Tuesday, 17. June 2008
Juniper Introduces Three New Interchangeable DCPs
Juniper Networks, a provider of high-performance networking, has recently introduced three new interchangeable dense port concentrator (DPC) families in its MX-series portfolio of Ethernet Services Routers. The new cards can support wide range of Ethernet architectures for both carriers and enterprises, the company said.
The new dense port concentrator (DPC) cards include the following:
· Tri-rate 10/100/1000M bps Ethernet DPCs for copper cable, which will let carriers deliver both low-speed and high-speed services
· 20G bps Ethernet DPCs, a new lower-cost, lower-power option for carriers or enterprises that don't need a 40G bps module. They come in two configurations: Two 10G bps ports and 20 1G bps ports
· Multi-rate DPCs that let carriers include both Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on a single card
“We are pleased to see Juniper further enhancing the MX-series with a range of new interface options that will provide increased flexibility, allowing us to use the MX-series to support a broader range of services,” said Clive Dorsman, chief operating officer at The Carphone Warehouse Networks.
The new cards can be used alongside existing interface cards in routers across the MX series. The Tri-rate Ethernet and 20gbps DPCs currently are available, while the multirate DPCs are expected to become available in the second half of 2008.