Juniper MX2K-MPC8E 960Gbps 2-Slot Modular Line Card

Product Description

The Juniper MX2K-MPC8E is a modular line card designed for the Juniper MX2000 chassis, delivering 960 Gbps of aggregated throughput. Built on the programmable Juniper Trio chipset and operating under Junos OS, this 2-slot modular interface card provides high port density and performance for service provider and large enterprise edge routing environments. It is intended for network operators seeking scalable traffic aggregation and advanced service termination capabilities.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Modular line card
• Compatibility: Juniper MX2000 chassis
• Interface Slots: 2 (modular, supports up to 2 interface modules)
• Aggregated Throughput: 960 Gbps
• Chipset: Juniper Trio (programmable)
• Operating System: Junos OS (supported version required)

Design Features

• Modular 2-slot form factor enables flexible interface configuration
• Built on programmable Juniper Trio silicon for advanced packet processing
• Designed for high-density port deployment in MX2000 systems
• Optimized for traffic aggregation and subscriber management workloads
• Requires Junos OS version compatible with MX2000 platform

Application Area

This line card is deployed at the network edge (PE) of service provider and large enterprise networks. It supports broadband network gateway (BNG) functions, subscriber aggregation, peering, and MPLS/L2VPN/L3VPN services, including EVPN. The MX2K-MPC8E is suited for data center and carrier-grade environments requiring high-capacity routing and service termination in MX2000-based systems.