BTI7814 Juniper BTI7800 Series 14-slot Packet Optical Transport Chassis
Juniper BTI7814 14-Slot Packet Optical Transport Chassis
High-Capacity Modular Platform for Metro and Regional Optical Networking
The Juniper BTI7814 is a high-capacity packet optical transport chassis designed to deliver scalable bandwidth and converged networking services for modern service provider and enterprise infrastructures. Developed by Juniper Networks, this platform is part of the BTI7800 Series Packet Optical Transport portfolio, combining Layer 2 packet switching and Layer 1 optical transport technologies within a single modular system.
Built in a 14-slot, 14RU modular chassis, the BTI7814 provides a flexible architecture that supports a wide range of optical and packet modules, including 100G, 200G, and 400G coherent optical interfaces. This modular design allows network operators to deploy transponders, muxponders, ROADM modules, and optical amplifiers, enabling seamless scaling from initial deployments to large regional or metro core networks.
The platform delivers multi-terabit switching and transport capacity, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive environments such as data center interconnect (DCI), metro transport networks, and regional backbone infrastructure. Its advanced coherent optical technology maximizes spectral efficiency over existing fiber infrastructure, helping reduce operational costs while increasing network capacity.
The BTI7814 chassis is engineered for carrier-grade reliability with redundant control and management cards, redundant DC power entry modules, and high-performance fan trays. This fully redundant design ensures continuous operation and high availability for mission-critical network environments.
For simplified operations and automation, the system integrates with Juniper proNX Service Manager and supports open management interfaces such as NETCONF and YANG APIs, enabling automated provisioning, real-time network visibility, and advanced service orchestration.
With its converged packet-optical architecture, high-density modular design, and support for next-generation coherent optical technologies, the Juniper BTI7814 provides a powerful solution for organizations building scalable metro networks, regional transport infrastructure, and high-capacity data center interconnect platforms.
Product Specifications – Juniper BTI7814 Packet Optical Transport Chassis
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Juniper Networks |
| Product Name | Juniper BTI7814 |
| Product Type | Packet Optical Transport Chassis |
| Product Series | Juniper BTI7800 Series |
| Part Number | BTI7814 |
| Form Factor | 14RU rack-mount chassis |
| Total Slots | 14 universal slots |
| Switching / Transport Capacity | Multi-terabit capacity (depending on installed line cards) |
| Architecture | Integrated packet switching and optical transport |
| Supported Optical Interfaces | 100G, 200G, and 400G coherent optical modules |
| Optical Technologies | WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing), OTN (Optical Transport Network) |
| Optical Modules | Transponders, muxponders, ROADM, amplifier modules |
| Management Modules | Dual redundant Control and Management Cards |
| Power Supply | Redundant DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs) |
| Cooling | High-performance redundant fan trays |
| Airflow | Front-to-back airflow |
| High Availability | Carrier-grade redundancy for power, cooling, and management |
| Network Management | Juniper proNX Service Manager |
| Automation | NETCONF / YANG APIs |
| Packet Switching | Layer 2 packet switching support |
| Transport Networking | Integrated optical transport and switching |
| Deployment | Metro core, regional aggregation, data center interconnect |
| Typical Use Cases | Carrier backbone networks, DCI, optical transport infrastructure |
| Dimensions | Approx. 24.5 × 17.4 × 12.0 inches (H × W × D) |
FAQs:
Q1. What is the difference between the BTI7814 and the BTI7806?
The BTI7814 is the larger variant with 14 slots for high-capacity sites, while the BTI7806 is a 6-slot chassis (7RU) designed for smaller sites or edge locations.
Q2. Does this chassis support AC power?
The BTI7814 is primarily a DC-powered platform designed for telecommunications environments. For AC environments, external AC-to-DC power rectifiers are typically required.
Q3. Can this platform handle 400G waves?
Yes. With the latest generation of BTI7800 coherent line cards, the chassis can support 400G and higher wavelengths for high-capacity Data Center Interconnect (DCI).
Q4. Does it run Junos OS?
The BTI7800 series traditionally utilizes its own specialized software optimized for optical transport, though it integrates seamlessly with Junos-based routers via the proNX management suite.
Q5. Is the fan tray included with the chassis?
The BTI7814 is usually sold as a base chassis, with fan trays and power entry modules (PEMs) ordered as part of a configuration bundle or as separate spares.
