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REFURBISHED
Juniper
Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE Refurbished Line Card 2x100GbE 8x10GbE
MPN: MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE
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25+
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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 to factory specification. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE is a fixed-configuration Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) line card for the Juniper MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers. It delivers two 100-Gigabit Ethernet CFP ports and eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports in a single slot, making it a high-density option for service provider and enterprise edge deployments. Every unit is professionally tested and reset to factory defaults before shipment.Powered by Juniper's Trio chipset, the MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE delivers line-rate throughput of up to 260 Gbps and supports full-scale Layer 2 and L2.5 features alongside reduced-scale Layer 3 capabilities. The card is backward compatible with all existing MX Series line cards — both Dense Port Concentrators and Trio-based MPCs — and leverages the existing SCBE switch fabrics, power supply, and fans already deployed in MX240, MX480, and MX960 chassis. The Trio chipset also functions as a dynamic policy engine, enabling hierarchical QoS, stateless application detection, and class-aware rate limiting.
This refurbished unit represents a significant cost advantage over new list pricing while delivering the same verified hardware performance your network demands. WhaleyComm has served 5,000+ enterprise customers over 25+ years, and every unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty — no time limits, no questions asked.
Technical Specifications
MPN
MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE
Form Factor
Modular Port Concentrator (MPC) Line Card
100GbE Ports
2x 100GbE (CFP)
10GbE Ports
8x 10GbE (SFP+)
Line-Rate Throughput
Up to 260 Gbps
Forwarding Engine
Junos Trio Chipset
Layer 2/L2.5 Features
Full scale
Layer 3 Features
Reduced scale
Supported 100GbE Transceivers (CFP)
100GBASE-LR4, 100GBASE-SR10
Supported 10GbE Transceivers (SFP+)
10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-ZR
Maximum MTU
9,192 bytes
Physical Dimensions (W x H x D)
1.25 in x 15.5 in x 21.25 in (3.18 cm x 39.37 cm x 53.98 cm)
Approximate Weight
22 lbs (9.98 kg)
Worst-Case Power Draw
610 W
Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Relative Humidity (Operating)
5% to 90% non-condensing
Minimum Junos OS Release
12.3R2
Compatible Chassis
MX240, MX480, MX960 (requires high-capacity power supplies and high-capacity fan trays)
Optics
Sold separately
Ideal Use Cases
Service Provider Edge Routing
The MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE delivers line-rate IP/MPLS edge services at up to 260 Gbps, making it well suited for carrier-grade subscriber management and Ethernet services edge deployments on MX Series routers.
Enterprise Core Aggregation
With 2x 100GbE uplinks and 8x 10GbE access ports in a single slot, this line card consolidates high-density aggregation into the MX240, MX480, or MX960 chassis without requiring additional hardware.
Hierarchical QoS and Traffic Management
The Trio chipset's dynamic policy engine supports class-aware hierarchical rate limiters and stateless application detection, enabling precise traffic management for multi-tenant or multi-service environments.
MX Series Infrastructure Expansion
As a backward-compatible addition to any existing MX Series deployment, the MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE slots into chassis already running DPC or Trio-based MPC cards, protecting existing infrastructure investments.
Data Center Edge Connectivity
The combination of 100GbE CFP uplinks and 10GbE SFP+ downlinks makes this card an efficient data center edge or interconnect solution for organizations requiring scalable, high-throughput WAN and fabric connectivity.
What's Included
1x Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE Line Card
Certificate of Testing
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.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
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Compatible Chassis: Juniper MX240, MX480, MX960 (requires high-capacity power supplies and high-capacity fan trays)
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Minimum Software: Junos OS Release 12.3R2
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Backward Compatible With: All existing MX Series line cards including Dense Port Concentrators (DPCs) and Trio-based MPC cards
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Optics Required (sold separately): CFP — 100GBASE-LR4, 100GBASE-SR10; SFP+ — 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-ZR
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 MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE is supported on the MX240, MX480, and MX960 routers. These chassis must be equipped with high-capacity power supplies and high-capacity fan trays for proper operation. The card is not supported on smaller MX platforms such as the MX5, MX10, or MX80.
The two 100GbE CFP ports support 100GBASE-LR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 transceivers. The eight 10GbE SFP+ ports support 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-ER, and 10GBASE-ZR transceivers. All optics are sold separately and are not included with this unit.
The MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE requires a minimum of Junos OS Release 12.3R2 on MX240, MX480, and MX960 platforms. Confirm your current Junos OS version before installation, or contact our engineering team for guidance.
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 MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE Refurbished Line Card 2x100GbE 8x10GbE
$6,120.00
Juniper
Juniper MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE Refurbished Line Card 2x100GbE 8x10GbE
MPN: MPC4E-3D-2CGE-8XGE
$6,120.00
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