Service providers are experiencing a variety of processing and scaling demands for the growth of Ethernet traffic in their edge networks. Additionally, traditional carrier class elements typically not found in Ethernet platforms are now a requirement. These include hierarchical quality of service (QoS), logical interface scalability, High Availability (HA) features and MPLS feature richness. The MX-series Ethernet Services Routers (ESRs) were designed to address these specific Ethernet requirements. Powered by the industry leading JUNOS software operating system and the high performance I-Chip, the MX-series delivers the scalability, reliability, performance and feature richness needed to meet the evolving requirements of the Carrier Ethernet market.
Product Description
MX-series routers provide Ethernet switching capabilities without sacrificing carrier-class routing features customers expect from Juniper. Running the same version of JUNOS software shared by all Juniper core and edge platforms, MX-series routers not only separate control and forwarding functions, the Ethernet switching separates Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with the intelligence to bridge when possible and route when needed.
MX-series routers surpass the requirements of carrier-grade Ethernet switches as defined by the Metro Ethernet Forum, leveraging the MPLS capabilities that have made Juniper Networks routers the platforms of choice for service providers seeking maximum performance, availability, and service agility. By extending carrier-class routing functionality of JUNOS software to include LAN switching functionality to facilitate migration and growth, Juniper brings its traditional advantages to Ethernet aggregation. These include high-performance routing capabilities such as Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Fast Re-Route (FRR), and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU).
The MX-series is a carrier-grade Ethernet solution that equips customers to profit from the tremendous growth of Ethernet transport with the confidence that the platforms they install now will have the performance and service flexibility to meet the challenges of evolving customer requirements.
MX240 Ethernet Services Router
The MX240 ESR design delivers increased port density over traditional carrier Ethernet platforms as well as performance of 200+ Gbps throughput, scalability and reliability in a space-efficient package. The MX240 offers fully redundant hardware that includes a redundant Switch Control Board (SCB) and Routing Engines (REs) to increase system availability.
MX480 Ethernet Services Router
The MX480 ESR provides a dense, highly redundant platform primarily targeted for dense dedicated access aggregation and provider edge services in medium and large Points of Presence (POPs). The MX480 offers common hardware redundancy including the Switch Control Board, Routing Engines, fan trays and power supplies.
Comprehensive VPN Portfolio
The MX960 ESR is a high density Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet platform designed for deployment in a number of service provider Ethernet edge scenarios. The wide range of Ethernet services provided 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.
The MX960 platform is ideal for large applications requiring predictable performance for feature-rich infrastructures and also supports provider edge services. In addition, this platform is ideal where Switch Control Board and Routing Engine redundancy are required. All major components are field replaceable, increasing system serviceability and reliability, and decreasing mean time to repair.
