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 OS Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | FPC3 | MX-FPC3 | 2 | 20 Gbps | 9.4 |
2 | FPC2 | MX-FPC2 | 2 | 10 Gbps | 9.5 |
