Juniper QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 Switch

Key Features of the Juniper QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 Switch

Ultra-High Performance Architecture

The QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 delivers exceptional wire speed packet performance with its powerful 1.8 ghz quad core intel cpu and advanced packet forwarding engine. This robust network operating system enables consistent implementation across the entire juniper infrastructure while supporting mission critical applications that require very low latency switching. The switch provides aggregate throughput of 1.76 Tbps, making it ideal for data center network deployments where server access speeds and low latency are paramount.

Advanced Port Configuration and Connectivity

Featuring 48 sfp and 4 qsfp28 transceiver ports, the QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 offers exceptional flexibility for dynamic data centers. Each QSFP28 port can be configured as 100GbE, 40GbE, or broken out into 4x10GbE using breakout cables, enabling users to scale from 48 to 64 total 10GbE ports. This versatile port configuration supports both on premise private clouds and off premise cloud services, while accommodating diverse switching architectures including spine and leaf deployments.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Redundancy

Built for critical services offered in enterprise environments, the QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 features redundant dc redundant power supply options and intelligent buffer management with 16MB shared buffers. The switch supports virtual router redundancy protocol and multiple spanning tree protocol for enhanced network resilience. Process modules running independently in their own protected memory space ensure process restarts uninterrupted routing, while advanced routing capabilities including border gateway protocol and intra domain routing protocol provide robust routing capabilities for complex network topologies.

Software-Defined Networking and Virtualization Support

The QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 excels in supporting network virtualization and overlay technologies essential for modern data centers. It provides comprehensive support virtualization protocols including VXLAN Layer 2 and Layer 3 gateway capabilities, enabling seamless integration with server virtualization management platforms. The switch supports link aggregation control protocol and rapid spanning tree protocol while offering advanced control plane features that streamline data center interconnect operations and support completely off premise models.

Specifications of the Juniper QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 Switch

Hardware Specifications

Port Configuration and Performance

The 48s d afo2 model provides 48 SFP+ ports supporting 10GbE connectivity and 4 QSFP28 ports for 40GbE or 100GbE uplinks. This configuration delivers very low oversubscription of 1.2:1 from access to aggregation layers, essential for high-performance data center deployments. The switch supports optical fiber ethernet technology and enables server densities enabled by modern blade and rack servers.

Processing and Memory Architecture

At the heart of the QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 lies a powerful 1.8 ghz quad core intel cpu with 16GB memory and 64GB SSD storage. This robust processing platform ensures optimal performance for complex networking tasks while supporting advanced features like transmission control protocol optimization, user datagram protocol handling, and dynamic internet protocol routing. The architecture includes key components designed for rapid deployment and consistent implementation across diverse network environments.

Software Capabilities and Compatibility

Running Juniper’s proven Junos operating system, the QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 provides consistent control plane features across the entire Juniper ecosystem including ex series ethernet switches and juniper networks routers. The switch supports internet standard management framework protocols and describing snmp management frameworks for comprehensive network management. Advanced features include filters secure interface login, secure interface login capabilities, and vlan congestion avoidance capabilities for optimal network security and performance.

Model Comparison within QFX5110 Series

Compared to other qfx5110 switches in the series, the QFX5110-48S-D-AFO2 offers the optimal balance of port density and performance for data center access layer deployments. While the QFX5110-32Q provides higher 40GbE port density with up to 32 QSFP+ ports, the 48s d afo2 excels in 10GbE server connectivity with its 48 SFP+ ports. Both models share the same core network demanded performance characteristics and support for critical enabler technologies in modern data center environments.

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.