FPCs Supported by MX Series Routers
An FPC occupies two slots when installed in an MX Series router. The maximum number of supported FPCs varies per router:
- MX960 router—6 FPCs
- MX480 router—3 FPCs
- MX240 router—1 FPC
Table 1 lists FPCs supported by MX Series routers.
Table 1: FPCs Supported by MX Series Routers
FPC Type |
FPC Name |
FPC Model Number |
Maximum Number of PICs Supported |
Maximum Throughput per FPC (Full-duplex) |
First JUNOS Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
FPC3 |
MX-FPC3 |
2 |
20 Gbps |
9.4 |
2 |
FPC2 |
MX-FPC2 |
2 |
10 Gbps |
9.5 |





