MX-SPC3 - Juniper Networks

The MX-SPC3 is a Services Processing Card (SPC) designed for Juniper Networks' MX Series Universal Routing Platforms—specifically the MX240, MX480, and MX960 routers. It enhances these platforms by offloading and accelerating advanced network services, enabling high-performance, scalable, and secure routing suitable for modern applications like 5G, IoT, and multicloud environments.

Key Specifications

• Processing Units: Two Services Processing Units (SPUs), each equipped with:

  • Dual 2.3 GHz CPUs

  • 128 GB of memory

  • One Crypto Engine

  • Two 128 GB solid-state drives (SSDs)

• Power Consumption: Up to 650 W

• Weight: Approximately 8.3 kg (18.35 lb)

• Connectivity:

  • Two 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports for chassis clustering

  • One Gigabit Ethernet port for control connectivity

  • Midplane connectors and power circuitry

• LED Indicators: Status LEDs for SPC and SPUs, including OK/FAIL, STATUS, SERVICE, and HA indicators

Supported Services

The MX-SPC3 enables a range of advanced security and network services, including:

• Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT)

• Stateful firewalling

• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

• Traffic load balancing

• URL filtering

• DNS sinkhole

• Deep Packet Inspection (DPI).                                 

• These services are critical for modern networks, providing enhanced security and traffic management capabilities.