Juniper MX960 Datasheet

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 features and MPLS
feature richness. The MX960 Ethernet Services
Router (ESR) was designed to address these
specific Ethernet requirements. Powered by the
industry leading JUNOS operating system and
the high performance I-Chip, the MX960 delivers
the scalability, reliability, performance and
feature richness needed to meet the evolving
requirements of the Carrier Ethernet market.
Juniper Networks MX960
Ethernet Services Router

Product Description

To ensure that the MX960 delivers the lowest cost per port without sacrificing
performance, reliability, scalability or functionality, it has been purpose-built to optimize
both switching and carrier-class Ethernet routing functionality.
Ethernet based services present a significant new revenue opportunity for service
providers. These services include VPNs, point-to-point connectivity, high speed internet
access and video-based offerings. With continuous technology advances and ongoing
standards development, Ethernet is increasingly the technology of choice at the service
provider edge. As an example of Juniper's commitment to delivering Ethernet-centric
solutions to meet the needs of next-generation networks and services, the MX960
offers unmatched scalability, performance, reliability and QoS for both business and
residential services.
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. Examples of the
wide range of Ethernet services provided by the MX960 include:
• VPLS services for multi-point connectivity—native support for VPLS services
• Virtual Leased Line (VLL) for point-to-point services—native support for point-to-point
services
• RFC 2547.bis IP/MPLS VPN (L3VPN)—full support for MPLS VPNs throughout the
Ethernet Network
• Video Distribution IPTV services
• Ethernet Aggregation at the Campus/Enterprise Edge—supports dense 1 GE and
10 GE configurations as well as providing full L3 support for Campus Edge
requirements
• Ethernet Aggregation at the Multiservice Edge—supports up to 480 1 GE ports or 48
10 GE ports for maximum Ethernet density, along with full L2 and L3 VPN support
for MSE applications
Architecture and Key Components
Business Ethernet Edge
Enterprise Ethernet
services; VPLS, VPWS & L3
VPLS
VPWS
VPLS
aggregation for Cable MSO
Wireless
Terabit Core Broadband Ethernet Edge
Service delivery and
Datasheet
Multiplay aggregation &
Multicast services
Telcos
Cable MSOs