Juniper introduces new routing platforms

Juniper Networks Inc has announced the M7i and M10i routing platforms to
enhance its Infranet-ready service-built Edge portfolio. Offering enhanced
security, reliability and advanced services, the M7i and M10i are ideal for
providers looking to transform their legacy edge infrastructure and upgrade to a
more scalable, feature-rich solution.

The M7i is an M-series offering integrated features, ASIC-based, J-Protect
security in a four-slot, two-rack unit high chassis. The J-Protect features
include Network Address Translation, stateful firewall, IPSec and J-Flow
accounting. The platform also comes with a choice of two fixed fast Ethernet
interfaces or a single fixed Gigabit Ethernet interface, providing Ethernet
connectivity without consuming a PIC slot.

The
M7i serves as an ideal provider edge router in small POPs, as well as a
carrier-class customer premise equipment (CPE) solution for managed services and
campus border router applications.

The M10i is an 8-slot, five-rack unit high chassis, it features fully
redundant routing engines, forwarding boards, power, and cooling. According to
the company, with new software features such as Hitless Switchover and
In-service Software Upgrades, it is designed to deliver provider edge services
with non-stop forwarding in small- and medium-sized locations.

JUNOS software is common across all Juniper Networks M- and T-series
platforms, delivering consistent services to all customers, regardless of
location or connection type. These devices have comprehensive IP/MPLS provider
edge functionality including the VPN portfolio.

Contact: Juniper Networks India, 6th Floor, Housefin Bhavan, Bandra
Kurla Complex, Bandra (East) Mu mbai 400051 Tel: 022-26572097 Fax: 022-26572098