Juniper Networks FEB-M10 Forwarding Engine Board for M10 Router

Overview
The FEB-M10 Forwarding Engine Board from Juniper Networks is the high-performance heart of the M10 router platform. Designed to deliver line-rate packet processing across a range of service provider and enterprise environments, this board combines advanced silicon, robust memory, and optimized I/O to ensure low latency, high throughput, and reliable operation 24/7.

Key Features

• Scalable architecture supports up to 10 Tbps aggregate forwarding capacity
• Multi-core packet processing engine delivers up to 200 million packets per second per slot
• Integrated hardware acceleration for MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, and QoS policies
• Redundant power and cooling modules for uninterrupted service
• Hot-swap capable for zero-downtime maintenance
• Secure boot and tamper-detect mechanisms protect against unauthorized firmware changes

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Full height, full width line card for M10 chassis
• Processor: Custom Juniper ASIC with 16 processing cores
• Memory: 32 GB DDR4 ECC RAM, 8 GB flash storage for firmware
• Interfaces: 8 x 100 GbE QSFP28 ports, 4 x 40 GbE QSFP+ ports, 2 x 10 GbE SFP+ ports
• Power consumption: 250 W typical, 300 W maximum
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 267 mm height, 438 mm width, 150 mm depth

Applications
The FEB-M10 is ideal for:

• Metro aggregation and edge routing in carrier networks
• Data center interconnect and north-south traffic handling
• Enterprise WAN acceleration and secure branch connectivity
• High-density broadband access platforms
• Any environment that requires deterministic performance and rapid scaling

By integrating the FEB-M10 Forwarding Engine Board, operators gain a future-ready solution that maximizes the value of their existing M10 infrastructure while preparing for the next generation of traffic growth and service innovation.