Juniper QFX Series User Manual

NOTE: In QFX Series device model names, AFI, or airflow in, describes
FRU-side-to-port-side airflow. AFO, or airflow out, describes
port-side-to-FRU-side airflow.
NOTE: The front panel of the device where the power supplies, fan trays, and
management boards are located is the FRU -side of the device.
Table 11: Airflow Direction in QFX3500 Device Models
Direction of AirflowModel
FRU-side-to-port-sideQFX3500-48S4Q-ACR
FRU-side-to-port-sideQFX3500-48S4Q-AFI
Port-side-to-FRU-sideQFX3500-48S4Q-AFO
In the QFX3500 device models that have FRU-side-to-port-side airflow, the air intake
to cool the chassis is located on the front panel of the chassis, where the FRUs are
installed. Air is pulled into the chassis and pushed away from the fan trays and
management board. Hot air exhausts from the rear of the chassis, where the ports are
located. See Figure 39 on page 69.
Figure 39: FRU-Side-to-Port-Side Airflow Through the QFX3500 Chassis
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FRUs
Ports
In the QFX3500 device models that have port-side-to-FRU-side airflow, the air intake
to cool the chassis is located on the rear panel of the chassis, the side with access and
uplink ports. Air is pulled into the chassis and pulled through the fan trays and
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Chapter 4: QFX3500 Overview

Juniper QFX Series Specifications

General

Category	Switch
Series	QFX
Form Factor	1U, 2U, and modular chassis options
Power Supply	Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
Cooling	hot-swappable fans
Virtual Chassis	Supported on certain models
Typical Use	Data center, cloud
Operating System	Junos OS
Management	CLI
Key Features	High performance, low latency, automation
Latency	Sub-microsecond latency
Port Density	Varies by model (e.g., QFX5100: up to 48x10GbE + 6x40GbE)