Juniper QFX5120-48T-AFO

The Juniper Networks QFX5120-48T-AFO is a 1U fixed-configuration data center and campus switch. It features 48 dual-speed 1GbE/10GbE RJ-45 copper ports, 6 dual-speed 40GbE/100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports, and front-to-back (AFO) airflow powered by redundant AC power supplies.

Key Hardware Specifications:

Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable (17.36 x 1.72 x 20.48 in)

Weight: 24.25 lb (11.0 kg)

Switching Capacity: Up to 2.16 Tbps bidirectional throughput

Forwarding Rate: 1.0 Bpps (billion packets per second)

System Memory: 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 100 GB SSD storage

CPU: 2.2 GHz quad-core Intel processor

Airflow & Power Configuration:

Airflow Type: Front-to-back (AFO / port-side intake, PSU-side exhaust)

Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies (JPSU-650W-AC-AO)

Power Consumption: ~205W average / 251W–450W maximum depending on load