Juniper QFX5130E-32CD - 32× 400 GbE QSFP-DD, Enterprise Leaf/Spine Data Centre Switch, 1RU, AC/DC PSU, AFO/AFI Airflow Options

Juniper QFX5130E‑32CD is a high-density 1RU enterprise switch designed for spine-and-leaf data centre architectures. Powered by Broadcom Trident 4 silicon and Junos OS Evolved, it delivers high-performance, low-latency switching with advanced reliability. It features 32 × 400GbE QSFP-DD ports and 2 × 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, with flexible breakout options (400G, 200G, 100G, 50G, 25G, 10G) to meet diverse networking needs. 

Built with redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fan trays, and front-to-back or back-to-front airflow, it ensures maximum uptime and efficient cooling. Integrated MACsec encryption, EVPN-VXLAN, and telemetry enable secure, automated, and observable network operations. The QFX5130E‑32CD provides a robust, flexible, and power-efficient platform for leaf, spine, and super-spine deployments in enterprise data centres.

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 32 × 400GbE QSFP-DD ports, 2 × 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports
• Port Flexibility: Each QSFP-DD port supports breakout into 4 × 100GbE, 8 × 50GbE, or 8 × 25GbE links
• Switching Capacity: Up to 12.8/25.6 Tbps (uni/ bidirectional)
• Forwarding Rate: 5.3 Bpps
• CPU: Intel Broadcom DE
• System Memory: 32GB (16GBx2) of DDR
• Onboard Storage: 2x50GB
• Packet Buffer: 132 MB shared packet buffer
• MAC Address Table: Up to 96,000 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,096 VLANs
• Jumbo Frames: Up to 9,216 bytes
• Latency: Sub-microsecond, optimised for low-latency applications
• Resiliency: Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies, redundant fan trays, nonstop software upgrades (ISSU/NSR)
• Airflow Options: Front-to-back (AFO) and back-to-front (AFI) airflow
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis
• Advanced Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MACsec AES-256 encryption, automation and orchestration, real-time telemetry

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EVPN-VXLAN Overlays for Multi-Tenant Environments:

The QFX5130E-32CD supports Ethernet VPN (EVPN) with Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) overlays, enabling scalable and flexible multi-tenant network architectures. This allows for seamless Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity across geographically dispersed data centers, facilitating workload mobility, efficient network segmentation, and simplified network operations.

Comprehensive MPLS and Segment Routing Capabilities:

Integrated Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Segment Routing (SR-MPLS and SRv6) features provide advanced traffic engineering, deterministic path selection, and efficient utilization of network resources. These capabilities are essential for service providers and large enterprise networks requiring high-performance and scalable backbone infrastructures.

Hardware-Based MACsec AES-256 Encryption:

The switch offers line-rate MACsec (Media Access Control Security) with AES-256 encryption, ensuring secure data transmission across the network. This is particularly beneficial for protecting sensitive information in transit and meeting compliance requirements in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.

High Availability and Nonstop Operations:

Designed for mission-critical applications, the QFX5130E-32CD features dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies, redundant fan trays, and support for In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSU) and Nonstop Routing (NSR). These features ensure continuous operation and minimal downtime during maintenance or unexpected failures.

Advanced Streaming Telemetry and Analytics:

The switch provides real-time, high-frequency telemetry using protocols like gRPC, gNMI, and OpenConfig, enabling deep visibility into network performance and health. This facilitates proactive monitoring, anomaly detection, and data-driven decision-making for network optimization.

Comprehensive Automation and Programmability:

Full support for Junos OS APIs, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Python scripting, Ansible, and Puppet allows for extensive automation and programmability. Features like Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP) streamline deployment processes, while automation rollback and event scripting enhance operational efficiency and reduce human error.

Flexible Port Breakout and Scalability:

Each of the 32 QSFP-DD 400GbE ports can be broken out into multiple lower-speed interfaces, such as 4 × 100GbE, 8 × 50GbE, or 8 × 25GbE, providing flexibility to adapt to varying bandwidth requirements and future-proofing the network infrastructure.

Precision Time Protocol (PTP IEEE 1588) Support:

The switch supports IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), delivering nanosecond-level clock synchronization across the network. This is crucial for applications requiring precise timing, such as financial trading systems, 5G networks, and high-frequency data analytics.

Cloud-Optimised Spine and Leaf Architecture:

Engineered for leaf, spine, and super-spine topologies, the QFX5130E-32CD is ideal for building scalable and high-performance data center fabrics. Its design supports efficient east-west traffic flows, making it suitable for cloud-native applications and large-scale data center deployments.

Secure Boot and Enterprise-Grade Security:

The switch ensures platform integrity with cryptographically signed software images and role-based access control (RBAC). Additional security features include Access Control Lists (ACLs) and centralized authentication protocols like RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP, safeguarding the network against unauthorized access and potential threats.

Energy-Efficient Design and Sustainable Operation:

Utilizing a 7nm process technology, the QFX5130E-32CD delivers high performance while maintaining low power consumption. The 1U form factor and support for both front-to-back and back-to-front airflow configurations optimize cooling efficiency, contributing to reduced operational costs and a smaller environmental footprint.

Comprehensive Monitoring, Analytics, and Telemetry:

The switch offers detailed traffic analysis, buffer monitoring, and flow statistics, integrating seamlessly with Juniper Paragon Automation Suite or third-party observability tools. This enables end-to-end network visibility, predictive capacity planning, and SLA assurance, ensuring optimal network performance and reliability.

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