Juniper vMX Series Description
The vMX Series offers advanced routing functions tailored for both business and broadband solutions, incorporating features like route reflection and customer premises equipment (CPE) applications. This robust platform is designed to support a range of optional virtualized services, thereby enhancing its versatility across various applications. Operating on the Junos OS, the vMX utilizes the programmable Trio chipset microcode compatible with x86 chipsets, mirroring the performance of a traditional edge router. It is accessible as licensed software for x86 servers on platforms such as AWS, AWS GovCloud (U.S.), and Microsoft Azure. With its adaptable deployment models and diverse licensing options—whether granular, perpetual, or subscription-based—you have the opportunity to start on a smaller scale, accelerate your growth, and maintain profitability over time. This flexibility makes the vMX Series a compelling choice for organizations looking to optimize their networking infrastructure.
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Juniper Networks
Year Founded:
1996
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United States
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www.juniper.net/us/en/products/routers/mx-series/vmx-virtual-router-software.html
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