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

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps unidirectional (51.2 Tbps bidirectional)
  • Forwarding Rate: 10.53 Bpps
  • Ports (breakdown): 64 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD (channelizable to 128 x 200GbE, 256 x 100GbE, or lower speeds); 2 x SFP+; 1 x RJ-45 console; 1 x RJ-45 management; 1 x USB Type A; 10 MHz and PPS timing ports
  • PoE Budget: N/A (no PoE support)
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking support: Not listed in Juniper specifications; Virtual Chassis support not confirmed
  • Packet Buffer: 112 MB
  • Jumbo Frame: 9,216 bytes
  • Form Factor: Fixed 2U chassis, 17.4 x 3.43 x 25.6 in
  • Power Supplies: 2 x hot-swappable 1+1 redundant (3000W AC or 2400W DC variants)
  • Power Draw: Average approx. 487-498 W; maximum approx. 1,396-1,446 W
  • Cooling: 4 hot-swappable fan modules; back-to-front (AFI) or front-to-back (AFO) airflow
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C
  • Weight: 55 lb (24.94 kg) fully loaded
  • Operating System: Junos OS Evolved

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Dense 64 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD in a 2U fixed chassis; Up to 25.6 Tbps unidirectional switching capacity and 10.53 Bpps forwarding for spine and super-spine roles; Port channelization allows 100G/200G breakout from 400G ports; 112 MB packet buffer and 9,216-byte jumbo frame support; Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with EVPN-VXLAN fabric support on Junos OS Evolved; Redundant 1+1 hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules; AC and DC power and airflow variants for flexible data center deployment
  • ✘ Cons: No PoE support, so it is unsuitable for access-layer powered devices; Virtual Chassis or stacking support is not confirmed in Juniper's specifications; Premium price of roughly $55,000 to $63,000 per unit based on the reseller listings found; Average power draw near 500 W and maximum near 1.4 kW require substantial power and cooling planning; Only 2 SFP+ ports limit legacy 1G/10G connectivity; AFO variants are rated for altitudes up to 6,000 ft and use different airflow than AFI variants, which complicates procurement; Price range is based on only two US reseller listings and may not reflect Juniper list pricing
  • Est. Price: $54,635 - $63,300

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 Mpps
  • Ports: 28 x 10G SFP+ (10G/1G) + 4 x 25G SFP28 (25G/10G/1G)
  • PoE Budget: N/A (non-PoE switch)
  • Layer: L3 (Layer 2 features also supported)
  • Stacking: Not listed
  • Non-blocking Throughput: 380 Gbps
  • Max Power Consumption: 100 W
  • Power Input: Universal AC 100-240 V; DC input for RPS backup
  • Form Factor: 1U rack-mount (442 x 325 x 44 mm)
  • Weight: 4.6 kg without brackets

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 760 Gbps switching capacity and 565 Mpps forwarding rate for aggregation duty; 28 x 10G SFP+ plus 4 x 25G SFP28 uplink ports; Layer 3 switching with Layer 2 features; DC input for redundant power backup; compact 1U rack form factor
  • ✘ Cons: No PoE, so it can't power APs or cameras directly; no stacking listed; not in stock on Ubiquiti's US store (marked 'No restock date yet'); 100 W power draw is high for a non-PoE 1U switch; price is above many 10G-only alternatives
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,048

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