Juniper PTX-5-100G-WDM 5x100G DWDM PIC Module

Equipment Overview

The Juniper PTX-5-100G-WDM is a line/interface card designed for the Juniper PTX5000 core router platform. It provides five 100G ports with DWDM support, enabling high-density optical connectivity for service provider and data center environments. The card operates under Junos OS and is built on the Juniper Express silicon with FPC line card architecture. It is intended for scaling core network capacity without requiring a full platform replacement.

Main Parameters

• Ports: 5 x 100G interfaces
• Optical Support: DWDM for wavelength-division multiplexing
• Platform Compatibility: Juniper PTX5000 chassis
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Chipset: Juniper Express silicon
• Architecture: FPC line card architecture

Key Advantages

This card delivers high port density in a compact form factor, making it suitable for large-scale IP/MPLS core deployments. DWDM integration reduces the need for external multiplexing equipment, simplifying optical infrastructure. The Juniper Express chipset ensures consistent forwarding performance suited for carrier-grade traffic loads.

Compatibility & Integration

The PTX-5-100G-WDM installs into an available slot in the Juniper PTX5000 chassis. It is managed through Junos OS, providing unified configuration and monitoring across the routing platform. The card supports DWDM-based optical links, aligning with standard WDM transport architectures in service provider networks.