Juniper MX2K-MPC9E 1.6Tbps Modular Line Card

Product Description

The Juniper MX2K-MPC9E is a modular line card designed for Juniper MX series universal edge routers, delivering 1.6 Tbps throughput in a 2-slot form factor. Built on the programmable Juniper Trio chipset and running Junos OS, this card provides high-performance packet processing for demanding service provider and large enterprise network environments. It is suited for operators requiring scalable edge capacity and advanced routing functionality.

Technical Specifications

• Platform: Juniper MX series universal edge router
• Chipset: Programmable Juniper Trio
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Throughput: 1.6 Tbps
• Form Factor: 2-slot modular line card
• Chassis Compatibility: Juniper MX2K (e.g., MX2008, MX2010, MX2020)

Design Features

• Modular 2-slot design for flexible deployment in high-density MX2K chassis.
• Programmable Trio chipset enables adaptive forwarding and service scaling.
• Engineered for integration with Juniper MX2K management and cooling modules.
• Supports standard data center environmental operating conditions.
• Designed for hot-swappable installation in compatible MX2K slots.

Application Area

This line card is deployed at the edge (PE) of operator and large enterprise networks, supporting broadband network gateway (BNG) functions and subscriber aggregation. It is also used in peering applications, MPLS/L2VPN/L3VPN services, and EVPN architectures, making it suitable for multi-tenant and high-availability data center environments.