Juniper PTX10K-LC1105-IR Interface Card (PTX10K 3Tbps MAC)

Equipment Overview

The Juniper PTX10K-LC1105-IR is a line/interface card designed for the Juniper PTX10000 series core routers. Built on the Juniper Express silicon chipset and operating under Junos Evolved, this module delivers a switching capacity of 3 Tbps, as indicated in its designation. It is engineered for high-density 100G/400G connectivity and is primarily deployed in IP/MPLS network cores and backbone environments. The card supports segment routing and traffic engineering, making it suitable for high-performance data center applications.

Main Parameters

• Type: Line/interface card
• Platform: Juniper PTX10000 series core router
• Chipset: Juniper Express silicon
• Operating System: Junos Evolved
• Throughput: 3 Tbps
• Form Factor: Hot-swappable module for PTX10000 chassis

Key Advantages

This interface card is selected for enterprise and service provider projects due to its high-capacity 3 Tbps throughput and support for dense 100G/400G deployments. The Juniper Express silicon architecture ensures consistent performance for IP/MPLS core routing, while segment routing capabilities enable efficient traffic engineering. Hot-swap support minimizes operational downtime during maintenance or upgrades in critical network infrastructure.

Compatibility & Integration

The Juniper PTX10K-LC1105-IR is compatible with Juniper PTX10000 series chassis and requires pairing with power supply and cooling units matching the chassis configuration. Operation requires a Junos Evolved software license. The card is designed for integration into existing Juniper-based core and backbone networks.