Juniper PE-1OC12-ATM-SMIR 1-Port Atm Oc12/stm4 Pic Singlemode Module

Description

The Juniper PE-1OC12-ATM-SMIR is a high-performance Physical Interface Card (PIC) designed to equip Juniper M-series and T-series routers with a single OC-12/STM-4 Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) interface. This module is specifically engineered for single-mode fiber optic connections, indicated by the 'SMIR' designation, which allows for extended reach and reliable data transmission over long distances. The OC-12/STM-4 speed corresponds to approximately 622 Mbps, making it a significant bandwidth option for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity. This PIC is crucial for service providers and large enterprises that need to interconnect with existing SONET/SDH infrastructure or offer ATM-based services. ATM technology, while less prevalent now, was a cornerstone of high-speed networking for its ability to provide quality of service (QoS) guarantees through its cell-based switching mechanism. The PE-1OC12-ATM-SMIR allows these networks to integrate with Juniper's robust routing platforms, facilitating efficient traffic aggregation and transport. Key technical features include its support for the ATM protocol, enabling the segmentation and transmission of data in fixed-size cells. The single-mode fiber interface ensures signal integrity over extended fiber runs, which is vital for backbone and metropolitan area network deployments. This module represents a specialized but important interface for networks requiring high-speed, reliable WAN connectivity using ATM technology over long-haul fiber optic links.

Condition: Refurbished