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PSM2-BLANK-PTX
PTX PSM Blank for High Capacity PSM slot
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PSM2-BLANK-PTX Overview
Overview of PSM2-BLANK-PTX
PSM2-BLANK-PTX is a high-performance SFP+ network module designed for data-intensive environments, delivering a data rate of 10G over an SFP+ connector. It is engineered for seamless installation into PCIe slots and is compatible with leading routers, switches, and servers from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, and HP, ensuring robust network performance across diverse IT infrastructures.
This module supports key networking protocols including TCP/IP and iSCSI, making it ideal for expanding data center capacity and upgrading server network interfaces to high-speed connectivity. Its compact form factor and standardized connector interface facilitate easy integration into existing systems while supporting advanced features such as auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, jumbo frames, and QoS for optimized data transmission.
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PSM2-BLANK-PTX Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Module / Network Card
- Module Type
- SFP+
- Data Rate
- 10G
- Connector Type
- SFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP, iSCSI
- Form Factor
- PCIe
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP
- Max Speed
- 10Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS
- Power Consumption
- 8W
- Interface Ports
- SFP+
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- PSM2-BLANK-PTX
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 3.5 inches
- Depth
- 0.5 inches
- Weight
- 0.75 lbs
PSM2-BLANK-PTX Use Case
Pre-Staging Next-Gen Optics in Telco Core with PSM2-BLANK-PTX-PTX
In a national telecom upgrade, architects deploy PSM2-BLANK-PTX-PTX blanks into vacant high-capacity PSM slots to reserve space for future 400G DWDM modules. This ensures port alignment, prevents dust ingress, and accelerates line-card swaps. Benefit: reduces service rollout time by 40%, minimizes network downtime, and maintains readiness for peak traffic surges.
Optimizing Data Center Cooling in Hyperscale Clouds with PSM2-BLANK-PTX-PTX
A hyperscale cloud provider installs PSM2-BLANK-PTX-PTX in unused high-capacity PSM slots to maintain consistent front-to-back airflow across dense switch arrays. The sealed blanks eliminate hot spots and stabilize rack temperatures. Benefit: cuts HVAC energy consumption by up to 15%, extends fan and module lifespan, and sustains 24/7 service-level commitments.
Streamlining Slot Management and Fault Isolation in Enterprise Backbones
An enterprise IT team leverages PSM2-BLANK-PTX-PTX blanks as standardized placeholders for inventory tracking in a multinational campus network. The blanks simplify slot identification, enforce port numbering consistency, and expedite hardware swaps during outages. Benefit: improves mean time to repair (MTTR) by 35%, enhances change-management efficiency, and ensures uninterrupted business operations.
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Product Comparison Table
 PSM2-BLANK-PTX |  PTX10K-LC1102-R |  PTX10K-LC1104 |  PSM-PTX-AC-S |  CB-PTX-BB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module | Network Card |
| Module Type | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet Card | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10G | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10G |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP / iSCSI |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°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 / 5V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell | Routers, Switches, Servers | Routers, Switches, Servers |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS |
| Power Consumption | 8W | 15W | 7W | 15W | 8W |
| Interface Ports | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | PCIe | N/A |
| Product Name | PSM2-BLANK-PTX | PTX10K-LC1102-R | PTX10K-LC1104 | PSM-PTX-AC-S | CB-PTX-BB |
| Height | 1.0 inches | N/A | 1.5 inches | 1.0 inches | 0.3 inches |
| Width | 3.5 inches | N/A | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Depth | 0.5 inches | N/A | 0.5 inches | 0.5 inches | 4.4 inches |
| Weight | 0.75 lbs | N/A | 0.8 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jeremy Fields
4
Simple but necessary component.
C
Colin Rutherford
5
Good quality blanking plate.
P
Peter Mallory
3
Does its job well.
D
Dustin Hale
4
Recommended for unused slots.
Questions & Answers
What is the PTX PSM Blank for High Capacity PSM slot (SKU: PSM2-BLANK-PTX)?
The PTX PSM Blank (SKU: PSM2-BLANK-PTX) is a placeholder module designed to occupy unused high-capacity PSM slots on PTX Series routers, ensuring proper airflow and chassis cooling.
Which devices are compatible with the PSM2-BLANK-PTX blank module?
The PSM2-BLANK-PTX is compatible with all Juniper PTX Series routers that feature high-capacity PSM slots, including PTX1000, PTX3000, PTX5000, and PTX10000 models.
Why should I install a PSM blank in an empty high-capacity PSM slot?
Installing a PSM blank maintains proper airflow patterns, prevents dust ingress, and protects internal components, which ensures optimal cooling and prolongs the lifespan of your PTX router.
How do I install the PTX PSM blank in a PTX chassis?
To install, power down the chassis, align the blank with the target PSM slot, slide it in until the ejector handles click, and then secure the handles in the closed position before powering the system back on.