MX304-PREM - Juniper Networks

​The Juniper Networks MX304 Premium (MX304-PREM) is a high-performance, compact 2RU edge router designed for service providers, cloud operators, and large enterprises. It offers substantial throughput, flexibility, and programmability in a power- and space-efficient form factor.

Key Technical Specifications

• System Capacity: Up to 4.8 Tbps

• Form Factor: 2 rack units (RU)

• Interface Density:

  • 96 ports of 10/25 GbE

  • 48 ports of 40/50/100 GbE

  • 12 ports of 400 GbE

• Power Efficiency: 0.3 W/Gb

• Routing Engine: Dual redundant Routing Engines (REs)

• Interface Cards: Supports up to 3 Line Modular Interface Cards (LMICs)

• Chassis Weight: Approximately 30 kg

• Rack Mounting: Compatible with 2-post and 4-post racks

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 46°C

• Power Options:

  • 100–240 VAC

  • -48 VDC

  • HVAC/HVDC (180–305 VAC / 190–410 VDC)

• Airflow: Front-to-back

• Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

• Altitude: Up to 6,000 feet ​

Architecture & Features

• Chipset: Sixth-generation programmable Trio 6 chipset

• Operating System: Junos OS, supporting automation, telemetry, and programmability

• Encryption: Line-rate MACsec 400GbE encryption; IPsec offload with AES-GCM-128 and AES-GCM-256

• Timing: Integrated support for Synchronous Ethernet and Precision Time Protocol (PTP), meeting LTE-Advanced timing requirements

• Automation: Junos Automation Toolkit for scripting, event policies, and macros ​

Deployment Use Cases

• Business Edge: Supports VPNs, QoS, and MPLS for secure internetworking

• Metro Ethernet: Functions as an IP/MPLS VPN edge router, VPLS router, or Layer 2/3 switch

• Data Center: Acts as a gateway router with VXLAN, GRE, and MPLS support

• IP Peering: Ideal for colocation facilities with high control plane scale

• Cloud Edge: Enables SDN gateway and broadband network gateway (BNG) services

 Ordering Information

• MX304-PREM: Includes 2 Routing Engines, 3 fan trays, and 2 power supplies

• Routing Engines:

  • JNP304-RE (standard)

  • JNP304-RE-LT (limited encryption)

• Power Supplies:

  • JNP-PWR2200-AC (AC)

  • JNP-PWR2200-DC (DC)

  • JNP-PWR2200-HV (high-voltage)

• Fan Trays:

  • JNP-FAN-2RU

• Rack Mount Kits:

  • JNP304-2PST-RMK (2-post)

  • JNP304-4PST-RMK (4-post)

• Blank Cover Panels:

  • JNP304-BLNK ​