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Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 2.4 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 1.8 Bpps (billion packets/sec)
  • Ports: 48 u00d7 25GbE (SFP28)
  • PoE Budget: N/A (non-PoE)
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking Support: Yes (EX Series stacking)
  • Power Consumption: ~900W
  • Dimensions: 1U RU
  • Operating Temperature: 0-40u00b0C

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Extremely high throughput (2.4 Tbps) for data center environments; 48 uniform 25GbE ports eliminate bottlenecks; Low latency and deterministic performance; Advanced L3 routing with Junos OS; Extensive stacking support for scaling across pods
  • ✘ Cons: High capital cost ($18K-$28K) makes it unsuitable for small deployments; Requires advanced operator knowledge for Junos configuration; Limited to 25GbE (newer models support higher speeds); Power consumption (~900W) increases operational costs; Juniper licensing for advanced features adds ongoing expense
  • Est. Price: $18,000 - $28,000

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