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- 2.4Tbps line card, includes full scale L2/L2.5, full scale FIB/RIB, full scale L3 (full scale L3VPN instances) and 128K queues per card. Licensed for 6 ports (max 0.6T)
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MX10K-LC2101F-R Overview
MX10K-LC2101F-R is a high-performance line card module engineered for modern routers and switches, delivering robust 10Gbps connectivity via SFP+ interfaces. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise and service provider networks, it supports standard TCP/IP protocols while ensuring low latency and high throughput for critical data center applications.
MX10K-LC2101F-R features a modular design optimized for rack-mounted installation in sophisticated network infrastructures. Its compatibility with leading Cisco platforms and support for features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and quality of service make it an ideal solution for expanding network capacity and upgrading server network interfaces in high-demand environments.
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MX10K-LC2101F-R Specifications
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Interface Ports
- SFP+
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Module Type
- SFP+
- Product Type
- Line Card
- Product Name
- MX10K-LC2101F-R
MX10K-LC2101F-R Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine with Full-Rate 100 GbE Aggregation
Scenario: A hyperscale cloud operator must interconnect thousands of leaf switches in a spine-leaf fabric, support multi-tenant VMs and deliver sub-microsecond latency. By deploying the MX10K-LC2101F-R (6×100 GbE ports, 0.6 Tbps licensed) in each spine slot, the operator leverages: - Full-scale L2/L2.5 EVPN bridging for seamless VM mobility across racks - Full-scale FIB/RIB (48 M routes) and L3VPN capacity for massive tenant segmentation - 128 K hardware queues for per-tenant QOS and burst isolation Benefit: Achieve line-rate forwarding at sub-100 ns latency, eliminate inter-VLAN congestion by 30%, and guarantee SLA-grade performance for 10,000+ tenants in a 2.4 Tbps chassis.
Tier-1 Service Provider PE for High-Density L3VPN and MPLS Aggregation
Scenario: A global carrier aggregates enterprise L3VPN, mobile backhaul and site-to-site VPN services on a single edge router. The MX10K-LC2101F-R-2.4Tbps line card (licensed for 6×100 GbE, 0.6 Tbps throughput) delivers: - Full-scale L3 with 100 K VRFs and full MPLS label-stack push/pop - Full-scale FIB/RIB to support millions of IPv4/IPv6 routes - 128 K hardware queues for per-customer traffic policing and priority queuing Benefit: Scale to 1,000+ enterprise VPNs with guaranteed sub-50 μs deterministic forwarding, reduce packet loss under peak load by 45%, and streamline multi-service convergence on a single platform.
Large Enterprise Campus Core with EVPN-VXLAN Microsegmentation
Scenario: A Fortune 500 campus network must unify wired, wireless and IoT segments, enforce zero-trust microsegmentation, and interconnect to public cloud. The MX10K-LC2101F-R provides 6×100 GbE uplinks (0.6 Tbps) and features: - Full-scale L2.5 EVPN-VXLAN for seamless Layer 2 overlay and dynamic VLAN stretching - Full-scale FIB/RIB and L3VPN for multi-region campus routable overlays - 128 K hardware queues to isolate IoT device traffic and enforce QoS policies Benefit: Accelerate device onboarding by 50%, deliver deterministic performance for critical IoT/VoIP flows, and simplify hybrid-cloud extension with a single, scalable card.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| MX10K-LC2101F-R |  JNP10K-RE1-128-BB |  JNP10003-RE1-LT |  MX10K-LC2101F-IR |  MX10003-LC2103-EQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Line Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | SFP+ | Ethernet | 4G LTE | Fibre Channel Card | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | Download: 150Mbps / Upload: 50Mbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | PCIe | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | Fibre Channel | TCP/IP, iSCSI |
| Form Factor | Modular | PCIe | PCIe | Modular | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | -40 to 85°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Routers, Switches, Gateways | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 150Mbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 15W | 10W | 5W | 15W |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | Ethernet | LTE antenna port, PCIe | SFP+ | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | PCIe | N/A |
| Product Name | MX10K-LC2101F-R | JNP10K-RE1-128-BB | JNP10003-RE1-LT | MX10K-LC2101F-IR | MX10003-LC2103-EQ |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 0.7 inches | N/A | 1.5 inches |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 3.4 inches | N/A | 3.5 inches |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 5.5 inches | N/A | 0.5 inches |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.5 lbs | N/A | 0.25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jonathon Pike
5
Strong routing and forwarding performance.
G
Gareth Hollins
5
Handles dense fiber connectivity reliably.
N
Neil Cartwright
4
Excellent long term stability in production.
S
Stephen Caldwell
5
Well suited for large scale core networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the MX10K-LC2101F-R line card?
The MX10K-LC2101F-R is a 2.4Tbps line card for the MX10K series, offering full scale L2/L2.5, FIB/RIB, L3 (including L3VPN instances), and 128K queues.
What throughput does the MX10K-LC2101F-R support?
The MX10K-LC2101F-R delivers up to 2.4Tbps of forwarding capacity with a licensed maximum of 0.6Tbps over six ports.
How many ports are available on the MX10K-LC2101F-R?
The MX10K-LC2101F-R is licensed for six 100GbE or 400GbE ports, delivering up to 0.6Tbps capacity in total.
Which scale features are included on the MX10K-LC2101F-R?
It includes full scale L2/L2.5 services, full scale FIB/RIB tables, full scale L3 routing with L3VPN instance support, and 128K hardware queues.
Does the MX10K-LC2101F-R support full scale L2/MPLS?
Yes, the MX10K-LC2101F-R supports full scale L2 and L2.5 MPLS forwarding with wire-speed performance.
Can the MX10K-LC2101F-R handle full scale L3 routing?
Yes, it supports full scale L3 routing features, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and full scale L3VPN instances at wire-speed.
What is the FIB and RIB capacity on the MX10K-LC2101F-R?
The MX10K-LC2101F-R provides full scale FIB and RIB capacity, supporting hundreds of thousands of routes in hardware and software tables.
How many hardware queues does the MX10K-LC2101F-R offer?
It offers 128,000 (128K) hardware queues per card to ensure granular traffic management and QoS.
What licensing options exist for the MX10K-LC2101F-R?
The card is licensed for six ports with a maximum of 0.6Tbps throughput; additional port licenses can be purchased to enable full 2.4Tbps capacity.
Which use cases are ideal for the MX10K-LC2101F-R?
Ideal use cases include high-density data center interconnect, large-scale service provider aggregation, and enterprise core routing with VPN services.
Is the MX10K-LC2101F-R compatible with Juniper’s Junos OS?
Yes, the MX10K-LC2101F-R runs on Juniper’s Junos OS with full feature support for routing, MPLS, and automation.
How does the MX10K-LC2101F-R optimize for low latency?
With dedicated silicon for packet forwarding and 128K queues, the MX10K-LC2101F-R minimizes latency and jitter for real-time applications.
What power and cooling requirements does the MX10K-LC2101F-R have?
The MX10K-LC2101F-R draws approximately 250W and complies with the MX10K chassis cooling specifications for proper heat dissipation.
Can the MX10K-LC2101F-R be upgraded in the field?
Yes, the line card is hot-swappable and supports in-field upgrades for licenses and port capacity without service interruption.
How does the MX10K-LC2101F-R support network automation?
The card leverages Junos OS APIs, NETCONF, and RESTful interfaces to integrate with automation frameworks like Ansible and Terraform.
What safety and compliance certifications does the MX10K-LC2101F-R hold?
The MX10K-LC2101F-R is UL, CE, FCC, and RoHS certified, ensuring compliance with global safety and environmental standards.