Juniper Networks MX-MPC2E-3D-P-Q-B Modular Port Concentrators

Overview
The Juniper Networks MX-MPC2E-3D-P-Q-B Modular Port Concentrator delivers high density 10GbE and 40GbE connectivity for MX Series routers. Designed as a plug-in module, it expands the port capacity of your chassis while maintaining the reliability and performance that Juniper is known for. This concentrator is ideal for service providers and large enterprises that need scalable, low-latency Ethernet aggregation in a compact form factor.

Key Features

• Supports up to 48 ports of 10GbE or 12 ports of 40GbE in a single module
• Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during upgrades or maintenance
• Built-in redundancy with dual power and fan modules for continuous operation
• Advanced flow control and congestion management to protect traffic integrity
• Compatible with Juniper MX Series platforms running Junos OS
• Compact 3-slot depth reduces space requirements in dense data center racks

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: MX-MPC2E-3D-P-Q-B
• Form factor: 3U, 3-slot depth
• Port types: 10GbE SFP+ and 40GbE QSFP+
• Maximum aggregate bandwidth: 480 Gbps (10GbE) or 480 Gbps (40GbE)
• Power consumption: 120 W typical, 150 W peak
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Environmental rating: RoHS compliant, CE marked

Applications
The MX-MPC2E-3D-P-Q-B is suited for a wide range of high-performance networking scenarios, including:

• Metro Ethernet aggregation for service provider networks
• Data center leaf and spine architectures requiring dense uplink capacity
• Enterprise campus backbones that demand scalable bandwidth growth
• Cloud service platforms that need low latency and high reliability
• Network function virtualization (NFV) environments where modular expansion is critical

By integrating this modular port concentrator, operators can future-proof their infrastructure, simplify cable management, and achieve greater throughput without sacrificing space or power efficiency.