About the QFX5120-32C-DC-AFI
DC input makes the QFX5120-32C-DC-AFI the power alternative for a rack requiring back-to-front airflow. It has 32 100GbE QSFP28 ports and two SFP+ ports for data-center top-of-rack and campus distribution networks. The Junos OS switch supports a Virtual Chassis of up to two members.
What’s included
- QFX5120-32C-DC-AFI 100GbE switch with DC power and back-to-front airflow
- Base software features
- DC power supply
Sold separately
- Advanced and Premium licenses and Juniper Care, listed in Support & Licensing above
Choosing a version
- QFX5120-32C-DC-AFI (this page): DC power, back-to-front airflow
- QFX5120-32C-AFI: AC power, back-to-front airflow
- QFX5120-32C-AFI-T: AC power, back-to-front airflow, TAA-compliant
- QFX5120-32C-AFO: AC power, front-to-back airflow
- QFX5120-32C-AFO-T: AC power, front-to-back airflow, TAA-compliant
- QFX5120-32C-DC-AFO: DC power, front-to-back airflow
Related models: QFX5120-48T-AFI, QFX5120-48Y-AFI-T.
Not sure which version you need? Call (984) 225-1600 or request a quote and we’ll check it against your rack and network.
QFX5120-32C-DC-AFI specifications
| Network ports | 2x SFP+, 32x QSFP28 |
|---|---|
| Throughput (bidirectional) | 6400 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 2 Bpps |
| Form factor | 1U, fixed chassis |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.7 x 17.26 x 20.27 in (4.3 x 43.8 x 51.5 cm) |
| Weight (fully loaded) | 21.12 lb / 9.58 kg |
| Airflow | Back-to-front |
| Power supplies | 2x QFX520048Y-DPSU-AI (1+1 redundant, hot-swappable) |
| Max power draw (DC) | 493 W |
| Fans | 6x QFX520048Y-FAN-AI (5+1 redundant, hot-swappable) |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz quad-core Intel |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB SSD |
| Virtual Chassis | Up to 2 members |
| MAC addresses (thousands) | 288 |
| IPv4 routes (thousands) | 2000 |
| Operating temperature | 32° through 104° F / 0° through 40° C |
| Operating system | Junos OS |
Full specifications (64)
Network ports
| SFP+ Ports | 2 |
|---|---|
| QSFP28 Ports | 32 |
| QSFP28 Port Channelization | Yes |
Management and other ports
| Console Ports | 1 |
|---|---|
| Console Port Type | RJ-45 |
| Management Ports | 1 |
| Management Port Type | RJ-45 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| USB Port Type | Type A |
Chassis
| Chassis type | Fixed |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Chassis Height | 1.7 in / 4.318 cm |
| Chassis Width | 17.26 in / 43.8404 cm |
| Chassis Depth | 20.27 in / 51.4858 cm |
| Chassis depth (with power supplies and fans) | 21.59 in / 54.8386 cm |
| Weight (fully loaded) | 21.12 lb / 9.58 kg |
Power
| Power supplies | 2 |
|---|---|
| Power supply redundancy | 1+1 |
| Power supply airflow | Back-to-front |
| Hot-swappable power supplies | Yes |
| DC power supply model | QFX520048Y-DPSU-AI |
| DC Max Power Consumption | 493 W |
| DC Average Power Consumption | 231 W |
Cooling
| Airflow Direction | Back-to-front |
|---|---|
| Airflow Volume | 122 CFM |
| Fan module model | QFX520048Y-FAN-AI |
| Fan modules | 6 |
| Fan redundancy | 5+1 |
| Hot-swappable fans | Yes |
Processor
| CPU | 2.2 GHz quad-core Intel |
|---|---|
| Memory (DRAM) | 16 GB |
Storage
| Internal Storage Size | 64 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage Type | SSD |
High availability
| Virtual Chassis members (max) | 2 |
|---|
Switching and routing scale
| Throughput (Bidirectional) | 6400 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Throughput (Unidirectional) | 3200 Gbps |
| Forwarding Capacity | 2 Bpps |
| IPv4 Unicast Host Routes (thousands) | 211 |
| IPv4 Unicast Routes Prefixes (RIB) (thousands) | 2000 |
| IPv4 Unicast Routes Prefixes (FIB) (thousands) | 348 |
| IPv4 Unicast ECMP Paths | 64 |
| IPv4 Multicast Routes (thousands) | 106 |
| IPv6 Unicast Host Routes (thousands) | 106 |
| IPv6 Unicast Routes Prefixes (RIB) (thousands) | 500 |
| IPv6 Unicast Routes Prefixes (FIB) (thousands) | 172 |
| IPv6 Multicast Routes (thousands) | 52 |
| ARP Entries (thousands) | 64 |
| MSTP Instances | 64 |
| VSTP Instances | 509 |
| Link aggregation groups (LAGs) | 80 |
| Ports Per LAG | 64 |
| MAC Addresses Per System (thousands) | 288 |
| Maximum Mirroring Sessions | 4 |
| Traffic Mirroring Destination VLANs | 4 |
| Traffic Mirroring Destination Ports | 4 |
| VLAN IDs | 4094 |
| Jumbo Frame | 9216 bytes |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32° through 104° F / 0° through 40° C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40° through 158° F / -40° through 70° C |
| Operating Altitude | 6000 ft / 1828 m |
| Humidity, operating (noncondensing) | 5% through 90% |
| Humidity, non-operating (noncondensing) | 0% through 95% |
| Maintenance Clearance | 30 in / 76.2 cm |
Software
| Operating system | Junos OS |
|---|
Common questions
Is this front-to-back or back-to-front?
It is back-to-front, so air enters at the power-supply side and leaves at the port side. Listed power: 2x QFX520048Y-DPSU-AI.
Does DC input change the 32C member limit?
This model supports up to two members managed together as a Virtual Chassis.
Does it work out of the box without a license?
Yes. The standard software provides many features without a tier license on the 2x SFP+, 32x QSFP28 ports; Advanced 1, Advanced 2 and Premium 1 are add-ons, listed in Support & Licensing above. Juniper Care is offered too.


