Juniper QFX5130-32CD-D-AFI Switch

Key Features of the Juniper QFX5130-32CD-D-AFI Switch

The QFX5130-32CD-D-AFI represents proven internet scale technology designed for cloud provider data centers and service provider networks that demand higher network bandwidth and sophisticated traffic handling capabilities. This qfx5130 32cd model delivers exceptional performance for today’s data centers while providing deployment versatility and future proof flexibility essential for evolving business requirements.

High-Density Fabric Deployments with Advanced Performance

The qfx5130 delivers up to 25.6 Tbps bidirectional bandwidth through its 32 QSFP DD QSFP28 ports, making it an optimal choice for spine and leaf deployments across enterprise customers and cloud provider environments. With proven internet scale technology and a fully programmable chipset, the switch supports diverse data center needs including high performance computing, neural networks, and high frequency trading applications. The operating system software provides full software program control, enabling sophisticated traffic handling and custom services delivery through advanced networking features. Key features include high speed interfaces that accommodate diverse data center requirements, from campus network scalability to large-scale provider networks.

Intelligent Network Automation and Monitoring

Network automation support is comprehensive, featuring zero touch provisioning, python scripting, and junos telemetry interface capabilities that addresses growing network complexity in modern data centers. The platform includes offering in-band telemetry and dynamic traffic steering capabilities that provide operational metrics for monitoring network health and optimizing networking efficiencies. Control plane intelligence delivers valuable insights through Junos OS capabilities support, while advanced monitoring features provide operational metrics essential for scientific research and high performance server environments. The switch supports scale out networks with network investment protection through flexible connectivity options and congestion management features.

Power Efficiency and Environmental Optimization

The QFX5130-32CD-D-AFI features dc power supplies with redundant fans and back to front airflow design, delivering power efficiency while maintaining optimal cooling for high density configurations. This configuration provides investment protection through reduced operational costs and enhanced power efficiency compared to traditional switching architectures. The back to front airflow design ensures optimal thermal management for demanding cloud data centers and campus deployments, while the dc power supplies option provides deployment versatility for diverse infrastructure requirements. The switch delivers high performance experiences while maintaining power efficiency essential for supporting diverse operational environments.

Future-Ready Connectivity and Scalability

Interface speeds range from 10GbE to 400GbE with high speed ports support that enables intra fabric connectivity across diverse deployment scenarios. The platform supports qsfp dd transceivers and port configurations that provide deployment versatility for enterprise customers transitioning to higher bandwidth requirements. Future proof flexibility is built into the design through support for overlay technologies and advanced networking features that accommodate diverse data center evolution paths. The switch provides bidirectional bandwidth optimization and traffic monitoring capabilities that support neural networks, high performance computing, and other demanding applications essential for modern cloud services infrastructure.

Specifications of the Juniper QFX5130-32CD-D-AFI Switch

Hardware Specifications

Software Capabilities and Network Features

The qfx5130 32cd afi runs Junos OS Evolved operating system software, providing comprehensive Layer 2, Layer 3, and EVPN-VXLAN functionality essential for modern cloud services deployments. Advanced routing capabilities include BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and static routing with support for 128-way ECMP and 1.24 million IPv4 routes. The platform supports network virtualization through VXLAN overlays, EVPN multihoming, and sophisticated traffic handling mechanisms including congestion management and priority-based flow control. Security features encompass advanced filtering capabilities with 80,000 ingress and 18,000 egress firewall filters, while automation features include zero touch provisioning and comprehensive python scripting support.

Environmental and Power Specifications

The switch operates efficiently within data center environmental parameters, supporting operational temperatures from 0° to 30°C for AFI configurations. The dc power supplies provide redundant 1+1 configuration with voltage range of -48V to -60VDC, delivering maximum power draw of 871W DC and typical consumption of 341W DC. The back to front airflow design with redundant fans (5+1 configuration) ensures optimal cooling integration while maintaining low noise operation suitable for dense rack deployments. Environmental compliance includes RoHS, WEEE, and multiple safety certifications essential for global deployment versatility.

Comparison with QFX5130 Family Models

Within the QFX5130 series, the 32CD model provides the highest port density for 400GbE connectivity compared to the 48C variant which focuses on 100GbE density. The qfx5130 32cd delivers superior aggregate throughput of 25.6 Tbps versus 16 Tbps for the 48C model, making it optimal for spine roles in large-scale spine and leaf deployments. Both models share advanced networking features and Junos OS capabilities support, but the 32CD configuration provides enhanced scalability for service provider and cloud provider data centers requiring maximum bandwidth density. The D-AFI variant specifically provides dc power supplies and back to front airflow optimized for specific data center cooling requirements.

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.