The QFX5210 line provides line-rate, low-latency platforms for building large, standards-based fabrics. These switches offer flexible 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE interfaces for server and intrafabric connectivity. QFX5210 Switches are an optimal choice for lean spine-and-leaf deployments in enterprise, service provider, and cloud provider data centers, as well as routing use cases in metro environments.
Cloud-Driven Intelligence
Manage your QFX5210 switch with the turnkey Juniper Apstra System that automates the entire network lifecycleâsimplifying design, deployment, and operations while ensuring closed-loop assurance.
Open Architecture Support
This platform supports Juniperâs SONiC implementation, combining best-in-class hardware and routing with the flexibility, resilience, and cost advantages of an open, disaggregated architecture.
Features & Benefits
High Throughput
- Delivers up to 12.8 Tbps (bidirectional) line-rate performance
- Supports low-latency switching for data center fabrics
Junos OS Capabilities
- Advanced routing and switching: BGP, MPLS, Layer 3 VPN
- Supports multicast, Junos Telemetry Interface (JTI), and RoCEv2
Option to Run SONiC
- QFX5210-64C-S includes ONIE and SONiC images preinstalled
- Ideal for disaggregated, open network infrastructure
Network Automation
- Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) for fast deployments
- Automation support with Python, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and more
Fabric Management
- Integrated with Juniper Apstra for full Day 0 through Day 2 operations
- Provides intent-based management with closed-loop assurance
Specifications
- Use Case: Data Center fabric leaf/spine
- Port Density: QFX5210-64C/-S: 64 x 40/100GbE QSFP+/QSFP28
- Throughput: Up to 12.8 Tbps (bidirectional)
