Juniper MX Series Routers
Carrier-grade universal routing for the edge, core, and AI inference aggregation, from HPE Juniper Networking.
Overview
The Juniper MX Series is HPE Juniper Networking's family of SDN-enabled universal routing platforms, built for carrier-grade system capacity, port density, and multi-year deployment life. It is the right fit for service providers, cloud operators, and federal, SLED, healthcare, and enterprise buyers who need one router architecture to cover business and broadband edge, mobile backhaul, peering, data center interconnect, and now AI inference aggregation at the edge.
The lineup spans compact 1 RU fixed routers up to 20-slot chassis delivering tens of terabits, all powered by Junos OS and Juniper's Trio silicon (through sixth generation on current platforms). Current-generation MX301 and MX304 are explicitly built as AI-native platforms: deterministic, low-latency Trio 6 forwarding tuned for distributed AI inference and edge clustering, alongside the full multiservice edge feature set (subscriber management, hierarchical QoS, NAT) that has always defined the MX family.
Security moved forward a generation too. Where the modular MX240/480/960 chassis deliver inline MACsec on 10/40/100GbE, the MX301, MX304, MX10004, and MX10008 add line-rate MACsec on 400GbE plus IPsec in ESP tunnel mode (AES-GCM-128/256) handled directly in the forwarding plane, no external crypto engine, no throughput penalty. The MX301 further adds Trusted Platform Module support for hardware-rooted device identity. For Uniqcli customers, that means one well-supported platform family, purchasable through an authorized HPE Juniper Networking partner, to standardize on across WAN, edge, and now AI-adjacent infrastructure.
A closer look
Why Juniper MX Series Routers
Federal, SLED, healthcare, and enterprise networks need routers that consolidate many roles, carry advanced multiservice edge features, and now handle AI inference traffic at the edge, without forklift upgrades every product cycle. Current-generation MX platforms deliver carrier-grade resiliency, line-rate 400GbE MACsec and forwarding-plane IPsec with no performance penalty, and AI-native forwarding purpose-built for distributed inference. For Uniqcli customers, that means one well-supported platform family, sourced through an authorized HPE Juniper Networking partner, to standardize on across the WAN, edge, and emerging AI-adjacent infrastructure.
Universal routing, one architecture
A single SDN-enabled platform family covers business edge, broadband edge, mobile backhaul, aggregation, peering, DCI, and AI inference edge roles under one Junos OS operational model.
AI-native at the edge
The MX301 and MX304 are purpose-built AI-native platforms with deterministic, low-latency Trio 6 forwarding tuned for distributed AI inference, edge clustering, and real-time analytics, not just legacy WAN traffic.
Industry-leading scale
System capacity ranges from 400 Gbps on the fixed MX204 up to 80 Tbps on the 20-slot MX2020, with dense 100GbE and 400GbE interfaces throughout the family.
Line-rate 400GbE encryption
Current-generation MX301, MX304, MX10004, and MX10008 deliver MACsec at line rate on 400GbE plus forwarding-plane IPsec with AES-GCM-128/256, no external crypto engine, no throughput penalty.
Hardware root of trust
The MX301 adds Trusted Platform Module support for secure device identity, hardening platform integrity for regulated and sensitive-network deployments.
Investment protection
Shared line cards and a common Junos feature set across the family extend deployment life and protect prior hardware spend as you scale from edge to core.
800GbE ready
The modular MX10004 and MX10008 scale to 76.8 Tbps today and are designed to support 800GbE interfaces as your network's bandwidth demands grow.
What it does
Routes multiservice edge traffic
Delivers rich edge services including subscriber management, hierarchical QoS, DHCP, PPPoE, NAT, and firewall functions for residential and business subscribers at carrier scale.
Encrypts traffic inline at line rate
Current-generation MX301, MX304, MX10004, and MX10008 apply MACsec encryption on 400GbE interfaces with no throughput penalty, and handle IPsec in ESP tunnel mode with AES-GCM-128/256 directly in the forwarding plane, no external crypto engine required.
Anchors device identity in hardware
The MX301 adds Trusted Platform Module support for secure device identity and a hardware root of trust, hardening platform integrity for regulated and sensitive-network deployments.
Aggregates AI inference traffic deterministically
Trio 6 silicon on MX301/MX304 delivers deterministic, low-latency forwarding purpose-built for distributed AI inference, AI edge clustering, and real-time analytics, backed by PTP precision timing.
Automates operations end to end
Junos OS ships with the Junos Automation Toolkit, Junos Telemetry Interface, and open APIs for AIOps integration, cutting manual configuration and operational error at scale.
Delivers precise timing for mobile and 5G
Hybrid Synchronous Ethernet and PTP timing hits 10 ppb frequency accuracy and sub-1.5 microsecond phase accuracy for LTE-Advanced and 5G transport, with MX301 also serving as a compact 5G user plane function (UPF) supporting 3GPP CUPS.
Mitigates DDoS at the edge
The Juniper and Corero joint solution uses Corero SmartWall Threat Defense Director with MX Series routers as the enforcement point, scaling protection from 50 Gbps to 40 Tbps with GTP payload inspection for 5G and Carpet Bombing attack defense.
Scales density on demand
Modular chassis let you add 100GbE, 400GbE, and (on the MX10000 family) future 800GbE interfaces as bandwidth, subscriber, and AI traffic demands grow, without a forklift upgrade.
The Juniper MX Series Routers lineup
MX204
Carrier-grade fixed router with a full service suite including 1:1 NAT and firewall for the edge and metro Ethernet networking.
400 Gbps capacity in a compact 1 RU fixed platform for space- and power-constrained sites.
MX301
AI-native edge workhorse built for distributed AI inference, AI edge aggregation, 5G user plane routing (3GPP CUPS), and secure SD-WAN, with up to 16,000 subscriber sessions.
1.6 Tbps fixed capacity in 1 RU on Trio 6 silicon, as low as 0.3 W/Gb, line-rate 400GbE MACsec plus forwarding-plane IPsec (AES-GCM-128/256) and TPM.
MX304
High-density, power-efficient multiservice platform built for space- and power-constrained edge, colocation, and inference-edge deployments.
4.8 Tbps system capacity in 2 RU; up to 12 x 400GbE per chassis at 0.3 W/Gb, same 400GbE MACsec and IPsec forwarding-plane encryption as the MX301.
MX240 / MX480 / MX960
Proven modular MX family covering edge through core with dense 100/400GbE and hardware timing for LTE and 5G transport.
Modular chassis at 3 Tbps (3-slot), 7.5 Tbps (6-slot), and 12 Tbps (12-slot) with inline MACsec on 10/40/100GbE and MPC10E line cards supporting 400GbE MACsec.
MX2008 / MX2010 / MX2020
Large-scale multiservice edge platforms for long-term bandwidth, subscriber, and AI traffic growth, with shared power modules across the family.
16 Tbps, 40 Tbps, and 80 Tbps high-capacity chassis with dense 100/400GbE, up to 800 x 100GbE or 160 x 400GbE on the MX2020.
MX10004 / MX10008
Cloud-optimized platforms with strong cost-per-bit economics for service provider and cloud operator cores that need long-term investment protection.
Up to 76.8 Tbps in 7 RU (4-slot) or 13 RU (8-slot) chassis at 9.6 Tbps per slot; dense 100/400GbE, 800GbE-ready; line-rate 400GbE MACsec and IPsec.
At a glance
- Platform type
- SDN-enabled, AI-native universal routing platforms (fixed and modular chassis)
- Operating system
- Junos OS
- Forwarding silicon
- Juniper Trio packet-forwarding ASICs, through sixth-generation Trio 6 on MX301/MX304
- System capacity range
- 400 Gbps (MX204) up to 80 Tbps (MX2020); MX10004/MX10008 reach 76.8 Tbps
- Interface speeds
- 1/10/25/40/50/100GbE and 400GbE; 800GbE ready on MX10004/MX10008
- Encryption (current-gen)
- Line-rate 400GbE MACsec plus forwarding-plane IPsec (AES-GCM-128/256) on MX301, MX304, MX10004, MX10008
- Encryption (MX240/480/960)
- Inline MACsec on 10/40/100GbE with no performance penalty
- Power efficiency
- As low as 0.3 W/Gb on MX301 and MX304
- Target roles
- Business/broadband edge, mobile backhaul, AI inference aggregation, peering, DCI, provider/cloud core
- Form factors
- 1 RU and 2 RU fixed units; 3-, 6-, 8-, 10-, 12-, and 20-slot chassis; 4- and 8-slot MX10000-family chassis
How to buy Juniper MX Series Routers
Uniqcli sources MX Series routers as an authorized HPE Juniper Networking partner reseller. Configurations are quoted with the software licensing tier, support term, and optics your deployment requires, not shipped as a bare chassis you have to piece together after the fact.
Perpetual or term software licensing
MX platforms use tiered software licenses (Advanced or Premium class, scoped by port count) sold perpetual or on 1-, 3-, 5-, or 7-year terms with software support attached. We help you pick the class that unlocks the L2/L3 VPN, MACsec, and subscriber management features your design needs, without over-licensing.
Juniper Care and Juniper Support Insights
Every MX order can carry a Juniper Care support tier sized to your SLA, with Juniper Support Insights included for EOL/EOS tracking and software upgrade recommendations across your Junos OS fleet. We attach the term at quote time so support never lapses silently.
GPC, SAP, FAR, and GSA eBuy paths
As an authorized HPE partner, Uniqcli can quote MX Series hardware and services against GPC direct, SAP, FAR-based orders, and GSA eBuy vehicles for federal and DoD buyers, plus SLED cooperative contracts and GPC purchases for smaller orders.
TAA-compliant BOM construction
For contracts requiring Trade Agreements Act compliance, we build your MX bill of materials, from the base chassis to optics and support, to a TAA-compliant configuration and confirm it in writing before you place the order.
Refresh and trade-in for aging M/MX platforms
Running legacy M Series or early-generation MX hardware nearing end-of-support? We can quote a refresh path onto current MX301/MX304/MX10000-family platforms and structure trade-in credit against the old gear.
Where it fits
Frequently asked
Are MX Series routers available on federal and SLED contract vehicles?
Yes. As an authorized HPE Juniper Networking partner, Uniqcli quotes MX Series platforms and attached services for federal, DoD, and SLED buyers with availability via GPC direct, SAP, FAR-based purchase orders, and GSA eBuy, plus SLED cooperative contracts and GPC for smaller purchases. Start a quote with your target vehicle and we confirm the path for your specific configuration.
Can you provide TAA-compliant MX configurations?
We source TAA-compliant configurations for MX Series orders where your contract requires it. Share your compliance requirement with your quote request, and we build the bill of materials, hardware, optics, and licensing, to match and confirm it in writing before you order.
Which MX model fits my deployment?
It depends on required capacity, interface mix, and role. The fixed MX204 delivers 400 Gbps, the MX301 delivers 1.6 Tbps in 1 RU, and the MX304 delivers 4.8 Tbps in 2 RU. Modular chassis scale from 3 Tbps (MX240) up to 80 Tbps (MX2020), and the MX10004/MX10008 reach up to 76.8 Tbps with 800GbE readiness. Tell us your throughput, port count, and use case and we recommend a fit.
Do MX routers support line-rate 400GbE encryption?
Yes, on current-generation platforms. The MX301, MX304, MX10004, and MX10008 apply MACsec on 400GbE interfaces at line rate with no performance penalty, and handle IPsec in ESP tunnel mode with AES-GCM-128/256 directly in the forwarding engine. Earlier MX240/MX480/MX960 platforms support inline MACsec on 10/40/100GbE. We confirm exact coverage for your chosen line cards.
Are MX routers built for AI workloads, or just traditional WAN routing?
Both. The MX301 and MX304 are marketed as AI-native platforms with deterministic, low-latency forwarding tuned for distributed AI inference and AI edge aggregation, while retaining full multiservice edge routing for business, broadband, and mobile use cases. If your primary need is AI data center core or DCI at massive scale, ask us about the Juniper PTX Series instead.
What support options are available?
MX Series platforms carry Juniper Care support tiers, which include Juniper Support Insights for operational health visibility, software upgrade recommendations, and end-of-life and end-of-support tracking across your Junos OS fleet. Uniqcli attaches the appropriate tier and term to your order; tell us your SLA and coverage needs.
How do MX routers fit alongside PTX and ACX router families?
MX Series targets the universal multiservice edge, business/broadband edge, mobile backhaul, and AI inference aggregation. PTX Series handles high-scale WAN and data center core, DCI, and AI data center networking at 400G/800G scale. ACX Series serves metro access and aggregation with 5G timing. All three run Junos OS for a shared operational model. We help you map roles across families for an end-to-end design.
Where do I get a quote for Juniper MX Series routers?
Submit your target models, port counts, and support term through Uniqcli's quote form at /quote, or build a full multi-line bill of materials with our BOM tool. As an authorized HPE Juniper Networking reseller we return pricing, lead time, and contract-vehicle guidance directly, no distributor runaround.
Works with
MX Series routers rarely deploy in isolation. Pair the routing layer with the security, automation, and AI-networking pieces that complete an HPE Juniper design.
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