Juniper MPC10E-15C-MRATE Expansion Module
Overview
The MPC10E-15C-MRATE is a specific model of a line card used in Juniper Networks' MX Series routers. This card is designed for high-capacity network environments and supports multiple interfaces and advanced routing features.These line cards are designed to handle high data throughput and are commonly used in large-scale service provider and enterprise networks. They offer a balance of port density, performance, and advanced features for demanding network environments.
Specifications
- Product Type: Modular Port Concentrator (MPC)
- Supported Platforms: MX Series routers (e.g., MX240, MX480, MX960)
- Interface Types:
- 15 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
- 60 x 10GbE ports (using breakout cables on QSFP28)
- Maximum Throughput:
- Up to 1.5 Tbps (terabits per second) per slot
- Forwarding Performance:
- Approximately 1.5 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE):
- Powered by Juniper's ExpressPlus silicon, providing advanced packet processing and service scale
- Memory:
- 48 GB DRAM (per Packet Forwarding Engine)
- Services:
- Supports advanced routing, security, and MPLS services
- Features such as inline IPsec, NAT, stateful firewall, and advanced quality of service (QoS)
- Operating System:
- Runs on Junos OS
- Physical Specifications:
- Power Consumption:
- Typically around 550 watts under normal operating conditions, but can peak higher depending on usage.
- Cooling:
- Requires sufficient airflow through the chassis, typically managed by the chassis fans in the MX router.
