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

Product Description

The Juniper FPC3-PTX-2T-R is a third-generation interface card designed for installation in the PTX5000 core router. Built on the Juniper Express silicon chipset and operating under Junos OS, this line card delivers 2 Tbps of throughput for high-capacity service provider environments. It is intended for enterprise and carrier-grade networks requiring scalable 100G density in IP/MPLS cores.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Line/interface card
• Platform: Juniper PTX5000 core router
• Chipset: Juniper Express silicon
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Throughput: 2 Tbps
• Form Factor: FPC line card for PTX5000 chassis

Design Features

• Third-generation FPC architecture optimized for the PTX5000 platform
• High-density 100G interface support for efficient port utilization
• Integrated Juniper Express silicon for reduced latency and power consumption
• Hot-swappable line card design compatible with PTX5000 line card slots
• Engineered for carrier-class reliability in redundant configurations

Application Area

This interface card is deployed in operator-class IP/MPLS core networks, providing scalable backbone capacity for service providers and large enterprise data centers. It is suited for environments requiring high-performance 100G aggregation and long-haul transport, and is typically paired with other PTX5000 components to build resilient, high-availability core infrastructures.