Juniper MX204-R Router, 8X 10GbE SFP+ Uplink, 4X 100GbE, 400 Gbps R License

Juniper MX204-R Router, 8X 10GbE SFP+ Uplink, 4X 100GbE, 400 Gbps R LicenseOverview The Juniper MX204 R is a compact, high density, and high performance edge router in Juniper Networks' MX Series, designed to meet the demands of service providers and enterprise networks. It provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, MPLS, and VPN capabilities, supporting dense 100GbE and 10GbE interfaces within a compact form factor suitable for high demand environments. The MX204 R is designed to deliver high density, scalable

Overview

The Juniper MX204-R is a compact, high-density, and high-performance edge router in Juniper Networks' MX Series, designed to meet the demands of service providers and enterprise networks. It provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing, MPLS, and VPN capabilities, supporting dense 100GbE and 10GbE interfaces within a compact form factor suitable for high-demand environments.

The MX204-R is designed to deliver high-density, scalable performance in compact edge and aggregation deployments. Its advanced features support a variety of service provider and enterprise applications requiring reliable, high-capacity routing capabilities.

The MX204-R refers to the Routing Engine (RE) module used in the MX204 router from Juniper Networks. The Routing Engine is a critical component responsible for managing the router's control plane functions, including routing protocols, forwarding tables, and system management tasks. It provides the intelligence for the router's operation and ensures its stability and reliability. The MX204-R module in particular is tailored for the MX204 router, offering optimized performance and functionality for its specific requirements.

Specifications

• Series: Juniper MX Series
• Model: MX204-R
• Form Factor: 1 RU (Rack Unit)
• Port Configuration:
• 4 x 100GbE QSFP28 ports
• 8 x 10GbE SFP+ ports
• Supports 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE configurations, providing high flexibility and scalability.
• Performance:
• Throughput: Up to 800 Gbps.
• Forwarding Capacity: Supports 400 million packets per second (Mpps) forwarding rate.
• Latency: Low-latency architecture, optimized for service provider and high-performance enterprise edge use cases.
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:
• Layer 2:
• VLAN support with IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging.
• Ethernet OAM (Operations, Administration, and Maintenance) for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
• Layer 3:
• IPv4 and IPv6 unicast and multicast routing.
• Supports BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and RIP.
• MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) for Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, MPLS TE (Traffic Engineering), and MPLS FRR (Fast Reroute).
• Segment Routing (SR) for traffic engineering and network flexibility.
• Advanced Features:
• Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF): Provides VRF capabilities to support multiple logical routing tables.
• Quality of Service (QoS):
• Advanced QoS capabilities for traffic classification, shaping, and prioritization.
• Supports hierarchical QoS (HQoS) for fine-grained traffic management.
• Security Features:
• Firewall and ACL Support: Extensive Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering.
• Control Plane Protection: Includes control plane policing (CoPP) to protect against DoS attacks.
• Management and Automation:
• Juniper Junos OS: Runs on Junos OS, offering a highly reliable, scalable, and feature-rich operating system.
• Automation: Supports tools like NETCONF, REST APIs, and Junos Automation for network programmability.
• Telemetry: Real-time network analytics and monitoring capabilities.
• Power and Environmental:
• Power Consumption: Approximately 350W (varies with configuration and usage).
• Redundant Power Supplies: Hot-swappable AC or DC power supply options for high availability.
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow for optimized cooling in dense environments.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Dimensions and Weight:
• Dimensions: 1.72 inches (4.37 cm) height x 17.42 inches (44.25 cm) width x 18.84 inches (47.85 cm) depth.
• Weight: Approximately 20 lbs (9 kg).
• Use Cases:
• Service Provider Edge: Ideal for high-throughput, low-latency service provider edge deployments.
• Data Center Interconnect (DCI): High-density 100GbE ports make it well-suited for data center interconnect and cloud applications.
• Enterprise Core and Aggregation: Suitable for enterprises needing robust, scalable routing solutions.

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