Juniper QFX5130-32CD-AFI | 32-Port QSFP-DD 400G Switch

Overview

Key Hardware Characteristics

• Interface density: 32 × QSFP-DD ports supporting 400GbE connectivity for high-throughput fabrics and modern spine-leaf architectures.
• Deployment role: Commonly deployed as a high-density leaf or spine depending on oversubscription targets and uplink design.
• Juniper OS: Runs Junos OS with support for automation and standard data center operations workflows (features vary by software version and licensing).
• Cooling and serviceability: Designed for data center reliability with field-replaceable components (fan and power supply options vary by configuration).

Operational Use Cases

• 400GbE leaf/spine switching for large-scale data center fabrics supporting high east-west traffic
• High-density 400G aggregation for AI/ML, HPC, and storage-heavy environments
• Modern IP fabrics with EVPN-VXLAN overlays (capabilities depend on Junos version and design requirements)

Related Variant

Additional Technical Resources

• • In Depth Look: Juniper QFX Series Switches

• Model: QFX5130-32CD-AFI
• Ports: 32 x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports
• Throughput: Supports up to 12.8 Tbps (Terabits per second)
• Forwarding Capacity: 4 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
• Power Supply: Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for continuous operation
• Airflow: Back-to-front airflow (AFI) designed for optimized cooling
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable

• Layer Support: Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including advanced routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, and ISIS
• Automation: Fully integrated with Junos OS and supports automation tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and more
• Virtualization: VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS support for network virtualization and scalable architectures
• High Availability: Includes ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) and MC-LAG (Multichassis Link Aggregation) for redundant, seamless operation
• Security: Advanced security features including MACsec encryption

• 1-Year BrightStar warranty for end user customers
• 90-Day BrightStar Warranty for resellers

• Free FedEx Ground shipping within the United States
• FedEx Overnight shipping available as well
• FedEx International Shipping available for customers outside of the United States

Q: What port configuration does the QFX5130-32CD-AFI offer?
A: It provides 32 x 400GbE QSFP-DD ports for extremely high bandwidth applications.

Q: Is this switch suitable for AI and machine learning applications?
A: Yes, the 400GbE capabilities and high throughput make it perfect for AI, machine learning, and other data-heavy applications.

Q: What is the airflow configuration?
A: The QFX5130-32CD-AFI has back-to-front airflow (AFI), making it suitable for data centers with specific cooling requirements.

Q: Does the switch support high availability?
A: Yes, it includes features such as ISSU and MC-LAG, which ensure network redundancy and minimize downtime.

Q: Can this switch be used in cloud data centers?
A: Absolutely. Its advanced support for cloud-scale networking, VXLAN, and EVPN makes it ideal for modern cloud environments.