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What is the Juniper QFX5100 Series Switch?
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The Juniper QFX5100 Series is a high-performance, low-latency, fixed-configuration switch series designed for data center and campus networks, offering 10/40/100 GbE connectivity.
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Which port configurations are available in the QFX5100 Series?
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Models include 48 × 10 GbE SFP+ with 6 × 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks, 48 × 10 GbE SFP+ with 6 × 100 GbE QSFP28 uplinks, and a 30-port 100 GbE QSFP28 version for flexible top-of-rack and spine deployments.
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What is the switching capacity and forwarding performance of QFX5100 switches?
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Non-blocking capacity up to 1.44 Tbps and forwarding rate up to 1.08 Bpps deliver wire-speed performance across all ports.
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Which Junos OS features are supported on the QFX5100 Series?
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The QFX5100 runs Junos OS, supporting Layer 2/3 protocols, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, Segment Routing, sFlow, and automation via NETCONF, REST, and Ansible.
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How does the QFX5100 Series support network virtualization?
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With hardware-based VXLAN/EVPN, Q-in-Q tunneling, and VLAN tagging, the QFX5100 Series enables scalable multi-tenant overlays and microsegmentation.
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Can I deploy QFX5100 switches in a Virtual Chassis configuration?
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Yes, QFX5100 Series supports Juniper Virtual Chassis technology, allowing up to 10 switches to operate as a single logical device for simplified management and scalability.
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What security features are available on the QFX5100 Series?
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It offers MACsec encryption, access control lists, port security, RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication, SSH, SNMPv3, and Role-Based Access Control to secure network traffic and management.
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How does the QFX5100 optimize latency and performance?
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Featuring cut-through forwarding and hardware acceleration, the QFX5100 delivers ultra-low latency under 650 ns and sustained line-rate throughput.
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What management and automation tools support QFX5100 switches?
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Manage with Junos CLI, Junos Space, Juniper Apstra, AMI toolkit, NETCONF/REST APIs, SNMP, and automation frameworks like Ansible and Puppet.
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What are the typical use cases for the QFX5100 Series?
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Ideal for data center leaf/spine fabrics, cloud infrastructures, campus aggregation, high-performance computing, and Metro Ethernet service delivery.
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How energy-efficient are QFX5100 switches?
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With variable-speed fan trays, redundant power supplies, and support for Energy Efficient Ethernet, the QFX5100 minimizes power consumption and operating costs.
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What mounting options do QFX5100 switches offer?
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The QFX5100 is a 1 U rack-mountable switch with front-to-back airflow, optional sliding rails, and front-accessible, hot-swappable power supplies for versatile data center installations.
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How is high availability ensured on the QFX5100 Series?
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Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, graceful Routing Engine switchover, and nonstop active routing ensure continuous network operations.
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What warranty and support options are available for QFX5100 switches?
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Juniper provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty, with optional Juniper Care and Juniper Care Plus service bundles offering 24×7 support, software upgrades, and advance hardware replacement.
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Which certifications and compliance standards do QFX5100 switches meet?
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The QFX5100 Series is certified for IEEE 802.3ba/ae, NEBS Level 3, CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, and supports Telco NFV standards for robust, compliant deployment.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on a Juniper QFX5100 switch?
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Use the Junos CLI or Junos Space to upload the new package, then issue request system software add <filename> and request system reboot, or automate upgrades via zero-touch provisioning.
