MIC-3D-4XGE-XFP – Juniper 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Modular Interface Card

The MIC-3D-4XGE-XFP is a high-performance Modular Interface Card (MIC) designed for Juniper MX Series routers. It provides four independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) ports using XFP optical transceivers, enabling scalable, high-bandwidth connectivity for service provider, enterprise, and data-center networks.

This card is part of Juniper’s 3D Universal Edge architecture, optimized for high throughput, low latency, and advanced routing services.

⚙️ Key Specifications

• Interface Type: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Port Count: 4 × 10 GbE ports
• Optics Type: XFP transceivers (not included)
• Module Type: Modular Interface Card (MIC)
• Installation: Hot-swappable
• Operational Modes:
• LAN-PHY (Ethernet)
• WAN-PHY (SONET/SDH compatible rates)
• Power Consumption: Moderate (designed for carrier-grade chassis)
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow compatible with MX chassis

🚀 Core Features

🔹 High-Speed Connectivity

• Delivers up to 40 Gbps total throughput (4 × 10 GbE)
• Suitable for backbone, aggregation, and high-capacity uplinks

🔹 Modular & Flexible

• Installed inside Modular Port Concentrators (MPCs)
• Enables flexible port scaling without replacing the entire line card

🔹 Carrier-Grade Reliability

• Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime
• Built for continuous operation in service-provider environments

🔹 Advanced Ethernet Support

• Full support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 services
• Integrates with MPLS, QoS, traffic engineering, and multicast features of MX routers

🔹 Optics Flexibility

• Supports multiple XFP optic types (SR, LR, ER) depending on distance and fiber
• Ideal for metro, long-haul, and data-center interconnects

🧩 Compatibility

✅ Supported Platforms

• Designed for Juniper MX Series routers, including:
• MX240
• MX480
• MX960
• MX2010 / MX2020

✅ Hardware Compatibility

• Must be installed in supported MPC (Modular Port Concentrator) slots
• Compatible with Juniper MX 3D architecture

✅ Software Compatibility

• Requires compatible Junos OS versions that support 3D MICs
• Fully managed via Junos CLI, automation tools, and telemetry