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REFURBISHED
Juniper
Juniper MIC-MRATE Refurbished - 12-Port Multi-Rate QSFP+ MIC
MPN: MIC-MRATE
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25+
Years
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Customers
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested and reset to factory defaults. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Juniper MIC-MRATE is a 12-port Multi-Rate Modular Interface Card (MIC) designed for Juniper MX Series routers. Professionally tested and reset to factory defaults, this unit delivers the port-level rate-selectability and high-density QSFP+ connectivity that service providers and large enterprise networks depend on. With 12 QSFP+ ports — 8 of which support QSFP28 for 100-Gigabit Ethernet — the MIC-MRATE supports 10G, 40G, and 100G speeds within a single card, protecting infrastructure investment across multi-generational network builds.The MIC-MRATE installs into compatible MPCs on MX2000-series routers and supports per-port rate selectability, making it one of the most flexible MICs in the MX ecosystem. Breakout cable support allows each port to be split into four independent 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, delivering a maximum of 48 10GbE logical interfaces from a single MIC. The MIC is natively supported on MPC6E, MPC8E, and MPC9E without an adapter card, and supported on other MPC generations via an adapter card.
WhaleyComm has served 5,000+ enterprise customers over 25+ years, and every unit shipped carries our Lifetime Warranty. Sourcing refurbished Juniper hardware from WhaleyComm delivers proven performance at a fraction of new list price — without compromise on reliability or support.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer
Juniper Networks
MPN
MIC-MRATE
Product Type
Modular Interface Card (MIC)
Total Ports
12
Port Type
QSFP+ / QSFP28
Supported Port Speeds
10 Gbps, 40 Gbps, 100 Gbps
100GbE-Capable Ports
8 of 12 (QSFP28)
Max 10GbE Interfaces (with breakout)
48
Breakout Support
40GbE port to 4x10GbE via breakout cables
Compatible MPCs (no adapter)
MPC6E, MPC8E, MPC9E
Compatible Chassis
MX2010, MX2020
Software
Junos OS (Junos Continuity required for releases prior to 15.1F6)
Remote Port Identification
Supported
Ideal Use Cases
MX2000 Series Capacity Expansion
The MIC-MRATE installs directly into MPC8E or MPC9E slots on MX2010 and MX2020 routers, making it a natural choice for operators expanding high-density port capacity without chassis replacement.
Multi-Rate Network Migration
With per-port rate selectability across 10G, 40G, and 100G, the MIC-MRATE allows operators to mix speeds within a single card — ideal for networks transitioning from 10GbE and 40GbE toward 100GbE at their own pace.
High-Density 10GbE Aggregation
Using QSFP+ breakout cables, each port can be channelized into four independent 10GbE interfaces, yielding up to 48 logical 10GbE ports from a single MIC — well suited for data center aggregation layers.
Service Provider Edge and Core
The MIC-MRATE's 100GbE port density and Junos OS integration support advanced services such as MPLS, QoS, and IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, meeting the demands of carrier-grade edge and core deployments.
Cost-Optimized Infrastructure Refresh
Sourcing a professionally tested, refurbished MIC-MRATE from WhaleyComm allows network operators to extend the life of existing MX2000 chassis investments without purchasing new hardware at full list price.
What's Included
1x Juniper MIC-MRATE 12-Port Multi-Rate MIC module
Optics not included — sold separately
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
The MIC-MRATE is compatible with the following Juniper MX Series platforms and MPCs
Native support (no adapter card required)
MX2K-MPC6E (MX2010, MX2020)
MX2K-MPC8E (MX2010, MX2020)
MX2K-MPC9E (MX2010, MX2020)
Supported with adapter card
✓
MPC1, MPC2, MPC3, MPC4, MPC5, MPC7, MPC2E-NG, MPC3E-NG, MS-MPC, and all variants on MX240, MX480, MX960, MX2008, MX2010, MX2020
✓
Software: Junos OS — Junos Continuity software package required for Junos OS releases prior to 15.1F6. Release 15.1F6 and later do not require the Continuity package.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The MIC-MRATE is natively supported on MPC6E, MPC8E, and MPC9E on MX2010 and MX2020 routers without an adapter card. Other MPC generations (MPC1, MPC2, MPC3, MPC4, MPC5, MPC7, and variants) require an adapter card. Consult Juniper's MIC/MPC Compatibility matrix for your specific platform and Junos OS release.
The MIC-MRATE has 12 QSFP+ ports total. When installed in an MPC9E, up to 8 ports can be configured as 100-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces using QSFP28 transceivers. When installed in an MPC8E, up to 4 ports can be configured as 100GbE. Optics are sold separately.
Yes. The MIC-MRATE supports QSFP+ breakout cables that split a single 40GbE port into four independent 10GbE interfaces. This allows a maximum of 48 10-Gigabit Ethernet logical interfaces from one MIC-MRATE card.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Juniper MIC-MRATE Refurbished - 12-Port Multi-Rate QSFP+ MIC
$895.00
Juniper
Juniper MIC-MRATE Refurbished - 12-Port Multi-Rate QSFP+ MIC
MPN: MIC-MRATE
$895.00
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