Juniper MPC3E-3D Next-Generation Modular Port Concentrator for MX240 / MX480 / MX960

The Juniper MPC3E-3D-NG is a next-generation Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) for the Juniper MX240, MX480, and MX960 Universal Routing Platforms — delivering high-density interface capacity and enhanced 3D Junos capabilities for service provider core, edge, and peering deployments requiring advanced MPLS, subscriber management, and traffic engineering features.

Key Features

• Next-generation MPC3E platform with enhanced 3D forwarding for MX240/MX480/MX960
• Supports high-density MIC (Modular Interface Card) slots for flexible interface configurations
• Advanced Junos 3D feature support — MPLS, L2/L3 VPN, multicast, and subscriber management
• Enhanced packet processing for improved forwarding rates over original MPC3E
• Hot-plug capable for non-disruptive line card maintenance in active MX chassis

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MPC3E-3D-NG
• Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
• Component Type: Modular Port Concentrator (MPC)
• Compatible Systems: Juniper MX240, MX480, MX960
• MIC Slots: 2 (accepts Juniper MX MIC modules)
• Forwarding: Enhanced 3D packet processing
• Hot-Plug: Yes

Switch & Port Specifications

• Interface Density: Depends on installed MICs (10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE options)
• Forwarding Capacity: Up to 480 Gbps per slot (MIC dependent)
• Supported MICs: MX-series MIC modules (10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE)
• Redundancy: Supported via chassis redundant SCB and RE

Network & Protocol Specifications

• MPLS: Full RSVP-TE, LDP, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS)
• VPN: L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN, VPLS
• Multicast: PIM SM/SSM, IGMP, MLD, multicast VPN
• Subscriber: DHCP, PPPoE, RADIUS-based subscriber management
• QoS: Hierarchical QoS (H-QoS), traffic shaping, policing

Use Cases

• Service provider MX240/MX480/MX960 line card upgrade from original MPC3E to next-generation
• High-density interface expansion for MX-series core and edge router deployments
• MPLS and segment routing forwarding capacity expansion in MX chassis
• Subscriber management and broadband edge line card for MX-series BNG deployments

Compatibility

• Juniper MX240, MX480, and MX960 Universal Routing Platforms
• Not compatible with MX104, MX150, or MX10003 (platform-specific MPCs)
• Accepts standard MX-series MIC modules for interface flexibility
• Verify Junos OS version compatibility for MPC3E-3D-NG support before installation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MPC3E-3D-NG and MPC3E-3D-NG-IR-B?

The MPC3E-3D-NG is the standard next-generation MPC3E for MX240/480/960, while the MPC3E-3D-NG-IR-B is a variant with IR (Integrated Routing) or enhanced buffer configuration. Both share the same MX chassis compatibility but differ in forwarding profile or buffer specifications for specific traffic engineering use cases.

How many MIC slots does the MPC3E-3D-NG provide?

The MPC3E-3D-NG provides 2 MIC slots, accepting standard MX-series MIC modules. Interface density and type depend entirely on the MICs installed — from 10GbE to 100GbE interfaces depending on MIC selection.

Is the MPC3E-3D-NG hot-pluggable in an active MX chassis?

Yes — MX-series MPCs including the MPC3E-3D-NG support online insertion and removal (OIR) for non-disruptive maintenance. Traffic on other MPCs in the chassis is not affected during MPC3E-3D-NG insertion or removal.

The Juniper MPC3E-3D-NG delivers next-generation forwarding performance and Junos 3D feature depth for MX240, MX480, and MX960 service provider deployments — providing the flexible MIC-based interface density and enhanced packet processing that high-scale core, edge, and BNG routing environments demand.