Juniper Networks RE-400 Processing Engine M7i M10i

Overview
The Juniper Networks RE-400 Processing Engine M7i M10i is a high-performance line card designed to deliver scalable routing and switching capabilities for service provider and enterprise networks. Engineered for reliability and low latency, the RE-400 integrates advanced packet processing, deep buffering, and flexible interface options to support demanding traffic loads and evolving network architectures.

Key Features

• Multi-core M7i and M10i processing engines for parallel packet handling
• Up to 256 Gbps of aggregate throughput per slot
• Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 with advanced MPLS and L2/L3 services
• Built-in security features including ACLs, MACsec and DDoS mitigation
• Hot-swap capable for non-disruptive upgrades and maintenance
• Comprehensive telemetry and analytics via streaming telemetry and sFlow

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: RE-400 line card, compatible with MX and PTX platforms
• Processor: Dual M7i cores @ 2.5 GHz and dual M10i cores @ 2.2 GHz
• Memory: 32 GB DDR4, 8 GB high-speed cache
• Interface options: 4 x 100 GbE QSFP28, 8 x 10 GbE SFP+, 2 x 40 GbE QSFP+
• Power consumption: 120 W typical, 150 W maximum
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F)
• Dimensions: 4U height, 482 mm width, 250 mm depth

Applications
The RE-400 is ideal for core and aggregation layers in large carrier networks, data center interconnects, and high-capacity enterprise backbones. It excels in environments that require:

• High-speed IP routing and MPLS transport
• Scalable bandwidth for cloud and virtualization workloads
• Robust security and traffic engineering
• Real-time monitoring and automated network management

By leveraging the processing power of the M7i and M10i engines, the RE-400 delivers consistent performance, future-proof flexibility, and operational efficiency for the most demanding network deployments.