QFX10008 & QFX10016 Modular Ethernet Switches

The QFX10008 and QFX10016 switches provide a highly scalable network foundation for data centers, campuses, and routing environments. Powered by Juniper’s custom Q5 ASICs, these modular switches support 1/10/40/100/200GbE interfaces with deep buffers, delivering exceptional throughput and flexibility for long-term investment protection.

With system throughput up to 96 Tbps and support for a broad set of line cards, the QFX10000 modular switches enable flexible deployment options while ensuring your network can scale seamlessly as traffic demands grow.

The Juniper Apstra System offers turnkey management, automating the entire network lifecycle for design, deployment, and operations with closed-loop assurance.

Key Features

Use Case: Data Center Fabric Spine

Chassis Options:

• QFX10008: 13U chassis, up to 8 line cards

• QFX10016: 21U chassis, up to 16 line cards

Port Density Examples:

• QFX10000-30C-M: 30 x 100/40GbE, MACsec-enabled

• QFX10000-30C: 30 x 100/40GbE

• QFX10000-36Q: 36 x 40GbE or 12 x 100GbE

• QFX10000-60S-6Q: 60 x 1/10GbE with 6 x 40GbE or 2 x 100GbE

• QFX10000-12C-DWDM: 6 x 200Gbps

Throughput: Up to 96 Tbps (bidirectional)

Deep Buffers: 100 ms per port

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Benefits

High Throughput:

• Up to 96 Tbps bidirectional throughput delivers wire-speed switching with low latency and jitter, supporting full Layer 2 and Layer 3 performance.

Architectural Flexibility:

• Supports IP fabrics and EVPN-VXLAN overlays, enabling rapid deployment of new services without locking you into proprietary solutions.

MACsec-Enabled:

• Encrypt traffic at speeds up to 100GbE for enhanced security in data center deployments.

Deep Buffers with HMC:

• Absorb traffic spikes and maintain consistent performance.

Fabric Management:

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

Product Overview

The QFX10000 line of modular Ethernet switches delivers industry-leading scale, flexibility, and openness, supporting seamless transitions from 10GbE and 40GbE to 100GbE interfaces. Designed for modern data centers and campuses, these switches help operators maximize network performance and extract actionable insights for long-term operational efficiency.

Product Description

The Juniper Networks® QFX10000 modular switches provide up to 96 Tbps of system throughput, scalable to over 200 Tbps, accommodating rapid traffic growth. By delivering industry-leading per-slot density and intelligence, these switches simplify network design, optimize OpEx, and provide deep insights into application performance.

Deployment options include IP fabric with EVPN-VXLAN, MC-LAG for L2/L3 networks, and other flexible architectures. With the open Junos® operating system, customers can innovate on top of a programmable platform to accelerate service delivery and automation.