Juniper QFX5230-64CD - 64 × 400GbE QSFP-DD, High-Density Data Centre Spine/Super-Spine Switch, 2U

Juniper QFX5230-64CD is a high-density network switch built for next-generation data centre, AI/ML, and enterprise deployments. As part of the Juniper QFX Series, it offers 64 × 400GbE QSFP-DD ports and delivers up to 25.6 Tbps switching capacity, supporting flexible breakout modes including 128 × 200GbE, 256 × 100GbE, 64 × 40GbE, 256 × 25GbE, or 256 × 10GbE. Designed for spine and super-spine architectures, it provides the scale and throughput required by cloud-native applications and large-scale fabrics, positioning it as a competitive alternative to an HPE switch in enterprise environments.

Powered by Junos® OS Evolved, the QFX5230-64CD integrates programmability, automation, and streaming telemetry to simplify operations and accelerate service delivery. Like other Juniper switches, it supports EVPN-VXLAN overlays, MPLS, and segment routing, making it ideal for multi-tenant environments. With redundant hot-swappable power supplies, flexible airflow, and carrier-class resiliency, this Juniper QFX network switch delivers reliable, energy-efficient performance in a 2U form factor, ensuring robust connectivity for modern data centres.

KEY FEATURES:

• Total Ports: 64 × 400GbE QSFP-DD ports
• Port Flexibility: Supports breakout into 128 × 200GbE, 256 × 100GbE, 64 × 40GbE, 256 × 25GbE, or 256 × 10GbE connections
• Switching Capacity: Up to 25.6/51.2 Tbps (uni/bidirectional)
• Forwarding Rate: 10.53 billion packets per second
• CPU: Intel Hewitt Lake (6 core) 
• System Memory: 32GB (16GBx2) of DDR4
• Onboard Storage: 2x100GB
• Packet Buffer: 112 MB 
• MAC Address Table: Up to 128,000 entries
• VLAN Support: Up to 4,096 VLANs
• Jumbo Frames: Supports frames up to 9,216 bytes
• Latency: 600 ns with unicast traffic in cut-through mode
• High Availability: Redundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and fan trays
• Airflow Options: Front-to-back (AFO) and back-to-front (AFI) airflow models
• Advanced Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing, MACsec AES-256 encryption, automation, and real-time telemetry

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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ADVANCED FEATURES:

EVPN-VXLAN Overlay Support:

Enables scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlays, ideal for multi-tenant environments, cloud-native applications, AI/ML clusters, and modern spine-leaf or super-spine architectures. Simplifies workload mobility and supports large-scale data centre fabrics. Enhances network segmentation and isolation for secure multi-tenant operations. Provides seamless interoperability with other Juniper QFX switches for end-to-end fabric consistency.

MPLS & Segment Routing:

Advanced traffic engineering, path optimization, and deterministic forwarding for service providers and enterprise networks. Supports large-scale multi-tenant fabrics with predictable routing and fast convergence. Enables low-latency, high-throughput connections for mission-critical workloads. Optimized for hybrid cloud deployments and high-density spine-leaf environments.

MACsec AES-256 Encryption:

Hardware-based encryption ensures secure data-plane traffic for sensitive workloads, compliance, and enterprise-grade security across Juniper switches. Protects against man-in-the-middle attacks and ensures data integrity across all connections. Integrates seamlessly with automated network policies for secure, large-scale deployments.

High-Density Performance:

64 × 400GbE QSFP-DD ports with breakout flexibility (up to 256 × 10/25/40/100/200GbE) delivering up to 25.6 Tbps switching capacity and ultra-low sub-microsecond latency. Supports AI/ML, cloud, and high-performance enterprise applications. Provides flexible uplink options and future-proof scalability for evolving network requirements. Designed for low-jitter, high-reliability environments.

Automation & Programmability:

Full support for Apstra, Ansible, Terraform, and ZTP, allowing rapid provisioning, consistent network configurations, and simplified operational workflows across data centres. Enables API-driven automation for integration with DevOps workflows. Supports large-scale fabric orchestration and intent-based networking.

Streaming Telemetry & Real-Time Analytics:

Junos Telemetry Interface (JTI) provides detailed monitoring, proactive fault detection, and real-time network insights for high-density deployments. Supports historical and predictive analytics for capacity planning. Enables continuous performance validation and SLA monitoring across the network.

High Availability & Redundancy: 

Dual hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies, N+1 redundant fans, and flexible front-to-back (AFO) or back-to-front (AFI) airflow ensure continuous operation in mission-critical environments. Minimizes downtime during maintenance or hardware replacement. Supports seamless failover and load balancing for uninterrupted services.

Advanced Layer 2/3 Capabilities:

Full support for BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, LAG, 802.1Q VLANs, jumbo frames, flow control, QoS policies, and large MAC address tables for optimized traffic management. Enables deterministic traffic delivery for low-latency applications. Supports complex network topologies for enterprise and service provider deployments.

Carrier-Class Reliability:

Enterprise-grade design with robust hardware, energy efficiency, and predictable performance under high network loads. Reduces operational costs through optimized power and cooling. Supports high-density deployments with consistent throughput and minimal jitter.

Future-Ready Network Switch:

Modular and scalable design enables growth with emerging technologies, flexible breakout configurations, programmable pipelines, and software-defined overlays. Supports multi-tenant and hybrid cloud deployments. Provides long-term investment protection for evolving data centre requirements.

Cloud-Optimised Features:

Supports EVPN-VXLAN, multi-tenancy, and automation frameworks tailored for hybrid cloud, AI/ML, and hyperscale deployments. Enables simplified fabric management for private and public cloud integration. Optimized for high-performance, low-latency workloads with dynamic scaling.

Security & Compliance: 

Advanced encryption, access control (ACLs, RBAC), 802.1X authentication, and TACACS+/RADIUS integration for secure multi-tenant operations. Meets enterprise and service provider security standards. Enables automated security policy enforcement across the network.

Management & Orchestration:

Comprehensive network management through Junos OS Evolved, telemetry, scripting, and integration with orchestration platforms for simplified operational control. Supports monitoring dashboards, alerts, and configuration backups. Integrates with AI-driven network analytics for proactive issue resolution.

Competitive Alternative to HPE Switches:

Offers equivalent high-density port performance, automation, and secure connectivity for spine and super-spine deployments. Provides better programmability and telemetry features compared to comparable HPE switches. Supports future network expansion and hybrid cloud readiness.

Energy-Efficient Design:

Optimized power consumption with intelligent PSU and fan management for reduced operational costs. Includes energy-saving modes without compromising performance. Designed to meet environmental efficiency standards and data centre sustainability goals.

Cloud and Enterprise Workload Ready:

Designed for AI/ML clusters, cloud-native applications, and high-performance enterprise fabrics requiring ultra-low latency and high throughput. Supports mission-critical applications with predictable performance. Ensures seamless integration with existing Juniper QFX networks.

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WARRANTY & SUPPORT:

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