Juniper PTX-IPLC-E-32 32-Channel Expansion Card

Product Description

The Juniper PTX-IPLC-E-32 is a modular system variant providing 32-channel expansion for Juniper PTX series core routers. Built on the Juniper Express silicon chipset and operating under Junos OS or Junos Evolved, this expansion device is engineered for enterprise and carrier-grade environments requiring increased port density and system capacity. It supports high-throughput 100G/400G switching and segment routing within IP/MPLS core and backbone infrastructures.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Expansion device for Juniper PTX series core routers
• Model: PTX-IPLC-E-32
• Brand: Juniper
• Expansion capacity: 32 channel expansion channels
• Chipset: Juniper Express silicon
• Operating system: Junos OS or Junos Evolved
• Supported technologies: IP/MPLS core, 100G/400G switching, segment routing (SR)

Design Features

• Modular form factor designed for seamless integration into Juniper PTX chassis systems
• Architecture optimized for high-density port scaling in backbone deployments
• Built on Juniper Express silicon for consistent forwarding performance
• Compatible with both Junos OS and Junos Evolved software environments
• Provides dedicated channel expansion to augment existing router capacity

Application Area

The Juniper PTX-IPLC-E-32 is deployed in carrier-grade IP/MPLS cores and data center backbone networks. It enables operators to scale 100G/400G switching capacity and implement segment routing (SR-MPLS/SRv6) for flexible traffic engineering. This expansion module is suited for modernizing existing Juniper PTX deployments and extending high-density routing infrastructure in telecommunication and enterprise data center environments.