Top-of-Rack Switch • 48x 10GbE SFP+ • Scrap: $16–$75
Juniper MX Router — Representative photo
Technical data for Juniper QFX5100-48S
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Juniper |
| Model | QFX5100-48S |
| Category | MX Router |
| Form Factor | Top-of-Rack Switch |
| Processor | 48x 10GbE SFP+ |
| Memory | 6x 40GbE QSFP+ |
| Scrap Value (est.) | $16–$75 |
| Scrap Metal Rate | $0.29/lb |
| Min. Lot for Pickup | Commercial lots preferred |
What your Juniper MX Router is worth and how to sell it
The Juniper QFX5100-48S is a Top-of-Rack Switch with 48x 10GbE SFP+ and 6x 40GbE QSFP+ RAM capacity. At current August 2026 ITAD scrap market rates, this unit is worth approximately $16–$75 depending on condition, completeness, and whether drives are included. The scrap metal rate for this unit is approximately $0.29/lb.
Juniper is one of the world's leading enterprise technology manufacturers. The QFX5100-48S contains significant recoverable materials including copper in the motherboard traces and power delivery, gold in CPU socket pins and PCIe connectors, palladium in capacitors, and tin in solder joints. At data center decommission scale, these materials add up to real money.
At ScrapMetalBuyers.com, we specialize in commercial ITAD decommissions. Whether you have a single rack or an entire data center, Sean handles every deal personally. We offer free pickup, same-day payment, and data destruction certificates on request. We buy complete lots — servers, switches, storage, UPS, and cabling together.
Disclaimer: All prices are estimates based on August 2026 market conditions. ITAD scrap values change with commodity markets. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed, locked-in quote on your specific lot.
Approximately $16–$75 (August 2026). Prices change daily. Call 754-310-2984 for a confirmed quote.
Yes — we offer free commercial pickup for lots of 5+ units or full rack decommissions anywhere in the US.
Yes. We provide data destruction documentation for all drives processed. Ask Sean when you call.
Yes — we buy mixed lots of Dell, HP, Cisco, IBM, NetApp, and all other brands together. No sorting required.
Same-day payment by check or wire transfer on approved commercial lots.
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We buy single units and bulk lots. Free pickup for large quantities. Same-day payment on approved lots.
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