: Juniper MX204‑HW‑BASE – MX204 Universal Routing Platform (Base Hardware + Standard Junos OS)

The Juniper MX204‑HW‑BASE is a 1 U universal routing platform offering up to 400 Gbps throughput, flexible 10 GbE/100 GbE interfaces, redundant hardware, and the standard Junos OS — ideal for service provider and enterprise edge and aggregation routing.

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Description

The Juniper MX204‑HW‑BASE is a compact, carrier‑grade universal routing platform designed for high‑performance edge, aggregation, and WAN‑edge deployments. It combines a fixed 1 U form factor with rich hardware features — including redundant power supplies, front‑to‑back cooling, and a suite of built‑in Ethernet interfaces — to deliver resilient, scalable packet forwarding in service provider and enterprise environments. Running Juniper’s Junos® operating system, the MX204 offers a robust set of Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing functions, automation capabilities, and advanced networking services, suitable for IP/MPLS, EVPN, VPN, and broadband applications. With up to 400 Gbps throughput, flexible 10 GbE SFP+ and 100 GbE QSFP28 ports, and broad support for a wide range of optics and accessories, this versatile platform supports edge routing, metro aggregation, and WAN interconnects. The base SKU includes the hardware platform and a perpetual license for the standard Junos OS; additional software feature bundles (such as advanced or premium routing capabilities) can be added as needed.

Key Features:

  • High‑Capacity Routing: Up to 400 Gbps of packet throughput in a space‑efficient 1 U chassis, ideal for edge and aggregation roles.
  • Multi‑Rate Ethernet Ports: Built‑in 8 × 10 GbE SFP+ and 4 × 100 GbE QSFP28 ports with breakout options provide flexible connectivity.
  • Redundant Design: Dual hot‑swappable power supplies and three hot‑removable fan modules ensure high availability.
  • Junos OS Standard: Ship‑included Junos OS offers consistent configuration, advanced routing, automation, and telemetry.
  • Carrier‑Grade Features: Support for MPLS, EVPN, VPN, QoS, and scalable IP services across edge and WAN infrastructures.

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