Juniper MX2K-MPC8E-IRB 960 Gbps 2-Slot Modular Interface Card

What It Is

The Juniper MX2K-MPC8E-IRB is a Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) for the Juniper MX series of universal routers. It is a 2-slot module designed for installation in the MX2000 chassis, delivering 960 Gbps of aggregated throughput. Built on the programmable Juniper Trio chipset and operating under Junos OS, it provides a high-performance component for edge and aggregation roles.

Technical Details

• Type: Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) for Juniper MX platform.
• Chipset: Programmable Juniper Trio chipset.
• Operating System: Junos OS.
• Slot Requirement: 2-slot module (occupies two slots in the MX2000 chassis).
• Performance: 960 Gbps aggregated throughput.
• Form Factor: Modular line card for the MX2000 chassis.

Configuration & Options

• Compatible with Juniper MX2000 chassis only.
• Supports full Junos OS feature set, including MPLS, VPLS, and related services.
• Suitable for deployment as a Provider Edge (PE) router component.
• Includes support for broadband network gateway (BNG) and subscriber aggregation functions.
• Enables peerings, MPLS/L2VPN/L3VPN, and EVPN service configurations.

Operating Conditions

This module is intended for deployment in service provider networks and large enterprise environments. It is designed for edge (PE) roles requiring high port density and service flexibility, as well as broadband access aggregation and peering scenarios. The MPC operates within the MX2000 chassis in controlled data center or central office environments.