Juniper QFX5200‑48TUncategorized

High-Density 10GbE Access with Scalable 40/100GbE Uplinks — Juniper QFX5200‑48T

The Juniper QFX5200‑48T is a high-performance, high-density Ethernet switch designed for modern data center access and aggregation. It supports 48×10GbE SFP+ ports for server connectivity and 6×40/100GbE QSFP28 uplinks for spine-leaf fabrics or Top-of-Rack (ToR) deployments. Powered by Juniper Junos OS, it delivers advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 routing, EVPN-VXLAN overlays, and automation features, making it ideal for enterprise, cloud, and multi-tenant networks.

Key Specifications

Ports & Connectivity

• 48×10GbE SFP+ ports – high-density access connectivity

• 6×40/100GbE QSFP28 uplinks – flexible aggregation to spine or core

• Port Breakout Options: QSFP28 ports can be broken out into multiple 10/25GbE connections for maximum flexibility

Performance

• Switching Capacity: ~3.6 Tbps (bidirectional)

• Forwarding Performance: ~2.1 Bpps (billion packets per second)

• MAC Address Table: ~136,000 entries

• VLANs Supported: Up to 4,096 VLANs

• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9,216 bytes

• Low Latency: ~1 µs typical

Software & Features

• Runs Juniper Junos OS for enterprise-grade management

• Supports EVPN-VXLAN overlays, BGP, OSPF, RIP

• Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and automation-friendly for large-scale fabrics

• Layer 2/Layer 3 routing and advanced network programmability

Hardware & Physical

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mount

• Dimensions: 17.36″ × 1.70″ × 20.28″ (WxHxD)

• Weight: ~21.2 lb (9.6 kg)

• Redundant Fans: Hot-swappable and configurable airflow

• Redundant Power: AC or DC PSU options, hot-swappable

• CPU & Memory: Quad-core Intel CPU, 16GB RAM, 32GB SSD for Junos OS and control plane

Typical Use Cases

• Top-of-Rack (ToR) access switch for servers

• Leaf/Spine data center fabrics with high-speed uplinks

• Enterprise campus aggregation/core

• Cloud data center networks requiring EVPN-VXLAN overlays