Juniper QFX10002-72Q Switch

The Juniper QFX10002-72Q is a high-performance fixed configuration switch designed to meet the current and emerging requirements of today’s data center environments. As organizations continue to build cloud networks with increasing demands for mobility and application availability, the QFX10002-72Q delivers the performance, flexibility, and scalability needed in modern network architectures.

Optimized for Data Center Networks

The QFX10002-72Q excels in data center networks by providing:

• 72-port 40GbE QSFP+ connectivity in a compact form factor
• Complete bandwidth utilization through advanced virtual output queue technology
• Support for data center interconnect (DCI) capabilities
• Enhanced network automation features for enabling data center operators to deploy overlay networks efficiently

Carrier-Class Operating System

Powered by Juniper Networks’ carrier-class operating system, the QFX10002-72Q delivers:

• Dedicated autonomous system architecture
• Own software release schedule for maximum flexibility
• Robust packet forwarding engine with unique network forwarding functions
• Support for automated management of critical network functions

Comprehensive Protocol Support

The QFX10002-72Q supports a broad range of protocols essential for modern networks:

• Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) with BGP cease notification message capability
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for enhanced network resilience
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) functionality
• Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol for loop prevention
• Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) for high availability
• Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) for rapid failure detection
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) for network diagnostics

Cloud-Ready Architecture

The QFX10002-72Q is engineered for networks evolving toward cloud architectures:

• Supports Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) for overlay network deployment
• Enables consolidated network design approaches
• Facilitates automated data center networks through programmable interfaces
• Provides control capabilities needed for modern cloud infrastructure

Specifications of JUNIPER QFX10002-72Q

Physical Specifications

Performance Specifications

Management and Control

The QFX10002-72Q offers comprehensive management capabilities through:

• Ethernet management port for SMB and enterprise environments
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) with Internet Standard Management Framework support
• Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) for network topology detection
• Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) for time synchronization
• Precision Timing Protocol (PTP) support for precise timing applications
• Temperature sensor configuration backup capabilities
• Trace Juniper Networks commit feature for configuration tracking

Supported Protocols

The Juniper QFX10002-72Q supports an extensive range of protocols including:

• Routing Protocols: BGP, Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), Intra-Domain Routing Protocol
• Multicast: Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP), Multicast Listener Discovery version 2
• Transport Protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
• Management Protocols: Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)
• Spanning Tree: MSTP, RSTP, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Other: RIPng Protocol Applicability Statement, Basic Transition Mechanisms for IPv6

Virtualization Support

The QFX10002-72Q is optimized for virtualized environments with:

• VXLAN overlay support for deploying overlay networks
• Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding validation
• Support for multiple virtual routing instances
• Advanced Random Early Detection (RED) capabilities for congestion management

At Network Republic, our end-user accounts are covered by a 1-Year Warranty on all hardware—whether New, New Open Box, New Pull, Refurbished, or Refurbished by Manufacturer —from the date of delivery. This warranty covers hardware defects under normal use and allows for repair, replacement, or in-house credit at our discretion.

For resellers and wholesale purchases, we offer a 30-Day Warranty limited strictly to functional issues or defects upon arrival, including dead-on-arrival (DOA) items; it does not apply to problems arising after prolonged use. Resellers are responsible for inspecting and testing products within the 30-day window. This warranty excludes accidental damage, misuse, cosmetic wear, third-party modifications, and software-related issues unrelated to hardware failure. Check out our full warranty policy here.

Software licenses are not covered under the standard return and warranty policies and need to be activated on the hardware within 7 days of receipt. Any issues need to be reported immediately, within 10 days, so we can issue an exchange. Under no circumstances will refunds be issued for software licenses.