Juniper MX2K-MPC9E-RTU 1.6T Modular Line Card with 6-Port 400G

Equipment Overview

The MX2K-MPC9E-RTU is a modular line card for Juniper MX Series Universal Routers, engineered for high-capacity service provider and large enterprise edge networks. It delivers 1.6 Tbps of aggregate throughput and supports six enabled 400G interfaces, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications. This card is designed to handle broadband network gateway (BNG) functions, subscriber aggregation, peering, and advanced VPN services. It integrates a programmable Juniper Trio chipset and operates under Junos OS, providing a reliable foundation for modern routing environments.

Main Parameters

• Model: MX2K-MPC9E-RTU
• Throughput: 1.6 Tbps
• Interfaces: 6 ports (400G), enabled
• Chipset: Programmable Juniper Trio
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Form Factor: Modular line card for MX2K chassis

Key Advantages

This card is selected for enterprise projects due to its high-density 400G interface support, which future-proofs network capacity for growing traffic demands. The programmable Trio chipset ensures flexible, hardware-accelerated processing for complex routing and switching tasks. Its deployment in MX2K systems offers a scalable path for operators expanding edge or aggregation services, including EVPN and MPLS-based architectures.

Compatibility & Integration

The MX2K-MPC9E-RTU is intended for installation into Juniper MX2K chassis, requiring an available slot and a compatible Junos OS release. It supports standard 400G optical modules, which must be sourced separately for operation. Integration is optimized for environments utilizing MPLS/L2VPN/L3VPN and EVPN, aligning with industry-standard network protocols.