Juniper FPC3-SFF-PTX-1T-R Interface Card for PTX3000

What It Is

The Juniper FPC3-SFF-PTX-1T-R is a line/interface card developed for the compact core router PTX3000 (3rd generation). It delivers 1 Tbps of throughput per slot and operates on Junos OS with the Juniper Express silicon chipset, positioning it as a high-density solution for scaled-down network cores.

Technical Details

• Type: Line/interface card
• Platform: Juniper PTX3000 (3rd gen)
• Throughput: 1 Tbps per card
• Chipset: Juniper Express silicon
• Operating System: Junos OS (compatible version required)
• Form Factor: Installs into line card slots; supports hot-swap

Configuration & Options

• Compatible exclusively with PTX3000 3rd generation chassis
• Designed for use in line card slots; no additional hardware options specified
• Pairs with 100G optical connections for core network deployments
• Suitable for deployment in existing PTX3000 networks to upgrade slot capacity to 1 Tbps
• Requires Junos OS release matching the card's feature set

Operating Conditions

The card is intended for deployment in compact core network environments, including operator and large enterprise backbone aggregation points. It supports high-speed interconnects between data centers and is optimized for 100G link aggregation in smaller-scale core infrastructures. Operational use is limited to PTX3000 3rd generation chassis, with hot-swap capability for maintenance without service interruption.