Juniper QFX5120-48YM-AFI-T 48x10/25G MACsec Switch | TAA, 1U

Move high-volume traffic without giving up security or rack space. The Juniper QFX5120-48YM-AFI-T delivers 48 x 10/25GbE ports in a 1U form factor, giving infrastructure teams the density needed for modern leaf-spine designs. MACsec support helps protect traffic at the link layer, making it a strong fit for environments where east-west traffic must stay encrypted as it moves across the fabric. This model is designed for data center operators who need more than basic switching. Its 10/25GbE access layer supports server uplinks, storage adjacency, and aggregation roles where predictable throughput matters. The AC airflow design supports front-to-back cooling strategies commonly used in standardized racks, while TAA compliance helps meet procurement requirements in regulated or public-sector environments. Compared with lower-density switches, this platform reduces the number of devices required to build out a fabric, which can simplify cabling, power planning, and rack utilization. For teams standardizing on secure, compact switching with room to scale, it offers the kind of port mix and deployment flexibility that justifies the investment.