Juniper Networks NS-1K0-SW2 Pythagoras - Switch 2 Card

Overview
The Juniper Networks NS-1K0-SW2, marketed as the Pythagoras - Switch 2 Card, is a high-performance line-card designed for modern data centre and campus environments. Engineered to deliver low latency, high throughput and robust reliability, this module integrates seamlessly into Juniper chassis platforms, providing scalable Ethernet connectivity for mission critical applications.

Key Features

• Up to 100 Gbps of aggregate switching capacity per card
• Supports 10/25/40/100 GbE interfaces with flexible breakout options
• Advanced traffic management with hardware based QoS and traffic shaping
• Built-in security features including MACsec encryption and ACL enforcement
• Hot-swappable design for zero-downtime maintenance
• Energy efficient operation with low power consumption per port

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 2RU line-card
• Port density: 48 x 10/25 GbE ports or 12 x 40/100 GbE ports
• Switching capacity: 100 Gbps per port, 2 Tbps fabric bandwidth
• Latency: sub-microsecond forwarding latency
• Buffer memory: 8 MB per port
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power supply: dual redundant 750 W AC adapters
• Management: Junos OS with REST API, CLI and SNMP support

Typical Applications

• Data centre spine and leaf architectures requiring high density 100 GbE connectivity
• Campus core and aggregation layers that need reliable, low latency switching
• High performance computing clusters with demanding bandwidth and latency requirements
• Enterprise networks implementing secure segmentation and policy based traffic control
• Service provider edge routers that need scalable Ethernet interfaces for customer access

With its blend of speed, flexibility and built-in security, the Pythagoras - Switch 2 Card helps organizations future-proof their networks while delivering the performance needed for today's most demanding workloads.