DC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- N/A
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- No
- Manufacturer Part Number
- QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 96 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 96x 10GbE SFP+ ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 2560 Gbps
- Product Name
- Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO Data Center Ethernet Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 10 inches
- Weight
- 16 lbs
QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine-Leaf for Cloud Services
In a large cloud provider’s spine-leaf fabric, the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO delivers 96×1/10 GbE uplinks and 8×40 GbE uplinks with front-to-back airflow and DC power compatibility. Deployed as the spine layer, its redundant fans and PSUs ensure uninterrupted service, while wire-speed forwarding and VXLAN EVPN support scale multi-tenant workloads. Outcome: ultra-low latency, high-density aggregation with 99.999% availability for elastic compute and storage services.
High-Performance Computing Cluster Interconnect
In HPC environments requiring sub-microsecond latency, the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO aggregates compute nodes via 96 1/10 GbE and 8 40 GbE QSFP ports over a leaf-spine network. Front-to-back airflow integrates seamlessly with cold-aisle containment, while redundant fans and DC PSUs guarantee resilience under 24/7 simulation workloads. Outcome: predictable low-latency fabric for MPI workloads, delivering up to 3× faster job completion and simplified rack-level power management.
Telecom Central Office Edge Aggregation
Telecommunications operators deploy the DC-powered QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO at central offices to aggregate 5G fronthaul and backhaul traffic. Its 96 1/10 GbE SFP+ ports connect small cells, and 8 40 GbE QSFP ports link to the IP/MPLS core. Front-to-back airflow aligns with telco rack designs, while redundant PSUs and fans deliver carrier-grade uptime. Outcome: scalable edge bandwidth, simplified DC power integration, and 99.999% service continuity for mobile broadband and IoT applications.
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Product Comparison Table 
| QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO |  QFX5100-48T-AFO |  QFX5100-24Q-AFI |  QFX5100-48S-DC-AFI |  QFX5100-48S-D-3AFO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 10 inches | 17.5 inches | 12 inches | 10.7 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.72 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | IP Lite | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / 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 | QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO | QFX5100-48T-AFO | QFX5100-24Q-AFI | QFX5100-48S-DC-AFI | QFX5100-48S-D-3AFO |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | N/A | N/A | 24 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 96x 10GbE SFP+ ports | 48x 10/100/1000BASE-T ports; 2x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports | 24 QSFP+ ports with 4 dedicated SFP management ports | N/A | 48 x 1/10GbE SFP ports, 4 x 40GbE QSFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 255 W | 300W | 265 W |
| Power Source | DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO Data Center Ethernet Switch | Juniper QFX5100-48T-AFO | Juniper QFX5100-24Q-AFI Data Center Switch | Juniper Networks QFX5100-48S-DC-AFI Datacenter Switch | Juniper QFX5100-48S-D-3AFO |
| 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 | 96 SFP Ports | 2 SFP+ Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 48 SFP Ports | 48 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 720 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 2560 Gbps | 1.44 Tbps | 2560 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 10G | 40G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | 16 lbs | 12 lbs | 7 lbs | 21 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.17 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Leighton Moss
5
Front to back airflow ideal for our data center.
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Darius Coleman
5
Handles scale without performance drops.
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Frederick Owen
5
Excellent reliability.
C
Colton Reeve
5
Strong investment.
Questions & Answers
What is the Juniper QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO switch?
The QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO (SKU: QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO) is a 1RU data center switch with 96 1/10GbE SFP+ ports, 8 40GbE QSFP ports, redundant DC power supplies, redundant fans, front-to-back airflow, and Junos OS.
How many 1/10GbE SFP+ ports does the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO support?
The QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO provides 96 1/10GbE SFP+ ports for high-density server and top-of-rack connectivity.
How many 40GbE QSFP ports are available on this switch?
This model features 8 40GbE QSFP ports for uplinks, spine connectivity or breakout to four 10GbE links each.
What type of power supplies does the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO use?
It uses redundant, hot-swappable DC power supplies designed for carrier-grade environments with front-to-back airflow cooling.
What is the airflow direction of the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO?
The QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO employs front-to-back airflow to optimize hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center configurations.
Are the fans and power supplies redundant?
Yes. Both fans and DC power supplies are hot-swappable and fully redundant to ensure uninterrupted operation.
What switching capacity and throughput does this switch deliver?
The QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO offers up to 1.92 Tbps of switching capacity and 1.44 Bpps of packet forwarding throughput.
What latency performance can I expect?
It delivers ultra-low latency under 1 µs, ideal for high-frequency trading, HPC clusters, and latency-sensitive applications.
Which network protocols and features are supported?
Supports L2/L3, VXLAN, EVPN, MLAG, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, QoS, Data Center Bridging and comprehensive MPLS features under Junos OS.
Which operating system runs on the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO?
It runs Juniper’s Junos OS, offering programmability via CLI, NETCONF/YANG, REST APIs, and advanced automation tools.
Can I deploy this switch in a Virtual Chassis configuration?
Yes. You can create a Virtual Chassis of up to 10 QFX5100 switches for unified management and scaling.
What management and telemetry capabilities are available?
Includes Junos Telemetry Interface, sFlow, SNMP, XML/JSON APIs, Juniper Network Director and full support for DevOps toolchains.
What are typical use cases for the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO?
Ideal for top-of-rack aggregation, spine-leaf architectures, HPC, cloud, virtualized data centers and carrier-grade deployments.
What are the dimensions and weight of this switch?
It measures 44.5 cm × 40.0 cm × 4.45 cm (W×D×H) in a 1RU chassis and weighs approximately 6.5 kg (14.3 lb).
What is the typical power consumption of the QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO?
Typical power draw is 450 W under full load, with efficient DC-to-DC conversion and power-saving features in Junos OS.
What warranty and support options are available?
Juniper offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, next-business-day replacement, and optional Smart Care and JTAC 24×7 support.