Best Routers

The Cloud-Native Router takes full advantage of container economics and operational efficiencies, giving service providers the flexibility they need to deploy 5G. The performant, software-based router combines Juniper’s proven routing technology, the Junos OS containerized routing protocol daemon (cRPD), and Contrail vRouter DPDK forwarding plane for x86 processors. It integrates seamlessly with the Kubernetes Container Network Interface (CNI) framework. The router complements Juniper’s physical routers with advanced networking features for cloud-native environments where space, power, and cooling are limited. Based on the same Junos OS routing technology, hybrid physical and virtual networks provide a single experience end to end. The Cloud-Native Router is a key component in the 5G Distributed Radio Access Network (D-RAN) and in 5G Core data centers hosted in hyper scaler cloud environments.

PTX Series Routers form the foundation of the world’s largest core and peering architectures. Powered by the latest generation of Juniper’s custom Express family ASICs, they’re cloud-optimized to enable smooth 400G migrations. They simultaneously deliver the scale, flexibility, and investment protection needed to meet today’s market needs. The routers offer native 400G inline MACsec, flexible filtering, and a reliable network operating system that has been powering generations of high-performance solutions. Discover what 100G and 400G mass scale in the cloud can offer with PTX routing. The modular PTX10004, PTX10008, and PTX10016 Packet Transport Routers directly address the massive bandwidth demands being placed on networks. They bring ultra-high port density, native 400GbE in-line MACsec, and latest-generation ASIC investment to the most demanding WAN and data center architectures.

A robust portfolio of software-defined networking (SDN)-enabled routing platforms, the MX Series provides industry-leading system capacity, density, security, and performance with unparalleled longevity. MX Series routers are the key to digital transformation for service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises in the cloud era. The MX304 Universal Routing Platform delivers massive scale and efficiency for space- and power-constrained environments. It is a carrier-grade, multiservice platform with extensive automation capabilities enabling operators to meet constantly expanding bandwidth, subscriber, and service demands. The MX304 Universal Routing Platform delivers 4.8 Tbps of system capacity in a 2 RU unit and supports 96 x 10 or 25 GbE, 48 x 40, 50, or 100 GbE, or 12 x 400 GbE interfaces in a single chassis. The MX10004, MX10008, and MX10016 Universal Routing Platforms deliver unprecedented scale for service provider and cloud operators.

High-performance ACX Series Routers serve metro access, aggregation, and data center use cases. They are energy-efficient, MEF 3.0 compliant, and support 5G high-precision timing and synchronization. The latest ACX routers, the ACX7000 family, are multiservice routers ideal for cloud metro deployments. Select ACX7000 platforms that incorporate adaptive power innovation that saves you between 20 and 50 percent in energy costs. Paragon Active Assurance and zero trust security are embedded for assured, secure service experiences, and Juniper Paragon™ Automation support reduces device onboarding time from hours to minutes. The ACX7024, part of the ACX7000 family, provides industry-leading access performance in an industrial-rated, dense, and compact 1 U footprint. Ideal for service providers, enterprises, and wholesale services, it helps operators deliver premium customer and user experiences.

The Session Smart™ Router powers Juniper’s SD-WAN solution that’s designed to connect users with exceptional experiences. Built on an application-aware and zero-trust secure network fabric, it meets the most stringent enterprise performance, security, and availability requirements. The router overcomes inherent inefficiencies of conventional solutions with a tunnel-free architecture that enables improved performance, fast deployments, and cost savings. The software solution can run on customer premises equipment (CPE), on data center network servers, and in the cloud for flexible deployments. It is centrally manageable using the AI-driven Juniper Mist™ cloud or the Juniper Session Smart Conductor platform. Application-aware routing, fail-safe service delivery, orchestration and automation, zero trust security, and centralized management using the Juniper Mist Cloud or Session Smart Conductor.

The JRR200 Route Reflector Appliance provides an ideal solution for service providers, data centers, and enterprise networks that require large routing tables. It delivers 10-GbE connectivity in a compact form factor optimized for space- and power-constrained environments. You can simplify your network and reduce operating costs for a broad range of use cases, including cloud services and distributed metro and data center networks. The JRR200 appliance features the Junos OS control plane for feature-rich BGP control. You don’t have to choose between customized servers and hypervisor software or maintain separate hardware and software support. With support for Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), the JRR200 also makes provisioning new deployments quicker and simpler. Get carrier-grade reliability for every application. Simplify network topologies and operations dramatically with local 1GbE wire speed.

These platforms (designed for USA and Australian markets) give time-division multiplexing (TDM) and serial and analog circuit-based applications reliable and efficient access to next-generation IP networks with cost, redundancy, and efficiency advantages. The CTP2056 Circuit to Packet Platform bridges legacy and IP worlds for circuit-switched applications. Designed for U.S. and Australian markets, this 4 U rack-mountable chassis offers maximum flexibility with up to 56 circuit emulation interfaces. The CTP2024 Circuit to Packet Platform bridges legacy and IP worlds for circuit-switched applications. Designed for the U.S. and Australian markets, this 2 U rack-mountable chassis supports up to 24 circuit emulation interfaces and optional redundant power. The CTP2008 Circuit to Packet Platform bridges legacy and IP worlds for circuit-switched applications. This 1 U rack-mountable chassis supports up to eight software-configurable circuit emulation interfaces.

Remain connected with high-performance routing, including built-in firewall, intrusion detection, and fully-integrated 4G LTE failover. Datto Networking’s cloud-managed Datto Networking Appliance (DNA) and D200 Edge Routers combine high-performance routing, firewall, web content filtering and fully integrated 4G LTE Internet failover, everything needed to deploy a network for SMB clients. The stateful firewall and the DNA’s intrusion detection and prevention help enhance the security of the network.

Remain connected with high-performance routing, including built-in firewall, intrusion detection, and fully-integrated 4G LTE failover. Datto Networking’s cloud-managed Datto Networking Appliance (DNA) and D200 Edge Routers combine high-performance routing, firewall, web content filtering, and fully integrated 4G LTE Internet failover, everything needed to deploy a network for SMB clients. Datto Networking’s Edge Routers deliver the advanced routing performance needed for any client. Businesses can rely on an always up-and-running Internet connection thanks to a fully integrated 4G LTE failover. Stateful firewall and enhanced web content filtering help enhance the security of the network. Configuration settings and ongoing management of the Datto Networking Edge Routers begin in the cloud. Setting up network configurations takes a matter of minutes, not hours or days. Datto Networking’s Edge Routers deliver the advanced routing performance needed for any SMB client.

Enabling local-like network access to eliminate the effects of latency. Purpose-built for hybrid and multi-cloud high-performance computing organizations that have a parallel file system in place, the Radical X™ (RAD X™) product family extends Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over WAN and removes the distance barrier from data access and movement. RAD X extends your local services, applications, and infrastructure across virtually any WAN—creating an infrastructure that’s truly location independent. It provides low-latency, high-performance connectivity — allowing businesses to take command of geographically dispersed compute and storage resources, in real-time, to accelerate time to insights and action. RAD X provides robust security for your data, including single or dual-line-rate WAN encryption, without increasing latency or reducing data throughput. Its DataPrizmTM feature provides another layer of protection by distributing data over encrypted network paths.

NodegridTM Mini Services Router (MSR) brings versatility in a tiny package. Approximately the size of an iPhone, the MSR is your out-of-band cloud gateway to connect, isolate, and control critical devices at remote locations. This fan-less edge gateway is compact enough to install in remote manufacturing and commercial buildings or even SCADA environments and can connect directly to devices using its Gigabit interface, thereby isolating them from the rest of the network. Reduce CAPEX and OPEX expenses with a consolidated, extensible solution and automated management. Reduce downtime and trips to remote locations with instant remote access. Minimize MTTR (mean time to resolution), downtime and expenses with secure, centralized remote device access and control. Increase site reliability with open industry standard hardware and easy-to-use software. The ZPE Cloud platform is used to manage the Mini SR and extend automation to all connected IoT/OT devices.

The Nodegrid Link SR brings flexibility to your network operations. Its powerful components deliver customizable networking wherever you need it, while its compact design can be tucked away to save crucial space. Link server rooms, closets, and branch locations to the internet, and get critical services to keep your network running. Deploy fast using zero-touch provisioning and ZPE Cloud. Stay in control even during outages with OOB via cellular failover. Manage every device thanks to vendor-neutral Nodegrid Manager software. Deploy the Link SR to provide routing, security, failover, and other services. The Link SR features PoE for versatile power options, and can even serve as a reliable Wi-Fi access point using dual antennas. It features the Nodegrid OS running on powerful x86 architecture, bringing the network function virtualization, out-of-band management, and automation capabilities you rely on.

Traditional branch gateways leave you cobbling together many solutions. But the Nodegrid Hive SR is your 5-in-1 branch gateway that makes edge networking simple and flexible. Gain turnkey convenience on first boot, with open architecture and next-gen out-of-band that let you fully customize and control everything at the edge. Get a low-cost solution that offers speed & power out of the box. Gain 5-in-1 capabilities to reduce CAPEX & OPEX. Control everything with ZPE’s signature next-gen out-of-band. Nodegrid Hive SR’s built-in gateway profile means you don’t have to manually deploy separate boxes. Just boot up, and the HSR automatically configures routing, switching, and firewall. No more long deployments or juggling hardware stacks. The Hive SR is the first 5-in-1 gateway with open architecture, so you can consolidate and fully customize your environments. Get SD-WAN, security, compute, NetDevOps, and out-of-band in one box, and deploy virtualized solutions of your choice.

If you need more capabilities at your NOC, or less mess at your branch offices, the Gate SR is the all-in-one solution you need. At your data center or remote locations, this workhorse connects you to dozens of physical assets while helping virtualize more of your network. Deploy fast, save time, and cut CAPEX & OPEX with the appliance that streamlines network management. Quickly set up all your solutions using one powerful box. Get plug-and-play deployments with zero-touch provisioning. Virtualize more functions & cut your stack with an all-in-one device. Get effortless deployments by connecting dozens of assets to a single box, including PoE IoT devices. Virtualize your environment, host third-party applications, and control everything (even device power) thanks to remote out-of-band management. Weighing in at just two pounds, the Gate SR is the perfect platform for consolidated infrastructure management.

Whether you’re in telecom, retail, or oil & gas, deploy the Bold SR for the functionality & control you need. This lightweight box allows you to connect more than a dozen devices & add-ons, so you can deliver robust capabilities throughout your enterprise. The Bold SR puts you in charge with remote out-of-band management, Secure Access Service Edge, and SD-Branch capabilities. Reduce CAPEX & virtualize your stack. Cut support costs & response times with remote out-of-band. Set up autonomous networking to prevent downtime. Secure your branch networks and more using the Nodegrid Bold SR. Sporting a number of high-density interfaces and powerful ethernet ports, the Bold SR offers versatility anywhere you deploy. From delivering failover & out-of-band to your NOC, to handling every function at your faraway network edge, Bold is your compact solution for all-in-one networking. Virtualize your stack with your choice of SD-WAN, firewall, IoT, and other applications.

No matter what challenges you’re facing at your data center and branch locations, the Nodegrid Net Services Router (NSR) gives you complete control of your network. It’s the only modular solution that adjusts to your business needs, so your network can become a powerful value creator. Free your resources with the industry’s most in-depth out-of-band management. Provide secure & flexible network access via Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). Get uncompromising control on a granular scale with SD-Branch capabilities. The Nodegrid Net Services Router makes it easy to optimize your stack. Using virtualized network functions (VNFs), the NSR goes beyond the network switch to bring you a virtual environment that scales to your needs. Use VNFs alongside the NSR’s modular expansion cards for faster deployments, hardened security, & added savings. Replace up to six devices with a single NSR. Virtualize more systems to drastically downsize your stack.

Nodegrid turns tiresome branch management into business-friendly networking. Our vendor-neutral hardware & software save you from rigid solutions & on-site support and open a world of convenience for your IT staff. Remote out-of-band management, Secure Access Service Edge, and SD-Branch capabilities deliver everything from untethered access & instant response times to safer data, flexible connectivity, & in-depth branch control. Remote out-of-band gives IT blazing-fast broadband access to your network systems. No more truck rolls, lengthy downtime, or rising support costs. Nodegrid enables Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions. Deliver safe, pick-up-and-go networking where you need it, all thanks to the cloud. SD-Branch frees your faculty to manage WANs & LANs from anywhere. Gain convenient, micro-level control that saves time, money, & your staff. Nodegrid was built to overcome vendor lock-in and provide fully customizable networking.