The QFX5700 line of switches leverages a fully programmable chipset and delivers advanced Layer 2, Layer 3, and EVPN-VXLAN features. Designed for high-performance, high-density deployments, the platform supports diverse use cases such as data center fabric spine, EVPN-VXLAN fabric, secure data center interconnect (DCI), multitier campus networks, and more. It offers flexible interface speeds for server and intra-fabric connectivity, ensuring deployment agility and long-term investment protection.
Purpose-built for large public cloud and service providers coping with surging workloads, the QFX5700 supports ultra-dense, fast 400GbE IP fabrics based on proven Internet-scale architectures. Enterprise customers transitioning from 10GbE to 25GbE benefit from high radix-native 100/400GbE spine options that reduce power consumption and physical footprint. With up to 25.6 Tbps of bidirectional bandwidth, the QFX5700 delivers exceptional performance for next-generation spine-and-leaf deployments.
Key Features
Use Case: Data Center Fabric Spine, EVPN-VXLAN Fabric, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Border, Secure DCI, Multitier Campus, Campus IP Fabric
Port Density: 32 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD; 64 x 200GbE; 128 x 100GbE; 144 x 50/40/25/10GbE
Throughput: Up to 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional)
Features & Benefits
- Data Packet Timestamping: Timestamp select packets using the recovered PTP clock to pinpoint network bottlenecks and monitor latency through mirrored telemetry tools.
- Junos OS Evolved Architecture: Runs a modular, native Linux OS that allows independent functional components to be upgraded without disrupting system operations.
- Network Automation: Supports intent-based networking tools such as Python, Ansible, Puppet, and ZTP for seamless Day 0 to Day 2+ lifecycle automation.
