Juniper QFX5200‑32C‑AFI / AFO – 32 x 100GbE QSFP28 Data Center Spine Switch (Front‑to‑Back / Back‑to‑Front Airflow)

Product Overview

The Juniper QFX5200‑32C Series delivers ultra‑high‑density 100GbE connectivity for modern data centers, cloud environments, and service provider networks. With 32 QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE, 40GbE, and breakout into 4x25GbE or 4x10GbE, these switches provide unmatched flexibility for spine/leaf architectures. The AFI and AFO airflow options ensure seamless integration into any rack orientation.

Key Features

• 32 x QSFP28 ports supporting 100GbE, 40GbE, 4x25GbE, or 4x10GbE breakout
• Aggregate throughput: up to 6.4 Tbps
• Ultra‑low latency: optimized for high‑performance workloads
• Airflow options:
• QFX5200‑32C‑AFI: Back‑to‑Front airflow (cold aisle)
• QFX5200‑32C‑AFO: Front‑to‑Back airflow (hot aisle)
• Advanced protocols: EVPN‑VXLAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS‑IS, Segment Routing
• Deep buffers for bursty traffic and microburst handling
• MACsec encryption for secure interconnects
• Automation & Telemetry: Junos OS, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, streaming telemetry

Benefits

• High‑density 100GbE for spine or aggregation layers
• Flexible breakout options for mixed server speeds (10G/25G/40G/100G)
• Cloud‑ready architecture with EVPN‑VXLAN overlays
• Operational efficiency with automation and telemetry
• Deployment flexibility with AFI and AFO airflow variant

What’s Included

• Juniper QFX5200‑32C
• Rack‑mount kit and mounting hardware
• Hot‑swappable fan modules (Model Dependent)
• Redundant hot‑swappable power supplies (Model Dependent)
• Console cable (RJ‑45 to USB/DB‑9)
• Power cord