What are the port specifications of the QFX5130-48C-AFO?

The QFX5130-48C-AFO features 48 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports. It is designed for high-density leaf-spine and data center fabric deployments. The QFX series runs Junos OS, providing a consistent and reliable network operating system with advanced automation and programmability features.

What is the switching performance of the QFX5130-48C-AFO?

The QFX5130-48C-AFO is built for line-rate, low-latency switching across all ports. It provides wire-speed forwarding with support for deep buffering and advanced QoS policies. The QFX platform is optimized for east-west data center traffic patterns common in modern cloud and virtualized environments.

What is the airflow direction on the QFX5130-48C-AFO?

The QFX5130-48C-AFO uses front-to-back (AFO, Airflow Out) cooling, pushing air from the port side toward the rear of the chassis. This design is intended for data centers using hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment where cool air enters from the front.

What software features does the QFX5130-48C-AFO support?

The QFX5130-48C-AFO runs Junos OS, providing a mature and stable network operating system with extensive protocol support. Junos also offers programmable interfaces including NETCONF, gRPC, and OpenConfig for modern network automation and zero-touch provisioning.

Is the QFX5130-48C-AFO available refurbished or pre-owned from BrightStar Systems?

Yes, BrightStar Systems offers the QFX5130-48C-AFO as a certified refurbished switch. Every unit undergoes thorough testing, including full hardware diagnostics, firmware validation, and burn-in testing, before being certified for deployment. BrightStar Systems provides a warranty on all refurbished Juniper equipment, along with technical support and competitive pricing compared to buying new.

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Juniper QFX5130-48C-AFO Switch (Refurbished)

The Juniper QFX5130-48C-AFO is a high-performance, fixed-configuration 100GbE data center switch designed for modern leaf and spine fabric architectures. With 48 × 100GbE QSFP28 ports and an airflow-out (AFO) cooling design, this model is optimized for front-to-back airflow data centers operating at scale.

BrightStar Systems supplies fully tested refurbished QFX5130-48C-AFO switches, each backed by our 1-Year In-House Warranty. All systems are professionally validated to ensure reliable operation in production environments.

Juniper QFX5130-48C-AFO Overview

The QFX5130-48C-AFO delivers high-density 100GbE connectivity in a compact 1RU form factor, making it suitable for both leaf and spine roles in EVPN-VXLAN and IP fabric deployments. Running Junos OS, the platform provides consistent operational behavior, advanced telemetry, and long-term software support.

This model is commonly deployed by organizations upgrading from earlier-generation QFX platforms such as the QFX5100, QFX5110, or QFX5200, offering improved performance per watt and a longer lifecycle for modern data center fabrics.

For a platform-level overview, see the Juniper QFX5130 Series.

Key Features & Capabilities

48 × 100GbE QSFP28 ports for high-density switching
Airflow Out (AFO) cooling for front-to-back airflow designs
1RU fixed-configuration form factor
Support for EVPN-VXLAN and IP fabric architectures
Low-latency, high-throughput forwarding performance
Full Junos OS feature set with automation and telemetry
Suitable for spine or high-capacity leaf deployments

Technical Specifications

Model	QFX5130-48C-AFO
Ports	48 × 100GbE QSFP28
Switching Capacity	9.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	~4.8 Bpps
Form Factor	1RU
Airflow	Airflow Out (AFO)
Operating System	Junos OS

Common Deployment Use Cases

100GbE spine switch in scalable data center fabrics
High-capacity leaf switch for server and storage aggregation
EVPN-VXLAN overlays in enterprise and cloud environments
Hardware refresh for legacy QFX5100 or QFX5200 deployments

Related Juniper QFX Models

Additional Resources

The following resources provide deeper context for evaluating the QFX5130-48C-AFO within a broader Juniper switching strategy:

In-Depth Look at Juniper QFX Series Switches
– A technical overview of the QFX portfolio, including architecture, deployment models, and feature sets.
Juniper QFX vs EX Series Switches
– A practical comparison explaining when QFX platforms are preferred over EX Series switches.

Buying or Selling Juniper QFX5130 Hardware

BrightStar Systems specializes in used and refurbished Juniper networking equipment for enterprise and data center environments. We support both expansion projects and hardware lifecycle transitions with tested, production-ready systems.

Warranty & Testing

All QFX5130-48C-AFO switches are tested in-house and include a 1-Year BrightStar Systems Warranty. Hardware validation covers system health, port functionality, power supplies, and cooling components prior to shipment.

Also available: QFX5130-48C-AFI with port-side intake airflow (AFI).