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Primary Device

Juniper Networks QFX5230-64CD
Juniper Networks QFX5230-64CD
★ 3.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 10.53 Bpps
  • Ports: 64 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Supports EVPN-VXLAN / IP Fabric)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Massive 51.2 Tbps bidirectional throughput; High-density 400GbE port configuration (64 ports); Optimized for AI/ML workloads and hyperscale fabrics; Ultra-low 600ns latency.
  • ✘ Cons: Extremely high acquisition and licensing costs; High power consumption and cooling requirements; Steep learning curve for Junos OS Evolved management.
  • Est. Price: $55,000 - $170,000

Compare Against

Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 760 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 565.44 Mpps
  • Ports: (28) 10G SFP+, (4) 25G SFP28
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Hardware Stacking)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Features Etherlighting™ for visual port/VLAN management, 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backbone, Full Layer 3 switching capabilities, Fanless silent operation.
  • ✘ Cons: Higher price premium for Etherlighting compared to Pro Aggregation, requires expensive SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers, no dedicated hardware stacking ports.
  • Est. Price: $949 - $999

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