Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE Line Card
Full Part Number: MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE
Manufacturer Company: Juniper Networks, Inc.
Overview
The Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE is a high-performance Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) line card designed for Juniper’s MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers. This line card is equipped with 2 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet (CGE) and 8 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet (XGE) ports, offering exceptional throughput and flexibility for high-capacity networks. It is engineered to provide advanced services and carrier-grade performance, making it ideal for service provider and large enterprise environments that demand reliable, scalable, and efficient networking solutions.
Key Features
High Port Density: Includes 2 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet ports and 8 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling high-speed, high-capacity network connectivity.
Advanced Packet Processing: Powered by Juniper’s Trio chipset, this line card supports deep packet inspection, Quality of Service (QoS), MPLS, and other advanced networking features, ensuring robust and efficient network performance.
Scalable Performance: Designed to scale with growing network demands, providing seamless integration into existing MX Series routers and support for future expansions.
Flexible Connectivity: Supports a mix of 100GE and 10GE ports, allowing for versatile deployment options across various network topologies and applications.
Energy Efficient: Built with energy-saving features to optimize power consumption, reducing operational costs while maintaining high performance.
Applications
Service Provider Networks: Ideal for core, edge, and aggregation layers in service provider networks, delivering high-speed connectivity and advanced services for a large number of subscribers.
Enterprise Data Centers: Suitable for large enterprises and data centers that require scalable and high-performance network solutions to support cloud services, big data, and other demanding applications.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Effective in HPC environments where fast data transfer, low latency, and high reliability are critical.
Campus Networks: Provides robust connectivity for large campus networks, facilitating seamless communication and data transfer between multiple network segments.
Specifications
Port Configuration:
2 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet CFP Ports
8 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet Ports (SFP+)
Switching Capacity: Up to 1.6 Tbps
Forwarding Performance: Supports up to 1.5 billion packets per second (Bpps)
Supported Protocols: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, L2VPN, L3VPN, VXLAN, EVPN, and more
Power Consumption: Energy-efficient design to minimize operational power usage
Form Factor: MPC line card for Juniper MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W x D x H): Standard form factor compatible with MX Series router chassis
Weight: Approximately 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)
Why Choose the Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE?
High-Speed Connectivity: Leverage the power of 2 x 100GE and 8 x 10GE ports to achieve high-speed data transfer, essential for modern high-bandwidth applications and services.
Advanced Networking Capabilities: Benefit from the advanced packet processing and service capabilities provided by Juniper’s Trio chipset, ensuring your network is equipped to handle complex and demanding tasks.
Scalability and Flexibility: Easily integrate this line card into your existing MX Series infrastructure and scale your network as your business grows, ensuring long-term investment protection.
Energy Efficiency: Reduce operational costs and support environmental sustainability with a design that focuses on power efficiency without compromising performance.
Juniper Reliability: Trust in Juniper’s proven track record for delivering high-quality, reliable networking hardware that is backed by comprehensive support and service offerings.
The Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE line card is a versatile and powerful solution for organizations seeking to expand their network capabilities with high-performance, scalable, and energy-efficient networking hardware. Ideal for service providers, large enterprises, and data centers, this line card delivers the connectivity and advanced features needed to support today’s most demanding network environments.