What is the main advantage of the 48 x 100G plus 8 x 400G design?

It gives you dense server-facing connectivity with higher-speed uplinks, which helps keep leaf-spine fabrics balanced as traffic grows.

Is this switch suitable for regulated procurement?

Yes. The TAA designation makes it a fit for environments that require Trade Agreements Act compliance.

What kind of network role does this model fit best?

It is well suited to top-of-rack or leaf switching where 100G access and 400G uplinks are both required.

Why choose this over a lower-density 100G switch?

This model offers more uplink headroom and a stronger path for fabric growth, which can reduce the need for an early refresh.

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48X100G SFP-DD+8X400G AC AFI TAA

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Juniper QFX5130-48C-AFI-T 48 x 100G + 8 x 400G Switch | Data Center

Name: 48X100G SFP-DD+8X400G AC AFI TAA
Brand: Juniper Networks
SKU: QFX5130-48C-AFI-T
Availability: OutOfStock

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MPN: QFX5130-48C-AFI-T

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Key Features

48 x 100G SFP-DD+ access ports
8 x 400G uplink ports
Layer 3 data center switching
TAA-compliant platform
AC-powered switch design
Built for leaf-spine fabric architectures
Scale leaf-spine access with 48 x 100G SFP-DD+ ports
Aggregate uplinks efficiently using 8 x 400G ports

Support high-density data center traffic with a switch designed to balance access-layer scale and uplink capacity. The Juniper QFX5130-48C-AFI-T combines 48 x 100G SFP-DD+ ports with 8 x 400G ports, giving infrastructure teams a clean path for aggregating server, storage, and interconnect traffic without immediately moving to a larger chassis. That port mix matters in real deployments. It lets architects build leaf-spine fabrics with strong oversubscription control, while preserving room for growth at the aggregation layer. For teams standardizing on 100G server connectivity but needing 400G uplinks to the spine, this model offers a more deliberate balance than lower-density alternatives. The AC power design and TAA designation make it easier to fit into enterprise procurement workflows, including regulated and public-sector environments. For buyers comparing options, the value is not just port count — it is the ability to support current workloads, simplify sourcing, and keep the network ready for higher-bandwidth transitions.