Description
The Juniper QFX-10002-72Q is a high-performance, compact, and modular data center switch designed for demanding enterprise and service provider environments. Housed in a 2U form factor, it supports up to 72 QSFP+ ports, delivering line-rate 40GbE connectivity with the flexibility to break out into 288 10GbE interfaces. Built on Juniper’s custom ASIC and the Junos OS, this switch offers robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, advanced automation, and telemetry features for efficient network operations. Its redundant power supplies and field-replaceable fan trays ensure high availability and ease of maintenance in mission-critical deployments.
Technically, the QFX-10002-72Q is powered by a 6.24 Tbps switching fabric and supports up to 4.8 billion packets per second (Bpps) throughput, making it suitable for spine-and-leaf architectures and high-density aggregation. The unit includes dual Routing Engines (REs) and supports features like MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN for scalable, virtualized networks. With support for MACsec, rich QoS, and advanced security features, it meets the requirements of modern data centers and cloud environments. When purchasing used, buyers benefit from a cost-effective solution that still delivers carrier-grade performance and reliability.