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- Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
- Model or Part: OC3-4SM_I/O
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 25.00lb
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Overview
The Juniper Networks ERX 1400 OC-3 4-Port OC-3 Back Card (model OC3-4SM_I/O) is a high-performance optical interface module designed for the ERX 1400 series routers. It provides four independent OC-3 (155.52 Mbps) ports on a compact backplane card, enabling dense fiber connectivity for carrier and enterprise networks that require reliable SONET/SDH transport.
Key Features
- Four OC-3 ports delivering up to 155.52 Mbps per port
- Hot-pluggable design for easy installation and maintenance
- Supports both SONET and SDH framing formats
- Low power consumption and built-in diagnostics for proactive monitoring
- Compatible with all ERX 1400 platform models and firmware versions
Technical Specifications
- Interface type: OC-3 (Optical Carrier level 3)
- Port count: 4 x OC-3
- Data rate per port: 155.52 Mbps
- Connector type: Standard SC or LC (depending on fiber patch cable)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Power draw: approx 5 Watts per card
- Dimensions: 1U backplane form factor
- Supported protocols: SONET, SDH, Ethernet over SONET
Applications
The OC3-4SM_I/O back card is ideal for service providers and large enterprises that need to aggregate multiple OC-3 circuits in a space-efficient solution. Typical use cases include:
- Metro Ethernet and carrier Ethernet backhaul
- Link aggregation for high-availability WAN connections
- Transport of voice, video, and data over SONET/SDH networks
- Network redundancy and load balancing in core and edge routing
- Expansion of existing ERX 1400 routers to meet growing bandwidth demands
By integrating this module, customers gain scalable, reliable optical connectivity while simplifying network architecture and reducing operational costs.