Juniper Networks MPC4E3D2CGE8XGERB Mpc4e with 2x100ge & 8x10ge Ports Includes Full Scale L2/l2.5

Overview
The Juniper Networks MPC4E3D2CGE8XGERB is a high-performance modular line card designed for carrier class routers and switches. It delivers a balanced mix of 2 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet and 8 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, providing a flexible foundation for modern data center, metro, and service provider networks. Built on Juniper's proven silicon architecture, this line card supports full scale Layer 2 and Layer 2.5 functions, enabling seamless integration of VLANs, MAC learning, and advanced forwarding services without the need for additional hardware.

Key Features

• 2 x 100GE ports for high-bandwidth edge or uplink connections
• 8 x 10GE ports for aggregation and server connectivity
• Full support for Layer 2 and Layer 2.5 features including VLAN tagging, MAC learning, and QinQ
• Hardware based forwarding for low latency and high throughput
• Hot-swappable design for non-disruptive maintenance
• Energy efficient operation with low power consumption per port
• Compliant with industry standards such as IEEE 802.3ba and 802.3ae

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: MPC4E modular line card
• Port configuration: 2 x 100GE (CFP2 or QSFP28) + 8 x 10GE (SFP+)
• Throughput: Up to 320 Gbps aggregate line rate
• Buffer memory: 16 MB per port for burst handling
• Supported protocols: Ethernet, VLAN, QinQ, MPLS L2 transport
• Management interfaces: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, REST API
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power supply: Dual redundant 500 W AC adapters

Applications

• Data center top-of-rack or leaf switches requiring high density 10GE connectivity and high-speed 100GE uplinks
• Metro aggregation points where both high bandwidth and granular traffic segmentation are needed
• Service provider edge routers delivering Ethernet services such as E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Tree
• Enterprise campus cores that need robust Layer 2/2.5 capabilities with future-proof scalability
• Network virtualization environments that rely on low latency forwarding and extensive VLAN support

With its combination of high-speed ports, advanced Layer 2 features, and reliable Juniper engineering, the MPC4E3D2CGE8XGERB line card helps organizations build scalable, efficient, and resilient networks ready for the demands of today and tomorrow.