QFX5700 Switches

The QFX5700 line leverages the power of a fully programmable chipset and supports advanced Layer 2, Layer 3, and EVPN-VXLAN features. The platform accommodates diverse data center, campus fabric, data center interconnect (DCI), and firewall cluster-to-fabric connection use cases. Interface speed choice for server and intra-fabric connectivity enables deployment versatility and investment protection.

Public cloud providers and service providers looking to meet explosive growth gain support for proven, Internet-scale 400GbE IP fabrics. For enterprise customers transitioning their server farms from 10GbE to 25GbE, the QFX5700 provides a radix-native 100GbE/400GbE EVPN-VXLAN spine option with reduced power in a smaller footprint. With up to 25.6 Tbps of bidirectional throughput, the switch is optimized for spine-and-leaf deployments in enterprise, high-performance computing, service provider, and cloud data centers.

Key Features


Use Cases: Data Center Fabric Spine, EVPN-VXLAN Fabric, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Border, Secure DCI, Multitier Campus, Campus Fabric

Port Density:

  • 32 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD
  • 64 x 200GbE
  • 128 x 100GbE
  • 144 x 50/40/25/10GbE

Throughput: Up to 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional)

Features + Benefits

Junos OS Evolved Architecture

Native Linux operating system with a modular design enables individual functional components to be upgraded independently while the system remains operational. Localization of component failures can be corrected by upgrading and restarting the specific component without having to bring down the entire device. 

Network Automation

Support for intent-based automation, Terraform, Python, Puppet, Ansible, and zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) addresses growing network complexity in Day 0 to Day 2+ operations.

Fabric Management

Intent-based Juniper Apstra network automation software provides full Day 0 through Day 2+ capabilities for IP/EVPN fabrics with closed-loop assurance in the data center.

Campus Deployments

The Juniper Mist Wired Assurance service simplifies the deployment and management of campus fabrics while also providing valuable insights and wired network service-level experience (SLE) metrics and visibility.  

QFX Series Switches

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QFX5700

The QFX5700 line supports very large, dense, and fast 400GbE IP fabrics based on proven Internet-scale technology. With 10/25/40/50/100/200/GbE interface options, the QFX5700 is an optimal choice for spine-and-leaf deployments in enterprise, high-performance computing, service provider, and cloud provider data centers.

Technical Features

Use Cases: Data Center Fabric Spine, EVPN-VXLAN Fabric, Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Border, Secure DCI, Multitier Campus, Campus Fabric

Port Density:

  • 32 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD
  • 64 x 200GbE
  • 128 x 100GbE
  • 144 x 50/40/25/10GbE

Throughput: Up to 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional)

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QFX5130

The QFX5130 line offers high-density, cost-optimized, 1-U, 400GbE and 100GbE fixed-configuration switches based on the Broadcom Trident 4 processor. It’s ideal for environments where cloud services are being added. With 10/25/40/100/400GbE interface options, the QFX5130 is an optimal choice for spine-and-leaf deployments in enterprise, service provider, and cloud provider environments.

Technical Features

Use Cases: Data Center Fabric Spine
Campus Distribution/Core

Port Density:

  • QFX5130-32CD: 32 x 400GbE QSFP-DD/QSFP+/QSFP28 and 2 x 10GbE SFP+
    Throughput: Up to 25.6 Tbps (bidirectional)
  • QFX5130-48C: 48 x 100GbE SFP56-DD and 8 x 400GbE QSFP-DD
    Throughput: Up to 16 Tbps (bidirectional)
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QFX5700 FAQs

What are the port densities and speeds of the QFX5700 line?

QFX5700 switches are modular and optimized for high-density fabric deployments. They support the following configurations:

  • 32 ports of 400GbE
  • 64 ports of 200GbE (using breakout cable)
  • 128 ports of 100GbE and 40GbE
  • 144 ports of 50GbE/25GbE/10GbE

What are the main use cases for QFX5700 switches?

QFX5700 switches are often used in fabric-less spine-and-leaf implementations, offering flexibility and efficiency with lower-cost-per-bit, high-density interfaces for server and intra-fabric connectivity. They’re also well suited to a variety of other data center implementations, including EVPN-VXLAN fabrics, data center interconnect (DCI), and multitier campus deployments.

What is the throughput of the QFX5700 line?

QFX5700 switches can deliver up to 25.6 Tbps of bidirectional throughput.

What are the top features of the QFX5700 line?

Several key features are described below.

  • High-density configurations: The switch is optimized for high-density fabric deployments, providing options from 32 ports of 400GbE to 144 ports of 50GbE/25GbE/10GbE.
  • Scalability: Support for multiple high-speed interface types allows for flexible network scaling.
  • Programmability: A fully programmable Broadcom Trident 4 at the switches’ core enables a diverse set of use cases.
  • Power efficiency: With 7-nm technology, fully loaded and redundant switches typically consume 2870 W, improving speed, reducing power consumption, and enabling higher density per chip.

Who should use the QFX5700?

Organizations running data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) environments, and service provider networks should consider the powerful, versatile QFX5700 switch line.

What QFX5700 products are available?

There are two available products, described below.

  • QFX5700-BASE-ACL: QFX5700 (hardware only; software services sold separately), with 1 Forwarding Engine Board (FEB), 1 Routing Control Board (RCB), redundant fans, 2 AC power supplies, and front-to-back airflow. The modular chassis can accommodate any combination of the following line cards:
    • QFX5K-FPC-4CD: 4x400G line card
    • QFX5K-FPC-16C: 16x100G line card with MACsec support on all ports
    • QFX5K-FPC-20Y: 10G/25G(SFP) line card with MACsec support on all ports
  • QFX5700-CHAS: QFX5700 Spare Chassis