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What is the Juniper MX960 5G Universal Routing Platform?
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The Juniper MX960 5G Universal Routing Platform is a modular, high-performance edge router delivering up to 11.2 Tbps of throughput for 5G, mobile, and cloud-scale networks.
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What are the key features of the MX960 5G Universal Routing Platform?
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Key MX960 features include the Trio chipset, 11.2 Tbps backplane capacity, up to 480 10GbE or 120 100GbE ports, and advanced MPLS and EVPN support.
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What performance and throughput does the MX960 deliver?
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The MX960 delivers up to 11.2 Tbps full-duplex packet forwarding at line rate across all supported interface modules.
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How does the MX960 support 5G services?
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It supports 5G services with ultra-low latency, scalable user-plane and control-plane functions, network slicing, and high subscriber session density.
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What port and interface options are available on the MX960?
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Modular interface cards support 1, 10, 25, 40, 100, and 400 GbE along with OTN and MPLS-TP for flexible connectivity.
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Which operating system powers the MX960?
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The MX960 runs Junos OS, providing advanced routing protocols, automation APIs, real-time telemetry, and zero-trust security features.
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How does the MX960 ensure high availability?
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High availability is ensured through redundant route engines, power supplies, fabric modules, hitless failover, and in-service software upgrades.
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How scalable is the MX960 platform?
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A pay-as-you-grow chassis architecture scales from 1.4 Tbps to 11.2 Tbps in a single MX960 unit.
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What are common use cases for the MX960?
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Typical use cases include 5G mobile edge routing, mobile backhaul aggregation, data center interconnect, and large-scale enterprise WAN consolidation.
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What security features are built into the MX960?
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Built-in security features include MACsec encryption, RPKI route validation, firewall filters, secure boot, and DDoS attack mitigation.
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How is the MX960 managed and automated?
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Management is via Junos Space Network Management, RESTful APIs, PyEZ automation scripts, and open-standard orchestration tools.
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What are the power and environmental requirements for the MX960?
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The MX960 operates in 0–45 °C ambient temperature, with front-to-back airflow, consuming approximately 6.5 kW with N+1 power redundancy.
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How does the MX960 optimize total cost of ownership (TCO)?
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Optimized TCO is achieved through high port density, power-efficient Trio silicon, automation-driven OPEX reduction, and infrastructure consolidation.
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Can I migrate from legacy routers to the MX960?
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Migration from legacy routers is seamless with support for service templates, dynamic capacity provisioning, and interoperable L2/L3 protocols.
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What support and warranty options are available for the MX960?
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Juniper offers 24/7 technical support, next-business-day hardware replacement, and software entitlements with optional Proactive and Premium Care services.
