Juniper MX Series Routers – Scalable, High-Performance Edge and Core Routing Solutions
The Juniper MX Series Routers are high-performance, scalable platforms engineered to support edge, core, and metro Ethernet networking with advanced Layer 2/3 services, MPLS, Segment Routing, and SDN/NFV integration. Powered by Junos OS, they deliver industry-leading throughput, automation, and secure service delivery for service providers, large enterprises, and cloud operators.
MX Series Models Overview:
MX304 Router
A compact 2 RU router delivering up to 4.8 Tbps throughput, supporting 1/10/25/50/100/400GbE ports. Perfect for metro Ethernet, edge routing, and space-constrained environments with Segment Routing and Junos OS.MX960 Router
A modular 14 RU router with up to 7.5 Tbps capacity, supporting 1/10/40/100GbE interfaces. Ideal for edge/core routing, Layer 2/3 services, MPLS, and CGNAT in carrier-grade networks.MX10003 Router
A cost-efficient 3 RU router delivering 2.4 Tbps, optimized for metro and edge deployments. Supports inline MACsec, MPLS, and high-density 100GbE.MX2008 Router
A 10 RU high-density router offering 16 Tbps throughput with support for 1/10/40/100/400GbE. Designed for core and edge routing with automation and SDN readiness.MX2010 Router
A modular 24 RU router delivering 40 Tbps, built for core, edge, and DCI (Data Center Interconnect) use cases. Offers flexible Layer 2/3, EVPN, and high-speed port scalability.MX2020 Router
A 45 RU premium router with 80 Tbps capacity, delivering secure, high-throughput performance for carrier core, edge, and IPsec-integrated services.MX10004 Router
A 7 RU modular router offering up to 38.4 Tbps throughput, with support for 1/10/25/40/100/400GbE. Optimized for cloud interconnect, Segment Routing, and data center edge.MX10008 Router
A 13 RU high-density router delivering 76.8 Tbps, supporting massive hyperscale deployments, with advanced security and high-performance routing features.MX10016 Router
A 21 RU premium modular router providing up to 153.6 Tbps throughput. Built for cloud-scale core and edge networking, with MACsec, MPLS, and future-ready infrastructure.vMX Virtual Router
A software-based virtual router running on x86 servers or cloud platforms with up to 100 Gbps throughput. Ideal for NFV, SD-WAN, and dynamic service scaling with Layer 2/3, MPLS, and CGNAT capabilities.
Juniper MX Series Universal Routing Platforms
Juniper MX Series Routers
MX304 Router
Compact 2 RU router delivering 4.8 Tbps with 1/10/25/50/100/400GbE ports. Ideal for metro and edge routing with Junos OS, MPLS, and Segment Routing.
MX960 Router
High-capacity 14 RU modular router offering 7.5 Tbps with 1/10/40/100GbE. Suitable for core/edge routing in service provider networks with CGNAT and L2/L3 support.
MX10003 Router
Cost-effective 3 RU router with 2.4 Tbps throughput, supporting metro and edge use cases with inline MACsec, MPLS, and SDN integration.
MX2008 Router
10 RU router with 16 Tbps performance and support for 1/10/40/100/400GbE. Optimized for scalable edge and core networking with advanced automation.
MX2010 Router
Modular 24 RU router delivering 40 Tbps for core, edge, and data center interconnect. Supports rich L2/L3 services and EVPN over high-speed ports.
MX2020 Router
Premium 45 RU router offering 80 Tbps throughput for high-scale edge and core applications with IPsec and MPLS capabilities.
MX10004 Router
7 RU modular router with 38.4 Tbps performance, ideal for edge, core, and cloud interconnects with Segment Routing and 400GbE support.
MX10008 Router
High-density 13 RU router delivering 76.8 Tbps for core and hyperscale environments, supporting 1/10/25/40/100/400GbE.
MX10016 Router
Enterprise-class 21 RU router with 153.6 Tbps throughput. Designed for hyperscale edge/core with MACsec, MPLS, and cloud-scale reliability.
vMX Virtual Router
Virtualized router with up to 100 Gbps throughput on x86 or cloud platforms. Delivers full-featured Layer 2/3, MPLS, CGNAT, and NFV capabilities.
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MX304
- Form Factor: 2U fixed
- Port Configuration: 96x 10/25GbE, 48x 40/50/100GbE, or 12x 400GbE
- Throughput: 4.8 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Advanced Forwarding Toolkit (AFT) with Penta Silicon
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, embedded MACsec/IPsec, BPDU protection, Junos Telemetry, OpenConfig
- Power Consumption: Not specified (dual PSU supported)
- Cooling: Front-to-back airflow, redundant fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Cloud, campus, enterprise, data center, service provider edge, mobile core
MX960
- Form Factor: 14U modular
- Port Configuration: Up to 12x Flexible Port Concentrators (FPCs), supports 10/40/100GbE (specific counts via line cards)
- Throughput: 10.56 Tbps (with enhanced SCBs and MPCs)
- Processor: Trio chipset
- Switch Fabric: 3x SCBs (2+1 redundancy), 6x fabric planes
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, Virtual Chassis, sFlow, TCP-AO, OpenConfig, NSR
- Power Consumption: ~4100W (fully loaded, 4x AC PSU)
- Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Large service provider, enterprise, data center edge/coreMX10003
- Form Factor: 3U fixed
- Port Configuration: 160x 10GbE, 80x 40GbE, 72x 100GbE, or 24x 400GbE
- Throughput: 2.4 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Trio chipset
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, TCP-AO, OpenConfig, NSR, high-density interfaces
- Power Consumption: Not specified (dual PSU supported)
- Cooling: Front-to-back airflow, redundant fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Service provider, cloud operator, enterprise edge/coreMX2008
- Form Factor: 10U modular
- Port Configuration: Up to 192x 10GbE, 96x 40GbE, or 80x 100GbE (via line cards)
- Throughput: 9 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Trio chipset
- Switch Fabric: 8x Switch Fabric Boards (SFBs), 8x fabric planes
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, embedded MACsec/IPsec, OpenConfig, NSR
- Power Consumption: Not specified (6x PSU bays)
- Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Cloud, data center, service provider, mobile coreMX2010
- Form Factor: 34U modular
- Port Configuration: Up to 400x 100GbE or 80x 400GbE (via line cards)
- Throughput: 40 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Trio chipset
- Switch Fabric: 8x SFBs, 8x fabric planes
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, Virtual Chassis, TCP-AO, OpenConfig, NSR, FAT label load balancing
- Power Consumption: ~12,000W (fully loaded, 8x AC PSU)
- Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Large service provider, cloud, data center edge/coreMX2020
- Form Factor: 45U modular
- Port Configuration: Up to 800x 100GbE or 160x 400GbE (via line cards)
- Throughput: 80 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Trio chipset
- Switch Fabric: 8x SFBs, 8x fabric planes
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, Virtual Chassis, TCP-AO, OpenConfig, NSR, FAT label load balancing
- Power Consumption: ~16,000W (fully loaded, 10x AC PSU)
- Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Large service provider, cloud, data center edge/coreMX10004
- Form Factor: 7U modular
- Port Configuration: Supports dense 100/400GbE, future 800GbE (specific counts via line cards)
- Throughput: Up to 9.6 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Not specified (uses advanced ASICs)
- Switch Fabric: Not specified (modular chassis design)
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, embedded MACsec/IPsec, OpenConfig, QoS telemetry
- Power Consumption: Not specified (power-optimized design)
- Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Service provider, cloud, multi-service edgeMX10008
- Form Factor: 13U modular
- Port Configuration: Up to 192x 100GbE, 192x 40GbE, or 768x 10GbE
- Throughput: 19.2 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Not specified (uses advanced ASICs)
- Switch Fabric: Not specified (modular chassis design)
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, embedded MACsec/IPsec, OpenConfig, QoS telemetry, SRv6
- Power Consumption: Not specified (power-optimized design)
- Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Service provider, cloud, high-density data centerMX10016
- Form Factor: 21U modular
- Port Configuration: Up to 384x 100GbE, 384x 40GbE, or 1536x 10GbE
- Throughput: 38.4 Tbps (system capacity)
- Processor: Not specified (uses advanced ASICs)
- Switch Fabric: Not specified (modular chassis design)
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, embedded MACsec/IPsec, OpenConfig, QoS telemetry, SRv6
- Power Consumption: Not specified (power-optimized design)
- Cooling: Redundant, variable-speed fans
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Ultra-high-capacity service provider, cloud, data center
- Form Factor: Virtual (VMware, KVM, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Port Configuration: Virtual interfaces (up to 10 vNICs, depending on hypervisor)
- Throughput: Up to 40 Gbps (varies by instance size and licensing)
- Processor: Virtualized Trio chipset
- Features: EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, SR-TE with Flex Algo, OpenConfig, Virtual Chassis, full MX feature set
- Power Consumption: N/A (virtual)
- Cooling: N/A
- Operating System: Junos OS
- Use Case: Cloud, virtualized data centers, hybrid environments