Juniper Networks MX-MPC2E-3D-P-R-B Enhanced Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) for the MX240, MX480, and MX960 Edge Routers

Overview The Juniper Networks MX-MPC2E-3D-P-R-B Modular Port Concentrator is a high-density, carrier-grade interface module designed for MX Series routers. It provides flexible, scalable connectivity for Ethernet, fiber, and other transport media, enabling service providers and large enterprises to consolidate multiple ports into a compact, hot-swappable form factor. This concentrator simplifies network design, reduces cabling complexity, and delivers reliable performance in demanding data center and carrier environments.

Key Features

• Supports up to 96 10GbE ports in a single module
• Hot-pluggable design for zero-downtime upgrades and maintenance
• Broad compatibility with MX Series routers and chassis
• Advanced traffic management with built-in load balancing and QoS support
• Energy efficient operation with low power consumption per port
• Robust environmental tolerance: operating temperature 0 to 55 deg C, humidity 5 to 95 percent non-condensing

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: MX-MPC2E-3D-P-R-B
• Form factor: 3-slot modular card
• Port density: 96 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
• Interface type: SFP+ optical or copper transceivers (compatible with standard Juniper optics)
• Backplane bandwidth: 960 Gbps
• Power draw: typical 150 W, max 200 W
• Dimensions: 1.75 in (44 mm) height, 10.5 in (267 mm) width
• Compliance: RoHS, FCC Part 15, CE

Applications The MX-MPC2E-3D-P-R-B is ideal for:

• Metro and carrier Ethernet aggregation points
• Data center leaf and spine architectures
• High-performance cloud and virtualization environments
• Large enterprise campus backbones
• Service provider edge routing with dense client connections

By delivering high port density, easy scalability, and reliable operation, this Modular Port Concentrator helps network operators reduce footprint, lower total cost of ownership, and meet the growing bandwidth demands of modern applications.