{"product_id":"chas-bp3-mx960-s-juniper-mx960-bp3-chassis","title":"CHAS-BP3-MX960-S Juniper MX960 BP3 Chassis","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper CHAS-BP3-MX960-S MX960 BP3 Chassis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-Generation High-Capacity Backplane for the MX960 Universal Routing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f06d591f-99b4-4959-ac97-2d5c6488f474\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"216\"\u003eJuniper Networks CHAS-BP3-MX960-S MX960 Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a next-generation, high-capacity routing platform designed to meet the demands of \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eservice provider cores, edge networks, and large-scale data center interconnect (DCI) environments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built with the enhanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eBP3 (Backplane 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture, this chassis delivers the power, scalability, and reliability required to support modern high-bandwidth applications, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e100GbE and 400GbE deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eEngineered as the physical foundation of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eMX960 3D Universal Edge Router\u003c\/strong\u003e, the CHAS-BP3-MX960-S features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e16RU form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e14 total slots\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e11 dedicated line card slots\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e2 switch control board (SCB) slots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e1 multi-purpose slot\u003c\/strong\u003e. This flexible architecture enables high-density configurations, supporting \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003ehundreds of 10GbE ports or dozens of 100GbE\/400GbE interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e within a single chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eThe advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eBP3 backplane\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed to handle the increased power and high-speed signaling requirements of next-generation Modular Port Concentrators such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eMPC7E, MPC10E, and MPC11E\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e12 Tbps of aggregate system capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures seamless scalability for growing network demands while maintaining optimal performance and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eBuilt for carrier-grade reliability, the chassis supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eN+1 power redundancy and 1+1 control plane\/fabric redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring continuous operation and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e“five-nines” availability (99.999% uptime)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003ehigh-capacity, side-to-side cooling system\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimized for advanced Trio ASIC-based hardware, maintaining thermal stability even under full-load conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"2239\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eCHAS-BP3-MX960-S\u003c\/strong\u003e also offers strong \u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003einvestment protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, with backward compatibility for many existing MX960 components while providing the infrastructure needed for future high-speed upgrades. Whether deployed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003etelecom backbones, ISP networks, or hyperscale data centers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this chassis delivers unmatched scalability, performance, and reliability for next-generation networking environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Juniper Networks CHAS-BP3-MX960-S Next-Generation MX960 Chassis (BP3 Backplane)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.juniper.net\/documentation\/us\/en\/hardware\/mx960\/topics\/concept\/chassis-mx960-description.html\" title=\"Juniper MX960 Chassis - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper Networks CHAS-BP3-MX960-S MX960 Chassis (BP3 Backplane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHAS-BP3-MX960-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouter Chassis (3D Universal Edge Router Platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouter Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper MX960 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Rack Units (16RU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Breakdown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 × Line Card Slots, 2 × SCB Slots, 1 × Multi-purpose Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBP3 (Backplane 3 – Next Generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports up to 12 Tbps aggregate system capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Line Cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPC4E, MPC5E, MPC7E, MPC8E, MPC9E, MPC10E, MPC11E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible 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support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.75\" × 17.45\" × 23.0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack Mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 19-inch rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptimized for high-performance Trio ASIC-based line cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScalability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports ultra-high-density 10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE, and 400GbE deployments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort 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What is the difference between the standard MX960 chassis and the BP3 version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe BP3 version features a reinforced and upgraded backplane with improved signal integrity and higher power distribution capabilities. It is required to run the newest, high-power MPCs (like the MPC10E and MPC11E) that the original chassis cannot support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Does this part number include the power supplies or fan trays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CHAS-BP3-MX960-S is typically the \"Spare\" chassis. While it includes the backplane and physical frame, the power supplies (PSMs), fan trays, and SCBs are usually ordered separately or as part of a pre-configured bundle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. 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