- Does the QFX5100-96S have copper ports?
- No. All 96 access ports are SFP+ cages for fiber or DAC cables. There are no RJ45 copper ports and no PoE.
- Can it do Layer 3 routing?
- Yes. It runs Layer 2 and Layer 3 in Junos, including OSPF, BGP and VXLAN EVPN on supported releases.
- How does it compare with the QFX5120?
- The QFX5120 is the newer generation with similar density and better power efficiency. The QFX5100-96S is the older, cheaper-on-the-secondary-market option.
- What is in the box?
- The switch, rack-mount brackets and at least one power supply. Check that both PSUs and fan trays are included before buying used.
- Is it suitable for a home lab?
- Only if you can tolerate the noise and heat. Most owners put it in a garage or basement rack, not a living space.
- Does it support stacking?
- Yes. It supports Junos Fusion and virtual chassis-style scale-out, letting several units act as one fabric.
- Where is the Juniper QFX5100-96S-AFI-T Layer 3 Network Switch cheapest?
- At ORM Systems, for $763.63, 81% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Juniper QFX5100-96S-AFI-T Layer 3 Network Switch?
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Juniper QFX5100-96S-AFI-T Layer 3 Network Switch?
- 15 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, ORM Systems, Amazon, Memory Clearance, Hard Disk Direct.