
Juniper QFX5240 Switch
Product Overview
The Juniper QFX5240 is a high-performance 2U fixed-configuration switch engineered for the massive throughput and low-latency demands of next-generation AI/ML clusters and hyperscale data centers. Powered by the Broadcom Tomahawk 5 chipset, it delivers a staggering 102.4 Tbps of bidirectional capacity, featuring 64 x 800GbE ports in both OSFP and QSFP-DD800 variants for flexible, high-density connectivity. This platform is specifically optimized for RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2) and advanced traffic management features like fine-grained load balancing and ECN/PFC telemetry, ensuring ultra-fast Job Completion Times (JCT) and maximum GPU utilization. Managed by the modular Junos OS Evolved and integrated with Apstra Data Center Director for intent-based automation, the QFX5240 provides the ultimate sustainable scale, power efficiency, and investment protection for organizations building industry-leading, AI-native network fabrics.







