Juniper FPC3-PTX-2T-IR Interface Card for PTX5000

What It Is

The Juniper FPC3-PTX-2T-IR is a third-generation interface card (FPC) for the PTX5000 core router platform. Built on the Juniper Express chipset and operating under Junos OS, this line card delivers 2 Tbps of throughput for scaling operator-class network cores.

Technical Details

• Type: Line/interface card for PTX5000 platform
• Throughput: 2 Tbps
• Chipset: Juniper Express
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Generation: 3rd generation for PTX5000 series
• Form Factor: Installs into FPC line card slots on PTX5000 chassis

Configuration & Options

• Compatible with PTX5000 chassis; mounts into dedicated FPC slots
• Requires a supported Junos OS release for operation
• Designed for pairing with other same-generation FPCs to maintain performance consistency
• Suitable for deployment in existing PTX5000 infrastructure to increase capacity

Operating Conditions

The card is intended for deployment in Tier-1 and Tier-2 operator networks, supporting IP/MPLS core architectures and high-density 100G backbone links. It is engineered for reliable traffic forwarding in large-scale service provider environments, enabling capacity expansion of existing PTX5000 systems without platform replacement.