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QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD Power System
QFX5240-PWR-AC-AO—Two redundant AC power supply units (PSUs) power the AC variant of QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD switches (with 1 + 1 redundancy). Each QFX5240-PWR-AC-AO PSU provides a maximum output of 3000 W. The PSU modules support airflow out (AFO) cooling, also known as front-to-back or ports-to FRUs airflow. The PSUs are fully redundant and perform load sharing after you install and power on the second PSU. The AC PSUs are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units (FRUs). That is, you can remove and replace the PSUs without powering off the switch or disrupting the functioning of the switch.
QFX5241-PWR-DC-AO—Two redundant DC PSUs power the DC variant of QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD switches (with 1 + 1 redundancy). Each QFX5241-PWR-DC-AO PSU provides a maximum output power of 3000 W. The PSU modules support airflow out (AFO) cooling, also known as front-to-back or ports-to FRUs airflow. The PSUs are fully redundant and perform load sharing after you install and power on the second PSU. The DC PSUs are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units (FRUs). That is, you can remove and replace the PSUs without powering off the switch or disrupting the functioning of the switch.
The PSUs for the QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD switches are located in the FRU panel at the rear of the chassis.

1 — Power supply units (PSUs) | 2 — Fan modules |

QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD AC Power Supply Unit Description
Each 3000-W AC power supply unit (PSU) has a single AC input and provides 12 V of output voltage for an AC input current rating of 16 A. The maximum output power of the PSU is 2.8 kilowatt (kW) for the input voltage range of 200 VAC through 215 VAC and 3 kW for the input voltage range of 215 VAC through 240 VAC.
At the output power and input voltages provided, you can maintain the input current of the switch within the rated limits.
Item |
Specifications |
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AC input voltage |
Input voltage range: 200 V through 240 V. |
AC input current rating |
16 A |
Output voltage (DC) |
12 V |
Maximum power output |
3000 W (for input voltage of 215 VAC through 240 VAC) 2800 W (for input voltage of 200 VAC through 214 VAC) |

1 — Power connector | 4 — Handle |
2 — PSU LED | 5 — Velcro strap for cable management |
3 — Ejection lever |
To replace a PSU, see Maintain the QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD Power System.
AC Power Cord Specifications
We ship detachable AC power cords with the chassis if you include the power cords in your order.
In North America, AC power cords must not exceed 14.75 feet (approximately 4.5 meters) in length, to comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) Sections 400-8 (NFPA 75, 5-2.2) and 210-52, and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Section 4-010(3). The cords that can be ordered for the QFX Series switches are in compliance.
Table 2 lists AC power cord specifications provided for each country or region.
Country/Region |
Electrical Specifications |
Plug Standards |
Juniper Model Number |
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US/China/Europe |
250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz |
Straight,C20 Plug (EN 60320) to C19 Connector (EN 60320)- |
CBL-PWR-C19-C20-2M |
QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD AC Power Supply Unit LED
Each QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD switch PSU has a single LED on the module faceplate to indicate the power status.

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AC PSU LED
The AC PSU uses an amber and green bicolor LED to indicate the operating state.
LED Color and State |
Description |
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Off |
The PSU is not receiving AC power. |
Solid green |
The PSU is on and functioning properly. |
Blinking green (1 second on, 1 second off, 0.5 Hz) |
The PSU is in standby state. |
Blinking green (0.25 second on, 0.25 second off, 2 Hz) |
The PSU is in redundant or offline mode. |
Solid amber |
Standby mode with overtemperature protection (OTP) The PSU shuts down because of a critical event such as high temperature, high power, high current, or fan failure. |
Any of the following faults detected at 12 V:
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The PSU fan stops working for more than 15 seconds. |
QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD DC Power Supply Unit Description
The QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD DC power supply units (PSUs) are hot-removable and hot-insertable FRUs with redundancy (1 + 1). Each PSU has a single DC input and provides 12 V of output voltage to the system. The output power of the QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD DC PSU is 3 KW for the input voltage range of –48 V to –60 V.
Item |
Specifications |
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DC input voltage |
Input voltage range: –48 V through –60 V. |
Output voltage (DC to DC) |
12 V |
Input current (for the maximum power output of 3 kW) |
80 A (maximum per PSU) |
Maximum power output |
3000 W |

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Handle
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Power connector
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Ejection lever
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PSU LED
DC Power Cord Specifications
We ship detachable DC power cords with the chassis if you include the power cords in your order. DC power cables must meet the specifications required by the local code, laws, and standards. The wire insulation is color coded. The green wire serves as the ground, the black wire acts as the line, and the white wire for neutral connection. The wires are labeled (+) and (–) to indicate their polarity.
The M-CRPS power cords for QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD DC PSUs are designed to operate at a temperature range of –40 °F (–40 °C) through 221 °F (105 °C). The connectors of the DC PSU power cords support wire sizes of 8 AWG to 12 AWG. The power cord employs a low-profile pull-tab latch to secure the connection with the DC PSU.
You must ensure that power connections maintain the proper polarity.
For field-wiring connections, use copper conductors only.
Make sure that DC power cables do not block access to the switch components or lie on the ground where people can trip on them.
QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD DC Power Supply Unit LED
Each QFX5241-64OD and QFX5241-64QD DC power supply unit (PSU) has a bicolor status LED on the PSU faceplate.

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DC PSU LED
The DC PSU uses an amber and green bicolor LED to indicate the operating state.
LED Color and State |
Description |
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Off |
The PSU is not receiving DC power. |
Solid green |
The PSU is on and functioning properly. |
Blinking green (1 second on, 1 second off, 0.5 Hz) |
The PSU is in standby state. |
Blinking green (0.25 second on, 0.25 second off, 2 Hz) |
The PSU is in redundant or offline mode. |
Yellow |
Standby mode with overtemperature protection (OTP) The PSU shuts down because of a critical event such as high temperature, high power, high current, or fan failure. |
Any of the following faults detected at 12 V:
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The PSU fan stops working for more than 15 seconds. |