The Juniper PTX10002-36QDD is a premier 2U fixed-configuration router powered by the Express 5 ASIC, specifically engineered to meet the massive throughput demands of next-generation cloud and AI data center architectures. Delivering an unparalleled 28.8 Tbps of forwarding capacity, this platform supports ultra-high-density configurations of up to 36 ports of 800GbE or 72 ports of 400GbE, providing a seamless, software-defined migration path to 800G without hardware overhauls. Optimized for space- and power-constrained environments, the PTX10002-36QDD features 800G inline MACsec, a 10M+ FIB, and deep buffering to ensure secure, resilient performance across core peering, metro aggregation, and data center interconnect (DCI) use cases. By combining AI-native automation via the Juniper Routing Director with the feature-rich Junos OS, this router minimizes the total cost of ownership and carbon footprint while offering flexible licensing to align with your network’s specific growth trajectory.