Juniper MPC7E-MRATE

For network operators running Juniper MX platforms, the path to more bandwidth does not always require the newest line card. The secondary market is making that especially clear with the MPC5E-100G10G, a fixed-port MPC that can add two 100GbE interfaces and four 10GbE interfaces to an existing MX at a fraction of the cost of an MPC7E-MRATE.

That makes the MPC5E-100G10G worth another look for operators who need practical 100G capacity without turning a straightforward bandwidth upgrade into a major capital project.

As the port speed arms race ramps up in our clients’ data centers we’ve been seeing more and more demand for MPC7E-MRATE cards. We thought it’d be useful provide a little background on the card, its capabilities, and where it might fit in your network.