Juniper Networks QFX10002-36Q 36-Port 40GbE/100GbE Switch

The Juniper Networks QFX10002-36Q is a purpose-built data center spine switch engineered for large-scale fabric architectures requiring seamless migration between 40 Gigabit Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet technologies. The platform features a modular port configuration with 36 ports supporting both 40GbE and 100GbE line rates, enabling operators to scale bandwidth incrementally while protecting existing infrastructure investments. Built on Juniper's Trio chipset architecture, the QFX10002-36Q delivers carrier-class forwarding performance with comprehensive Layer 2/3 switching capabilities, advanced multicast support, and integrated VXLAN/overlay networking for software-defined data center environments.

The switch is optimized for enterprise and hyperscale deployments requiring ultra-high port density at spine tier positions within multi-tier fabric topologies. Its architectural design supports non-blocking switching fabric with sub-microsecond latency, making it suitable for both traditional three-tier deployments and modern leaf-spine configurations. The platform incorporates redundant management interfaces, dual routing engines, and hot-swappable power and cooling subsystems to meet stringent availability requirements of mission-critical data center operations.

Notable for extended lead times historically attributed to specialized chipset availability and sustained demand from large enterprise fabric implementations, the QFX10002-36Q remains a preferred choice for organizations standardizing on Juniper switching fabric. The platform supports comprehensive telemetry, in-band network telemetry (INT), and Juniper's Contrail and Paragon management ecosystems, enabling sophisticated network visibility and automation across dynamic cloud infrastructure.

Ideal for

• Spine-tier switching in multi-pod data center fabrics consolidating 40GbE and 100GbE leaf connections
• High-performance computing (HPC) cluster interconnect with deterministic low-latency switching for tightly-coupled workloads
• Cloud service provider backbone networks supporting elastic scaling of compute and storage resources
• Large enterprise hybrid cloud architectures requiring seamless connectivity between on-premises and public cloud environments
• Financial services trading platforms and low-latency transaction processing networks demanding microsecond-class switching performance
• Distributed storage and hyper-converged infrastructure deployments requiring massive east-west traffic capacity

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.