MX10008 Power Planning
MX10008 power specifications and requirements are described in the following topics. Use the information to calculate the power consumption for the MX10008 and plan your configuration’s power requirements.
Power Requirements for an MX10008 Router
Use the information in this topic to calculate power requirements of your MX10008 configuration and the number of power supplies required for different MX10008 router configurations.
The calculations in this topic represent the maximum power requirements that you need to budget for your MX10008 router configuration. The actual power consumption of your router will be less than the calculated results shown here and will vary based on the hardware and software configuration of your router, the amount of traffic passing through the line cards, and environmental variables such as room temperature.
Before you begin these calculations:
Ensure you understand the different router configurations. See MX10008 Components and Configurations.
Ensure that you know the power requirements of different router components. See Table 1.
This topic describes these tasks:
Calculating the Power Consumption of Your MX10008 Configuration
Calculating the Number of Power Supplies Required for Your MX10008 Configuration
Calculating the Power Consumption of Your MX10008 Configuration
Use the following procedure to determine the maximum power you need to supply to the router. To calculate maximum system power consumption, you first determine the combined maximum internal power requirements of all the router components and then divide this result by the power supply output power.
To calculate maximum system power consumption:
- Determine the maximum power consumption
of the base chassis components (that is, the components other than
the line cards). Use Table 1 if
your router is configured as either the standard base or redundant
configuration.
Table 1: Chassis Power Consumption for Standard Configurations
Chassis Component
Base Configuration
Redundant Configuration
Fan tray, JNP10008-FAN
1100 W
1100 W
Fan tray, JNP10008-FAN2
1212 W
1212 W
Routing and Control board (128G/64G) @40° C
175 W/165 W
350 W/330 W
Switch fabric board (SFB)
1000 W
1200 W
- Calculate the maximum internal power
consumption of the entire router by adding in the power requirements
of each line card. See Table 2 for a
chart of the power needed for line cards.
Table 2: Line Card Power Consumption
Number of Line Cards
MX10K-LC2101 (240 Gigabit Ethernet mode @104° F (40° C))
MX10K-LC2101 (400 Gigabit Ethernet mode @104° F (40° C))
1
1175 W
1425 W
2
2350 W
2850 W
3
3525 W
4275 W
4
4700 W
5700 W
5
5875 W
7125 W
6
7050 W
8550 W
7
8225 W
9975 W
8
9400 W
11400 W
For example, for an MX10008 with eight MX10K-LC2101 line cards, the maximum power consumption @400 Gigabit Ethernet mode is:
= 8* 1425 W= 11400 W
- Add the power consumption from Step 1 and the total line card consumption
from Step 2.
To continue from the previous example, add the wattage from eight cards to a redundant configuration.
(11400 W) + (2650 W)
= 14050 W required
Calculating the Number of Power Supplies Required for Your MX10008 Configuration
Use this procedure to calculate the number of power supplies required by your router configuration. The minimum power configuration for MX10008 routers is three power supplies.
To calculate the number of power supplies required for your minimum router configuration:
- Determine the power available from the power supplies. Table 3 shows the power available for
installed power supplies.
Table 3: Total Power Available
Power Supply Module Models
With Three Power Supplies
With Four Power Supplies
With Five Power Supplies
JNP10K-PWR-AC
8100 W
10,800 W
13,500 W
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 dual feed, high power (30-A) setting
16,500 W
22,000 W
27,500 W
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 single feed, high power (30-A) setting
15,000 W
20,000 W
25,000 W
JNP10K-PWR-DC
–
–
12,500 W
JNP10K-PWR-DC2 dual feed, high power (80-A) setting
–
–
27,500 W
JNP10K-PWR-DC2 dual feed, low power (60-A) setting
–
–
22,000 W
JNP10K-PWR-DC2 single feed, high power (80-A) setting
–
–
13,750 W
JNP10K-PWR-DC2 single feed, low power (60-A) setting
–
–
11,000 W
Note The HVAC/HVDC power supply, JNP10K-PWR-AC2, has a set of DIP switches on the faceplate that allows you to configure the power supply for either high power (30 A) or low power (20 A) input mode. If any JNP10K-PWR-AC2.power supply is set to 20 A, then the power budget for all power supplies installed in the system becomes 20 A, regardless if other power supplies are set at 30 A. This design is to prevent overloading of the power supply that is set to 20 A. See Setting the JNP10K-PWR-AC2 DIP Switches for details on setting the DIP switches.
- Determine the total power required for your configuration
with line cards installed. The total power available to the chassis
is calculated by dividing the wattage needed by the power rating,
then rounding up.
In the previous examples, we calculated that an MX10008 AC system would require 11800 W with eight line cards. In this example, we calculate the total power available for this configuration:
= (14050 W) / (2700 W)
= 5.20
Round up the result to 6 AC power supplies.
- Calculate how much power the power supplies need. To determine
the power required, multiply the number of power supplies by the power
supply wattage and divide by the efficiency of the power supply. The
efficiency rate accounts for the loss of energy within the power supply
and is 89 percent for MX10008 power supplies.
For example if you have an AC system with four power supplies:
= 4 (2700 W) / (efficiency rating)
= (10800 W) / (0.89)
= 12135 W
Table 4 shows how much power is required for various configurations.
Table 4: Total Power Required
Number of Power Supplies
AC
DC
3
9102 W
8427 W
4
12135 W
11236 W
5
15169 W
14045 W
6
18204 W
16854 W
We recommend that you maintain six power supplies in your router at all times. Replace failed power supplies immediately to prevent unexpected failures.
If a new line card is installed in an operational router, power management does not power on the line card if the increased power demand exceeds the total available power, including redundant power. If redundant power is used to power on the line card, a minor alarm is raised, which becomes a major alarm in five minutes if the condition is not corrected.
See also
JNP10K-PWR-AC Power Specifications
MX10008 redundant configuration router can use either AC or DC power supplies; base configuration routers are AC only.
Table 5 lists the power specifications for the AC power supply (JNP10K-PWR-AC) used in an MX10008 chassis.
Table 5: Power Specifications for a JNP10K-PWR-AC Power Supply
Item | Specifications |
---|---|
AC input voltage | Operating range: 200–240 VAC |
AC input line frequency | 50–60 Hz |
AC input current rating | 16 A |
AC output power | 2700 W |
Table 6 shows the physical specifications for an AC power supply.
Table 6: Physical Specifications for a JNP10K-PWR-AC Power Supply
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Height | 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) |
Width | 3.6 in. (9.14 cm) |
Depth | 14.4 in. (36.58 cm) |
Weight | 6.8 lb (3.08 kg) |
See also
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Specifications
MX10008 redundant configuration router can use either AC or DC power supplies; base configuration routers are AC only. The JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supply supports AC, HVAC, and HVDC.
Table 7 lists the power specifications for the AC power supply (JNP10K-PWR-AC) used in an MX10008 chassis.
Table 7: Power Specifications for a JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Supply
Item | Specifications |
---|---|
AC input voltage | 180–305 VAC |
DC input voltage | 190–410 VDC |
Input current rating | 28.5 A |
DC output power | 12.3 V, 5500 W with dual feed and 5000 W with single feed |
Table 8 shows the physical specifications for a JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supply.
Table 8: Physical Specifications for a JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Supply
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Height | 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) |
Width | 3.6 in. (9.14 cm) |
Depth | 15.1 in. (38.35 cm) |
Weight | 11.4 lb (5.17 kg) |
MX10008 Power Cables Specifications
Each AC power supply has two independent 16 A rated AC inlets on the faceplate. Most sites distribute power through a main conduit that leads to frame-mounted power distribution panels, one of which can be located at the top of the rack that houses the router. An AC power cord connects each power supply to the power distribution panel.
Each detachable AC power cord is 8 feet (approximately 2.5 meters) long. The appliance couple end of the cord inserts into the AC appliance inlet on the faceplate of the AC power supply. The coupler type is C19 as described by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60320. The plug end of the power cord fits into the power source outlet that is standard for your geographical location.
MX10008 AC, high-voltage alternating current (HVAC), and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power supplies have specific cord requirements. Use the following sections to determine the cable requirements based on the model of your power supply and any mode settings:
JNP10K-PWR-AC see JNP10K-PWR-AC Power Cable Specifications
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 with 20-A input, see JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Cable Specifications
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 with 30-A input, see JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Cable Specifications for 30-A Input
JNP10K-PWR-AC Power Cable Specifications
Table 9 lists the AC power cord specifications for MX10008 routers for various countries and regions.
Table 9: AC Power Cord Specifications for MX10008 Routers
Country/Region | Electrical Specifications | Plug Standards | Juniper Model Number | Graphic |
---|---|---|---|---|
Argentina | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | IRAM Type RA/3/20 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-AR | ![]() |
Australia | 250 VAC, 15 A, 50 Hz | AS/NZS 3112 Type SAA/3/15 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-AU | ![]() |
Brazil | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | NBR 14136: 2002 Type BR/3/20 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-BR | ![]() |
China | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | GB 1002 Type PRC/3/16 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-CH | ![]() |
Europe (except Italy, Switzerland, and United Kingdom) | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | CEE (7) VII Type VIIG | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-EU | ![]() |
Israel | 250 AC, 16 A, 50 Hz | SI 32/1971 Type IL/3 | SI 32/1971 Type IL/3 | ![]() |
Italy | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | CEI 23-16 Type I/3/16 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-IT | ![]() |
Japan | 250 VAC, 16 A, 60 Hz | NEMA 6–20 Type N6/20 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-JP (default) | ![]() |
250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz or 60 Hz | NEMA L6–20P Type NEMA Locking | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-JPL | ![]() | |
Korea | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | CEE (7) VII Type VIIG | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-KR | ![]() |
North America | 250 VAC, 16 A, 60 Hz | NEMA 6–20 Type N6/20 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-US (default) | ![]() |
250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz or 60 Hz | NEMA L6–20P Type NEMA Locking | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-USL | ![]() | |
South Africa | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | SABS 164/1:1992 Type ZA/3 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-SA | ![]() |
Switzerland | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | SEV 5934/2 Type 23G | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-SZ | ![]() |
United Kingdom | 250 VAC, 13 A, 50 Hz | BS 1363/A Type BS89/13 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-UK | ![]() |
Worldwide (other) | 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz | EN 60320-2-2/1 | CBL-EX-PWR-C19-C20 | ![]() |
AC power cords for MX10008 routers are intended for use with these routers only. Do not use the cord for another product.
Power Cable Warning (Japanese) |
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Warning: The attached power cable is only for this product. Do not use the cable for another product. ![]() |
Power cords must not block access to router components. We recommend that you route all AC power cord cables through the power cord tray provided with the router.
The router is installed in a restricted-access location. It has a separate protective earthing terminal on the chassis that must be permanently connected to earth ground to adequately ground the chassis and protect the operator from electrical hazards.
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Cable Specifications
The JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supply operates in two modes:
30-A input with 5500 W output
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Cable Specifications for 30-A Input shows cables and connectors for 30-A input.
20-A input with 3000 W output
Table 10 shows cables appropriate for 20-A input.
Do not run JNP10K-PWR-AC2 power supplies using 20-A cables if connected to 30-A input.
Table 10: JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Cable Specifications for 20-A Input
Locale | Cord Set Rating | Plug Standards | Spare Juniper Model Number | Graphic |
---|---|---|---|---|
Argentina | 16 A, 250 VAC | IRAM 2073 Type RA/3 | CBL-JNP-SG4-AR | ![]() |
Australia and New Zealand | 15 A, 250 VAC | AS/NZS 3112 | CBL-JNP-SG4-AU | ![]() |
Brazil | 16 A, 250 VAC | NBR 14136 Type BR/3 | CBL-JNP-SG4-BR | ![]() |
China | 16 A, 250 VAC | GB2099 | CBL-JNP-SG4-CH | ![]() |
Europe (except Italy, Switzerland, and United Kingdom) | 20 A, 250 VAC | CEE 7/7 | CBL-JNP-SG4-EU | ![]() |
Great Britain | 13 A, 250 VAC, | BS1363 | CBL-JNP-SG4-UK | ![]() |
India | 16 A, 250 VAC | SANS 164/1 | CBL-JNP-SG4-SA | ![]() |
Israel | 16 A, RA, 250 VAC | SI 32/1971 Type IL/3G | CBL-JNP-SG4-IL | ![]() |
Italy | 16 A, 250 VAC | CEI 23-16 | CBL-JNP-SG4-IT | ![]() |
North America | 20 A, 250 VAC | 3-5958P4 to IEC 60320 C20 | CBL-JNP-SG4-C20 | ![]() |
16 A, 250 VAC | Locking NEMA L6-20P | CBL-JNP-SG4-US-L | ![]() | |
NEMA 6-20P | CBL-JNP-SG4-US | ![]() | ||
15 A, 277 V | NEMA I7-20P | CBL-JNP-SG4-HVAC | ![]() | |
South Africa | 16 A, 250 VAC | SANS 164/1 | CBL-JNP-SG4-SA | ![]() |
Switzerland | 16 A, 250 VAC | CEI 23-50 | CBL-JNP-SG4-SZ | ![]() |
JNP10K-PWR-AC2 Power Cable Specifications for 30-A Input
The JNP10K-PWR-AC2 HVAC or HVDC power supplies requires a high current cable assembly when set for 30-A input. One end of the cable has an Anderson APP-400 connector, the other end of the cable is bare wire. See Figure 1 and Table 11. These cables are separately orderable and are not shipped automatically with JNP10K-PWR-AC2 orders. An example of the right-angle cable and connector is shown in Figure 3.
For connection to AC systems, Juniper provides a cable with either a NEMA 30-A connector (Figure 1) or an IEC 330P6W connector (Figure 2).


Table 11: 30-A Cabling Options
Locale | Cord Set Rating | Plug Standards | Connector | Spare Juniper Model Number | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HVAC/HVDC power cord | Any | 30- A, 400 VAC | UL 950 and IEC 60950 | Anderson/straight to bare wire | CBL-PWR2-BARE |
30-A, 400 VAC | UL 950 and IEC 60950 | Anderson/right-angle to bare wire | CBL-PWR2-BARE-RA | ||
AC power cord | Continental Europe | 30-A 250 VAC | UL 950 and IEC332P6 | Anderson/right-angle to IEC 332P6 | CBL-PWR2-332P6W-RA |
30-A 250 VAC | UL 950 and IEC332P6 | Anderson/straight to IEC332P6 | CBL-PWR2-332P6W | ||
North America | 30-A 240 VAC | IEC330P6 | Anderson/right-angle to IEC 330P6 | CBL-PWR2-330P6W-RA | |
30-A 240 VAC | IEC330P6 | Anderson/straight to IEC 330P6 | CBL-PWR2-330P6W | ||
30-A 250 VAC | UL 498, CSA | Anderson/right-angle to L6-30P | CBL-PWR2-L6-30P-RA | ||
30-A 250 VAC | UL 498, IEC5958P4 | Anderson/straight to L6-30P | CBL-PWR2-L6-30P |

1 — Black wire–Return (+) | 3 — White wire–Neutral |
2 — Green wire-Ground |
JNP10K-PWR-DC Power Specifications
The DC power supply (JNP10K-PWR-DC) is supported in only the MX10008 redundant configuration. Table 12 lists the power specifications for the JNP10K-PWR-DC power supply used in an MX10008 chassis.
Table 12: Power Specifications for the JNP10K-PWR-DC Power Supply
Item | Specifications |
---|---|
DC input voltage |
|
DC input current rating | 60 A maximum at nominal operating voltage (–48 VDC) for each input terminal |
Output power | 2500 W |
Table 13 shows the physical specifications for a JNP10K-PWR-DC power supply.
Table 13: Physical Specifications of an JNP10K-PWR-DC Power Supply
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Height | 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) |
Width | 3.6 in. (9.14 cm) |
Depth | 14.4 in. (36.58 cm) |
Weight | 6 lb (2.72 kg) |
JNP10K-PWR-DC2 Power Specifications
JNP10K-PWR-DC2 power supplies are supported in only the MX10008 redundant configuration. Table 14 lists the power specifications for the HVDC power supply used in a MX10008 chassis.
Table 14: Power Specifications for the JNP10K-PWR-DC2 Power Supply
Item | Specifications |
---|---|
DC input voltage |
|
DC input current rating |
|
Output power | 2200 W for low input (60-A) single feed 4400 W for low input (60-A) dual feed 2750 W for high input (80-A) single feed 5500 W for high input (80-A) dual feed |
Table 15 shows the physical specifications for a JNP10K-PWR-DC2 power supply.
Table 15: Physical Specifications of a JNP10K-PWR-DC2 Power Supply
Specification | Value |
---|---|
Height | 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) |
Width | 3.6 in. (9.14 cm) |
Depth | 16.05 in. (40.77 cm) |
Weight | 8.1 lbs (3.67 kg) |
MX10008 Grounding Cable and Lug Specifications
You must install the switch in a restricted-access location and ensure it is adequately grounded at all times. Proper grounding ensures your switch is operating correctly and that it meets safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements. An MX10008 router, has a 2-hole protective grounding terminal on the rear of the chassis beneath the power supplies for grounding.
For AC powered systems, you must also use the grounding wire in the AC power cord along with the 2-hole lug ground connection. This tested system meets or exceeds all applicable EMC regulatory requirements with the 2-hole protective grounding terminal.
To comply with GR-1089 requirements, all intra-building copper cabling used for SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 ports must be shielded and grounded at both ends.
Before router installation begins, a licensed electrician must attach a cable lug to the grounding cables that you supply. See Connect the MX10008 to Earth Ground. A cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage the router.
Before connecting the router to earth ground, review the following information:
Two threaded inserts (PEM nuts) are provided on the lower rear of the chassis for connecting the router to earth ground. The grounding points are spaced at 0.63 in. (16 mm) centers.
The grounding lug required is a Panduit LCD6-10A-L or equivalent (provided). The grounding lug accommodates 6 AWG (13.3 mm²) stranded wire. If one or more JNP10K-PWR-DC2 power supplies are installed in the chassis and set for high input (80-A), use the Panduit LCD4-14A-L or equivalent (provided). This lug accommodates 4 AWG (21.1mm²) stranded wire.
The grounding cable that you provide for an MX10008 must be the same size or heavier than the input wire of each power supply. Minimum recommendations are 6 AWG (13.3 mm²) stranded copper wire, Class B; 90° C wire, or as permitted by local code.