Juniper MX Switch Control Board - SCBE3-MX-S

Juniper SCBE3-MX-S is a high-capacity, next-generation Switch Control Board Engine (SCBE) for MX Series modular routers. It provides centralized control and switching functions, enabling ultra-high throughput and scalability for service provider and large enterprise core and edge networks.

Key Specifications:

• Model Number: SCBE3-MX-S

• Compatibility: Juniper MX240, MX480, MX960 routers

• Fabric Bandwidth: Up to 1 Tbps per slot

• Redundancy Support:

  • 2 + 1 redundancy (MX960 router)
  • 1 + 1 redundancy (MX240/MX480 router)
    
    

• Control Plane: Integrated routing engine functionality

• Forwarding Plane Integration: Provides high-speed data forwarding and switching

• Hot-Swappable: Yes

Key Features:

• High-Capacity Fabric: Switching bandwidth per SCBE for massive scale.

• Integrated Routing Engine: Consolidates control plane and switching into one efficient board.

• System Scalability: Enables full throughput across all slots in MX240, MX480, and MX960 routers.

• Redundant Design: Supports high availability with active-standby redundancy configurations.

• Seamless Integration: Fully interoperable with existing line cards and chassis in the MX Series.

• Advanced Telemetry Support: Offers real-time visibility and analytics via Junos OS.

• Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU): Hot-swappable for simplified maintenance and minimal downtime.