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Carrier Ethernet

Foundation of Next-generation Networks

Ethernet is becoming the transport technology of choice for carriers who want to increase the capacity of their networks while minimizing costs. The need for additional capacity is being driven by high-bandwidth, next-generation applications such as IPTV and Video on Demand (VoD). In addition, new Ethernet-based services such as virtual private LAN service (VPLS) provide carriers with new revenue opportunities, but also require additional bandwidth. Ethernet has broad appeal since it is a familiar technology to service providers and provides a cost-effective way to scale the network.

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Scalable Carrier Ethernet Solution

The Juniper Networks MX-series Ethernet Services Routers (ESRs)—the MX960 and newly introduced MX480 and MX240—are purpose-built platforms designed to provide true carrier-grade Ethernet functionality. MX-series ESRs offer the scalability and performance needed to satisfy the most demanding network requirements. No other vendor comes close to matching the number of supported GigE and 10 GigE ports and MAC addresses of the MX series. Because the MX-series ESRs support more than twice as many interfaces per chassis as competing products, customers can increase the energy efficiency of their networks and reduce power, space and cooling costs by as much as 60 percent.

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MX-series ESRs provide high versatility and fit perfectly in multiple parts of the network. All models support both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality—at the same time. In the past, carriers had to make a decision to deploy either a Layer 2 or Layer 3 device. That tradeoff is gone with the MX-series ESRs. Service providers can deploy an MX-series ESR as a Layer 2 device initially, then easily add Layer 3 functionality—on the same platform. This capability gives carriers a great deal of flexibility in designing and deploying their networks.

Download the brochure: "The Juniper Networks Solution Portfolio for Carrier Ethernet"1.34 MB

Juniper Networks' Carrier Ethernet Portfolio

In addition to industry-leading scalability and performance, the MX-series ESRs deliver many advantages, including

• Carrier-proven JUNOS Operating System
  MX-series ESRs leverage the industry-leading JUNOS operating system. JUNOS modular architecture provides the reliability necessary for Carrier Ethernet. JUNOS is used in the 40 largest networks globally, evidence of its leadership in the industry. A JUNOS foundation means superior feature richness as well as stability and service breadth unrivaled in the industry.
• Dense Port Concentrators
  All MX-series ESRs products use the same Dense Port Concentrators (DPCs), giving service providers flexibility as to how their MX-series ESRs are implemented and what functions they perform in the network. This feature reduces the cost of building and operating an Ethernet infrastructure and services network.
• Superior QoS
  Powered by Juniper's new 10G I-chip ASIC, the Juniper IQ2 Ethernet Services Engine in MX-series ESRs ensures superior QoS. Providers can now deliver services with the appropriate level of quality regardless of traffic conditions.
• Full Layer 2 Capabilities
  The MX-series ESRs support all advanced Carrier Ethernet features including:
  • IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
  • IEEE 802.1d/s/w Spanning Tree, Rapid Spanning Tree and Multiple Spanning Tree protocols
  • Per-VLAN Spanning Tree
  • VPLS (LDP- and BGP-based signaling)
  • Ethernet OAM protocols such as IEEE 802.1ag and 802.3ah
• MPLS Plug-and-Play
  MPLS Plug-and-Play simplifies network operations by automating certain time-consuming tasks. This functionality lowers operating costs by dramatically reducing the complexities of setting up and maintaining the network.

See for yourself what Juniper's Carrier Ethernet portfolio can do for your network. Go ahead—Juniper your Ethernet.