Powered by Junos OS and the Trio programmable chipset, the Juniper MX104 delivers universal edge routing performance for enterprise WANs and data centre aggregation. With 80 Gbps system throughput, environmental hardening, and highly flexible interface capacity, the MX104 provides deterministic, resilient routing for high-availability enterprise and metro edge deployments.
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Considering the MX104 model to strengthen your network performance? Our FAQ answers 6 common questions.
Q1: What throughput and session scale does the MX104 support in enterprise WAN and data centre aggregation roles?
The MX104 delivers 80 Gbps of system throughput in real-world operation. While session counts depend on configuration & routing features used, it supports large numbers of routes and flows consistent with edge aggregation and business/WAN requirements.
Q2: How does the MX104 ensure high availability and reliability?
It includes dual routing engines (REs), dual power supplies, and redundant components. It is environmentally hardened to meet ETSI-300 requirements for remote terminals and cabinet deployment, helping maintain up-time in harsh or distributed environments.
Q3: What types of interfaces and services are supported by the MX104 for service edge functions?
The MX104 supports fixed 10 GbE ports and four MIC slots for adding interface modules. It enables L2/L3 VPN services, BNG-like edge capabilities, flexible port densities, and advanced timing (synchronisation, GPS, external references) for edge services in WAN/mobile/metro environments.
Q4: Can the MX104 operate with SDN, automation, and modern orchestration tools?
Yes. It runs Junos OS, which supports modern tooling, including the Juniper Extension Toolkit, scripting, telemetry, and integration with orchestration/management frameworks. This facilitates automated provisioning, monitoring, and network edge service delivery at scale.
Q5: Is the MX104 suitable for outdoor, remote, or cabinet-based deployments?
Yes. The chassis is environmentally hardened, supports both AC and DC power options, has robust cooling / fan-tray designs, and is designed to comply with ETSI-300 form factors. These qualities make it viable for outdoor cabinets, remote terminals, or mobile backhaul applications.
Q6: What are the power, space, and upgrade-path considerations to know for deploying MX104 in data centre or enterprise WAN edges?
The MX104 is 3.5U in height, rack-mountable, with options for AC or DC power supplies. Licensing is required to activate fixed 10GbE built-in ports. Its modular MIC slots allow for future interface expansion. Operators should plan for airflow, space for redundant power & routing engines, and consider that performance depends on the MICs and feature licensing used.
