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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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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.
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.
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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 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 |
High density DC powered switch worked flawlessly.
Front to back airflow ideal for our data center.
Handles scale without performance drops.
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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.
The QFX5100-96S-DC-AFO provides 96 1/10GbE SFP+ ports for high-density server and top-of-rack connectivity.
This model features 8 40GbE QSFP ports for uplinks, spine connectivity or breakout to four 10GbE links each.
It uses redundant, hot-swappable DC power supplies designed for carrier-grade environments with front-to-back airflow cooling.