Juniper MX Series Datasheet

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the platforms of choice for service providers seeking 3D scaling
in the Universal Edge. These features can also be deployed in
high performance enterprise data centers and enterprise campus
networks.
Powered by Junos OS, the MX Series provides a consistent
operating environment that streamlines network operations
and improves the availability, performance, and security of
all types of services supported at the Universal Edge. It offers
the most complete, advanced routing features in the industry
without compromising performance which maximizes investment
protection. These features include traffic segmentation and
virtualization with MPLS, other sophisticated virtualization
techniques such as Virtual Chassis, logical systems, ultra
low-latency multicast, as well as comprehensive security and
QoS implementations to accelerate delivery of time-sensitive
applications and services.
The carrier-class reliability and high availability features available
on the MX Series include graceful restart, nonstop routing (NSR),
fast reroute (FRR), Unified In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
and VPLS multihoming.
The MX Series provides the 3D scale, maximum performance,
availability, and service agility that enterprises and service
providers need to gain a competitive advantage in today’s
Ethernet environment.
MX80 3D Universal Edge Router
Juniper Networks MX80 3D Universal Edge Router is the most
compact member of the MX Series product family. Only 2
rack units (RU) high and built to support optional redundant
power supplies and fans, this platform is perfectly suited for
environments requiring full Ethernet capabilities, but facing space
or power constraints. In addition to four embedded 10 Gigabit
Ethernet ports, the MX80 leverages the technology used in the
Modular Port Concentrators (MPCs), common across the MX
Series, and can accommodate multiple combinations of Modular
Interface Cards (MICs) for increased flexibility. The MX80-48T
variant is a fixed-configuration version of the MX80 which features
48 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports in place of the 2 MIC slots.
In the enterprise, the MX80 and MX80-48T can be deployed in
campus, small sites and small data center WAN connectivity; and
service providers can utilize the MX80 for mobile backhaul hub
site aggregation, metro ring access nodes, cable and multitenant
unit (MTU) aggregation, distributed PE and high-end CPE.
MX240 3D Universal Edge Router
Juniper Networks MX240 3D Universal Edge Router design delivers
increased port density over traditional Ethernet platforms as well
as performance of 480 Gbps throughput, scalability and reliability
in a space-efficient package. The MX240 offers fully redundant
hardware options that include a redundant Switch Control Board
(SCB) and Routing Engines (REs) to increase system availability.
MX480 3D Universal Edge Router
Juniper Networks MX480 3D Universal Edge Router provides a
dense, highly redundant platform primarily targeted for medium
to large enterprise campus and data centers and dense dedicated
access aggregation and provider edge services in medium and
large Points of Presence (POPs). The MX480 offers common
hardware redundancy options including the SCBs, REs, fan trays
and power supplies.
MX960 3D Universal Edge Router
Juniper Networks MX960 3D Universal Edge Router is a high density
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet platform designed for deployment in
a number of enterprise and service provider Ethernet scenarios. For
service providers, the wide range of Universal Edge applications
supported by the MX960 include VPLS services for multi-point
connectivity, Virtual Leased Line for point-to-point services,
full support for MPLS VPNs throughout the Ethernet network,
Ethernet aggregation at the campus/enterprise edge, and Ethernet
aggregation at the multiservice edge. In the enterprise, the MX960
can be used for campus and data center core and aggregation as well
as a WAN Gateway.
The MX960 router is ideal for large applications requiring predictable
performance for feature-rich infrastructures. In addition, this platform
is ideal where SCB and RE redundancy are required. All major
components are field replaceable, increasing system serviceability
and reliability, and decreasing mean time to repair.
Table 1. MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers
ROUTER MX80 MX240 MX480 MX960
System capacity 80 Gbps 480 Gbps 1.4 Tbps 2.6 Tbps
Throughput per slot N/A 120 Gbps per slot 120 Gbps per slot 120 Gbps per slot
Packet forwarding capacity 55 Mpps 440 Mpps 1.32 Bpps 2.42 Bpps
DPCs and/or MPCs per
chassis
Can accommodate 2 MICs
(no DPC/MPC slots)
2 or 3 6 11 or 12
Chassis per rack 24 9 6 3

Juniper MX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Juniper
Model	MX Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English