JUNIPER NETWORKS MX204 / MX204-HWBASE-AC-FS / 4 x 100g Ports

• Product Code: MX204
• Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
• Product Type: Router
• Included Components: 3 fan trays, 2 power supplies
• Operating System: Junos

MX204-New Specification

• Product Model:Juniper router MX204
• Package:Chassis with 3 fan trays and 2 power supplies incl. Junos
• Throughput:400 Gbps
• Interfaces:8 x 10GbE/1GbE SFP+, 4 x 40GbE QSFP+
• Form Factor:Rack-mountable
• Power:AC 120/230V (50/60 Hz)
• Operating System:Junos

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  • Chassis and Form Factor:

    • Typically delivered in a compact chassis (commonly 1‑ or 2‑rack unit form factor) optimized for space‐constrained environments.
    • Designed for carrier-grade reliability with support for redundant components.

  • Routing & Switching Performance:

    • Packet Forwarding Capacity: Engineered to support high packet‐throughput rates that make it suitable for edge routing and aggregation applications. (Performance figures – such as packet forwarding throughput in the range of hundreds of gigabits per second – can vary based on the installed line cards and configuration.)
    • Switching Capacity: Features a non‑blocking architecture that provides ample internal switching capacity to handle high volumes of traffic.

  • Scalability:

    • Supports a very large number of routes and forwarding entries, making it well suited for environments with large routing tables.
    • The platform is designed to scale in terms of both interface density and service complexity.

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  Interface & I/O Options

  • Line Cards and Interfaces:

    • Offers a range of interface options including 10 GbE, 40 GbE, and, in some configurations, 100 GbE interfaces.
    • Flexible I/O options allow service providers to tailor the platform for a variety of access and aggregation scenarios (such as Ethernet, MPLS, and IP service demarcation).

  • Modularity:

    • The MX204 platform’s modular design means that network operators can select the mix of interface cards that meets their specific needs, both for current demand and future growth.

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  High Availability & Redundancy

  • Redundant Components:

    • Often deployed with dual (or redundant) Routing Engines to ensure continuous operation.
    • Redundant power supplies and cooling fans help meet carrier-grade availability and resiliency requirements.

  • Chassis Design:

    • The architecture is designed to ensure that any single failure (whether in a power supply, Routing Engine, or line card) does not interrupt the forwarding plane, supporting high‑availability network designs.

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  Software & Feature Set

  • Junos OS Advantages:

    • Provides a modular and consistent operating environment.
    • Supports a full range of advanced routing protocols (such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS), MPLS, VPNs, and carrier‑grade features.
    • Enables automation, programmability, and network management integrations that are key for modern, agile networks.

  • Service Integration:

    • The MX204 is well suited for delivering converged services, including IP, Ethernet, and optical transport, within a single platform.

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  Use Cases

  • Service Provider Edge:
    • Ideal for aggregation points at the network edge where high throughput and a wide range of interface options are needed.
  • Metro Ethernet and Mobile Backhaul:
    • Designed to support the dense and dynamic service requirements of metro networks and mobile backhaul, where both capacity and reliability are paramount.

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  Datasheet

For more: MX204 Datasheet