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Part Number: QFX5130-32CD-AFO
Description: QFX5130-32CD, 32 x QSFP-DD/QSFP+/QSFP28 ports, Redundant Fans, 2 AC Power Supplies, Front to Back Airflow
Category: Juniper QFX5100 Series Switches, Juniper Switches, Switches
15+ Years of Proven Excellence
Delivering reliable IT hardware solutions since 2009.
Same-Day Shipping
On all on-hand orders placed before 2 pm CST.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
You’ll find warranty coverage on the majority of our hardware.*
Terms & Conditions*
The Juniper QFX5130-32CD-AFO represents the pinnacle of high-performance switching technology, designed specifically for today’s data centers and cloud environments. Built with proven internet scale technology, the QFX5130-32CD-AFO delivers exceptional performance for the most demanding network applications.
| Feature | Specification |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 17.26 × 1.72 × 20.48 in (43.84 × 4.37 × 52.02 cm) |
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 25.6 Tbps |
| Port Density | 32 QSFP-DD ports |
| Port Options | Supports QSFP-DD, QSFP28, QSFP+ connections |
| Interface Speeds | 400GbE, 200GbE, 100GbE, 50GbE, 40GbE, 25GbE, 10GbE |
| Power Supplies | 2 AC power supplies (DC power supplies option available) |
| Fans | Redundant fans (2) with front-to-back airflow |
| Typical Power Consumption | 571W (100% traffic, 32 ports of 400GbE) |
| Feature | Specification |
| Throughput | Up to 8.4 Bpps |
| Latency | As low as 460 ns |
| MAC Addresses | 288,000 |
| IPv4 Routes | 1.7 million |
| IPv6 Routes | 620,000 |
| Jumbo Frames | 9216 bytes |
The QFX5130-32CD-AFO runs the Juniper Networks operating system software with the following currently shipping features:
| Feature Category | Capabilities |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, Link Aggregation, LLDP, MVRP, Q-in-Q |
| Layer 3 Features | Static routing, OSPF, BGP, VRRP, BFD |
| Multicast | IGMP, PIM, MSDP |
| Quality of Service | Classification, rate limiting, scheduling |
| Security | ACLs, storm control, authentication |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, sFlow, NETCONF, REST API |
| EVPN-VXLAN | Overlay technologies for data center fabric |
| Automation | Python, Ansible, Puppet support |
Note: Software services sold separately. Some advanced features may require specific software licenses.
The QFX5130-32CD-AFO delivers exceptional bandwidth capacity with its 25.6 Tbps switching fabric and up to 8.4 Bpps throughput, specifically addressing the explosive workload growth in modern data centers. Its fully programmable chipset and ultra-low latency (as low as 460 ns) make it particularly effective for time-sensitive applications like high-frequency trading and AI/ML workloads, while its spine-leaf deployment versatility provides the flexibility cloud providers need for evolving architectures.
The QFX5130-32CD-AFO provides comprehensive investment protection through its support for interface speeds ranging from 10GbE to 400GbE and robust routing capacity (1.7 million IPv4 routes). This wide-ranging speed support allows gradual network upgrades without forklift replacements, while its advanced overlay technologies enable modern network virtualization that separates logical designs from physical infrastructure, ensuring the platform can adapt to emerging technologies and evolving business requirements.
The QFX5130-32CD-AFO excels in multiple deployment scenarios including spine positions in enterprise data centers, high-density fabric deployments in cloud provider networks, and as a high-bandwidth interconnect for AI/ML compute clusters. Its front-to-back airflow design makes it compatible with standard data center cooling architectures, while its port density and speed flexibility make it particularly valuable for environments requiring high-performance server connectivity and low-latency fabric communication.
Despite its high performance capabilities, the QFX5130-32CD-AFO maintains remarkable power efficiency with typical consumption of 571W even at full load (32 ports at 400GbE). This efficiency translates to lower operational costs and reduced cooling requirements compared to competing platforms, making it an environmentally responsible choice for scale-out networks while ensuring reliable operation through redundant power supplies and cooling systems designed for high-density deployments.
The QFX5130-32CD-AFO features comprehensive support for network automation through industry-standard APIs, protocols, and scripting languages including Python, Ansible, and Puppet. Its NETCONF and REST interfaces enable programmatic control and integration with orchestration platforms, while its telemetry capabilities provide the real-time visibility needed for automated operations. This automation support reduces operational overhead in large deployments and enables infrastructure-as-code approaches that align with modern DevOps practices.
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.
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