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12406E-SFC
Enhanced Switch Fabric Card for 12406
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12406E-SFC is a high-performance Fibre Channel card engineered for modern data center infrastructures. It features a PCIe form factor and an SFP+ connector, supporting data rates of up to 8Gbps and leveraging Fibre Channel protocols to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity for enterprise storage systems and server environments.
12406E-SFC is ideally suited for expanding data center capacity and upgrading server storage interfaces. Its robust design ensures seamless compatibility with major platforms—including Cisco, Dell, and HP—while offering enhanced throughput and optimized performance for mission-critical storage networks.
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| 12406E-SFC |  ESR-6OC3/P-SMI |  ASA-AIP-40-INC-K9 |  ASR1000-RP3 |  ASR5K-00-PW01LIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network License Module |
| Module Type | Fibre Channel | Ethernet | Ethernet | Route Processor Module | License Module |
| Data Rate | 8Gbps | 10G | 40G | N/A | N/A |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | N/A | N/A |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel | TCP/IP | TCP/IP / iSCSI | TCP/IP / MPLS / IPv4 / IPv6 | TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | Modular | N/A |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | N/A |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | N/A |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V / 5V | 3.3V | N/A | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco / Dell / HP | Routers, Switches, Servers | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco ASR 5000 Series |
| Max Speed | 8Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Supported Features | Lossless Data Transfer / Quality of Service | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | High Availability / Integrated Security / Advanced Routing | Advanced Routing, License Activation |
| Power Consumption | 5W | 15W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | Fibre Channel | SFP+ | Ethernet | N/A | N/A |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | PCIe | N/A | NIM | N/A |
| Product Name | 12406E-SFC Fibre Channel Card | ESR-6OC3/P-SMI | ASA-AIP-40-INC-K9 | Cisco ASR1000-RP3 | ASR5K-00-PW01LIC |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 0.84 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 3.3 inches | 3.44 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | 1.5 inches | 12 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Essential for 12406 performance. This enhanced switch fabric card provides the necessary bandwidth for our high-speed line cards. Solid build.
Great improvement in switching capacity. The installation was straightforward and the performance boost was immediate for our core router.
Reliable and robust fabric card. It has been performing perfectly in our 12406 chassis with zero packet loss or errors.
Top-tier switching efficiency. This enhanced SFC is a key component for our 12K upgrade strategy. High reliability.
Robust construction and steady performance. It handles our peak throughput requirements without any issues. A very solid card.
The 12406E-SFC is an advanced switch fabric card designed for the 12406 chassis. It delivers high-density switching capacity, ultra-low latency, and enhanced scalability for enterprise and service-provider networks.
The 12406E-SFC is fully compatible with the Juniper 12406 routing chassis. It cannot be used in other chassis series or third-party platforms.
By boosting fabric bandwidth and optimizing packet forwarding, the 12406E-SFC reduces congestion and ensures consistent low-latency switching under heavy load.
The 12406E-SFC supports up to 8 Tbps of aggregate switching capacity, enabling line-rate forwarding on all ports simultaneously.
Yes. You can deploy two 12406E-SFC modules in a single chassis for fabric redundancy. Automatic failover maintains uninterrupted traffic forwarding.
With the chassis powered down, slide the 12406E-SFC into an available fabric slot, secure the module latches, and power on the router. The system auto-detects and initializes the card.
The 12406E-SFC consumes up to 400 W under full load. It supports front-to-back chassis airflow and meets industry-standard thermal specifications for 0 °C to 40 °C operation.
You must run Junos OS Release 15.1X53 or later to fully leverage the 12406E-SFC’s features and performance optimizations.
Yes. Fabric card firmware updates are delivered through Junos OS maintenance releases. Apply the latest Junos package and reboot to complete the upgrade.
The 12406E-SFC includes a one-year limited hardware warranty with next-business-day advance replacement. Extended support options are available through Juniper Care.
Yes. It transparently handles both Layer 2 and Layer 3 traffic, allowing the control plane on routing engines to enforce policies and protocols.
The fabric card enforces ACLs and QoS policies defined by the Routing Engine. It does not inspect payload but provides line-rate packet classification and filtering.
Check front-panel LEDs for status codes, verify chassis compatibility, and review the Junos OS log files. Contact Juniper support with card serial and chassis diagnostics if problems persist.
The 12406E-SFC is UL/CE/TÜV certified, RoHS compliant, and meets FCC Class A and NEBS Level 3 environmental requirements.
The 12406E-SFC measures 6.5" (W) × 14.2" (D) and weighs 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg), fitting standard 12406 chassis fabric slots.
Order the 12406E-SFC through authorized Juniper resellers or the Juniper Online Store. Typical lead times range from 2–4 weeks depending on region and stock availability.