MPC7E MRATE RTU 100G 40G 10G Line Card with RTU License for Juniper MX960 original new in stock
Product Overview
The MPC7E-MRATE-RTU is a modular port concentrator (MPC) for Juniper Networks MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers, offering high-performance, multi-rate 100GbE, 40GbE, and 10GbE line-rate capabilities. Designed for carrier-grade routing, data center edge, and large-scale enterprise deployments, it delivers flexible bandwidth scaling, ultra-high throughput, and advanced service delivery with support for rich Layer 2 to Layer 3 features, including VPNs, QoS, and traffic engineering.
Product Details
| Attribute | Description |
| Product Name | MPC7E-MRATE-RTU |
| Type | Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) |
| Supported Platforms | Juniper MX240, MX480, MX960 (with SCBE2/SCBE3) |
| Port Configuration | 2 x 100GbE (QSFP28), 4 x 40GbE (QSFP+), 24 x 10GbE (SFP+) via breakout |
| Throughput | Up to 480 Gbps per slot |
| Interface Flexibility | Multi-rate: 10G, 40G, 100G via QSFP+, QSFP28, and breakout cables |
| RTU License | Right-to-Use (RTU) license for port activation or bandwidth unlock |
| Packet Forwarding | Line-rate performance with full Layer 2 and Layer 3 support |
| Applications | Service provider edge, enterprise core, metro aggregation, 5G backhaul |
| OS Compatibility | Junos OS |
Key Features
Supports multiple interface speeds: 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE
Built-in flexibility via QSFP+/QSFP28 ports and breakout options
Requires RTU license for full port activation and feature enablement
Up to 480Gbps of throughput per slot for high-bandwidth deployments
Delivers scalable L2 and L3 services including MPLS, EVPN, VPN, and QoS
Optimized for data center interconnect (DCI), cloud edge, and mobile transport
Supported on MX Series routers with SCBE2 or SCBE3 switch control boards
Ideal for future-ready, multi-rate infrastructure upgrades
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Ports | 2 x 100GbE (QSFP28), 4 x 40GbE (QSFP+), 24 x 10GbE via breakout |
| Max Throughput | 480 Gbps per slot |
| Forwarding Performance | Line rate, all ports |
| RTU License Required | Yes |
| Interface Types | QSFP+, QSFP28, SFP+ |
| Platform Compatibility | MX240, MX480, MX960 |
| Switch Control Board | SCBE2 or SCBE3 required |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| Dimensions | Standard MPC form factor |
| Power Consumption | ~400–500W (varies by config) |
| OS | Junos OS |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Port Types | Max Throughput | RTU Required | Supported Platforms |
| MPC7E-MRATE-RTU | 2x100G, 4x40G, 24x10G via breakout | 480 Gbps | Yes | MX240, MX480, MX960 |
| MPC6E | 2x100G, 4x10G | 400 Gbps | No | MX240, MX480, MX960 |
| MPC5E-100G | 2x100G | 240 Gbps | No | MX240, MX480, MX960 |
