QFX10002 Line of Ethernet Switches

The QFX10002 fixed-configuration switches are high-density, highly scalable platforms designed to meet the demands of modern data centers, campus networks, and routing environments. Compact in a 2U form factor, these switches deliver exceptional performance, flexibility, and long-term investment protection.

Built on Juniper’s custom Q5 ASICs, the QFX10002 features deep buffers with Hybrid Memory Cube (HMC) to absorb traffic spikes and minimize latency. With support for 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE on the same platform, these switches provide the flexibility to scale network capacity as demands grow.

The Juniper Apstra System enables turnkey management, automating the entire network lifecycle from design to deployment and operations, providing closed-loop assurance for seamless network management.

Key Features

Use Case: Data Center Fabric Leaf/Spine

Port Density:

• QFX10002-36Q: 36 x 40GbE QSFP+ or 12 x 100GbE QSFP28

• QFX10002-72Q: 72 x 40GbE QSFP+ or 24 x 100GbE QSFP28

• QFX10002-60C: 60 x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28

Throughput: Up to 2.88/5.76/12 Tbps (bidirectional)

Deep Buffers: 100 ms per port

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Benefits

High Throughput:

• Up to 12 Tbps bidirectional throughput ensures wire-speed switching with low latency and jitter. Full Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance included.

Architectural Flexibility:

• Supports IP fabrics and EVPN-VXLAN overlays, enabling fast deployment of new services.

Deep Buffers with HMC:

• Absorbs traffic spikes and ensures smooth network operations.

Fabric Management:

• Juniper’s intent-based Apstra solution provides Day 0 through Day 2 automation with closed-loop assurance for IP/EVPN fabrics.

Product Overview

The QFX10000 line of high-performance switches delivers industry-leading scalability, density, and flexibility, helping cloud and data center operators build automated networks with superior long-term value. Designed for diverse deployment options, these switches evolve with your network as requirements change.

Product Description

Juniper Networks® QFX10002 switches support 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE in a single 2U platform with QSFP+ and QSFP28 ports. Built on custom Q5 ASICs, they scale up to 6 Tbps throughput and offer the highest 100GbE port density in the industry.

The QFX10002 simplifies network design, enabling a smooth evolution from 10GbE and 40GbE to 100GbE architectures. Its open architecture, based on Junos OS, supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 fabrics including MC-LAG, Junos Fusion, EVPN/VXLAN, and DCI, while integrating with VMware NSX for SDN-ready deployments.

Highlights

• Up to 60 x 100GbE ports and 72 x 40GbE ports in 2U

• Up to 6 Tbps Layer 2/3 performance

• Supports 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE for future-proof investment

• Handles up to 1M MAC addresses, 2M host routes, and 2M FIB entries

• Deep buffers with HMC prevent congestion

• VOQ-based architecture eliminates head-of-line blocking

• Supports flexible network designs: L3 fabric, MC-LAG, EVPN/VXLAN, Junos Fusion

• Fully programmable with APIs, Python, Chef, Puppet, and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP)

• Rich MPLS, multicast, DCI, EVPN/VXLAN capabilities

• Streaming telemetry for advanced visibility