Juniper FPC3-PTX-3T-IR Interface Card for PTX5000

Product Description

The Juniper FPC3-PTX-3T-IR is a third-generation interface card (FPC) designed for the Juniper PTX5000 core router. This line card delivers 3 Tbps of throughput, built on the Juniper Express chipset and operating under Junos OS. It is engineered for service provider-grade IP/MPLS core networks, providing high-density 100G connectivity for enterprise data center and carrier backbone deployments.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: FPC3-PTX-3T-IR
• Card Type: Line/interface card (FPC)
• Platform: Juniper PTX5000 (third generation)
• Chipset: Juniper Express
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Throughput: 3 Tbps
• Port Density: High-density 100G

Design Features

• Third-generation FPC architecture for the PTX5000 chassis, enabling network modernization without full chassis replacement.
• Utilizes the Juniper Express chipset for efficient high-speed packet forwarding.
• Requires installation into a designated FPC slot on a third-generation PTX5000 chassis.
• Designed for operation with current Junos OS releases; Juniper project registration is required for official deployment.
• Optimized for high-density 100G port configurations at the network core.

Application Area

The FPC3-PTX-3T-IR is deployed in large-scale service provider and enterprise core networks, where it handles aggregation and switching of high-speed traffic. It is suited for IP/MPLS backbone environments, supporting the interconnection of transport networks and the scaling of core routing capacity. This card is also used for upgrading existing PTX5000 systems to third-generation capabilities.