Juniper PTX10001-36MR-DC Router

Key Features of the Juniper PTX10001 36MR-DC Router

Revolutionary Scale and Performance for Core Network Infrastructure

The Juniper Networks PTX10001-36MR-DC represents the pinnacle of packet transport routing technology, delivering unprecedented scale with 9.6 Tbps of throughput in an ultra-compact 1U fixed form factor. This packet transport device optimized for core network deployments transforms traditional network patterns by enabling cloud and communication providers to handle constantly growing volumes of network traffic while maintaining efficient power utilization. The PTX10001-36MR packet transport router leverages Juniper’s Express silicon family, specifically the advanced Triton ASIC, to deliver exceptional 0.14 watts per gigabit power efficiency that dramatically reduces operational cost across the entire network infrastructure.

Advanced Hardware Design for Always-On Infrastructure

The PTX10001 36mr features high availability hardware architecture with redundant ac power supplies, cooling systems, and forwarding engines to ensure service providers can maintain an always on infrastructure base. The router incorporates six hot-swappable fan modules with front-to-back airflow, along with dual 3000W DC power supplies that provide 1+1 redundancy for mission-critical operations. This hardware redundancy enables cloud and service providers to meet stringent SLAs while supporting space efficiency requirements in power constrained environments such as remote central offices and embedded peering points throughout their network infrastructure.

Next-Generation Junos Express Silicon Technology

The PTX10001-36MR-DC is powered by Juniper’s cutting-edge Triton silicon from the junos express silicon family, delivering industry-first inline MACsec capabilities for dense 400GbE architectures. This packet forwarding engine enables the router to support multiple high-performance interfaces including 120 10GbE, 30 40GbE, 108 100GbE, and 24 400GbE ports through QSFP56 DD QSFP28 modules. The Express4 silicon provides massive packet processing capabilities that help alleviate the challenges of scaling networks as traffic dynamics become increasingly unpredictable traffic patterns, while maintaining precise traffic controls without compromising service experience.

Comprehensive Security and Operational Efficiency

The juniper network’s ptx10001 36mr incorporates advanced security features including URPF features firewall protection and comprehensive packet filtering capabilities to protect against modern threats. The router supports integrated routing protocols including BGP, enabling sophisticated traffic engineering and policy implementation across scale out architectures. With its low touch deployment model and support for new virtualized services, the PTX10001-36MR-DC helps remove rigid network layers while enabling communication providers backbone handles to efficiently manage growing traffic volumes without requiring manual intervention in their core routing operations.

Specifications of the Juniper PTX10001 36MR-DC Router

Hardware Specifications

Processing and Memory Architecture

The core router requires robust processing capabilities to handle enterprise networks demands, featuring a 2.1GHz 12-core Intel CPU with 64GB of RAM for comprehensive control plane operations. The router utilizes dual 200GB M.2 SATA solid-state drives running Junos OS Evolved, providing enhanced reliability and performance for data center interconnect applications. The packet forwarding engine leverages Juniper’s custom Triton ASIC technology, enabling wire-rate performance across all interfaces while maintaining low latency characteristics essential for service provider networks.

Power and Environmental Specifications

The PTX10001-36MR-DC features sophisticated power management with dual 3000W DC power supplies supporting input current configurations of either 60A or 80A through selectable DIP switches. The power costs are optimized through advanced power supply design that provides 12V and 12V standby outputs with automatic load balancing. Operating in facility power requirements ranging from -40V to -60V DC input, the router maintains exceptional power efficiency while supporting high-density deployments in space-constrained data center environments.

Software Capabilities and Protocol Support

The router runs Junos OS Evolved, providing comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, routing, and security services built on a modern Linux foundation. Supported routing protocol BGP implementations include advanced features for traffic engineering, policy enforcement, and automated network management. The operating system supports virtual innovations including segment routing, MPLS transport, and advanced quality of service capabilities that enable transport routers to efficiently handle diverse traffic patterns while maintaining service quality across the network infrastructure.

Product Family Comparison

Within the Juniper Networks PTX series, the PTX10001-36MR-DC provides the highest port density and power efficiency in the PTX10001 family. Compared to the PTX1000 series with 2U form factor, the PTX10001 36mr delivers superior space efficiency and reduced facility power requirements. The PTX10001-36MR-DC variant specifically addresses enterprise networks requiring DC power infrastructure, while maintaining identical performance characteristics to the AC-powered PTX10001-36MR-AC model. This label switching router represents the optimal choice for organizations implementing cost optimized transit routing in power-constrained data center environments.

At Network Republic, our end-user accounts are covered by a 1-Year Warranty on all hardware—whether New, New Open Box, New Pull, Refurbished, or Refurbished by Manufacturer —from the date of delivery. This warranty covers hardware defects under normal use and allows for repair, replacement, or in-house credit at our discretion.

For resellers and wholesale purchases, we offer a 30-Day Warranty limited strictly to functional issues or defects upon arrival, including dead-on-arrival (DOA) items; it does not apply to problems arising after prolonged use. Resellers are responsible for inspecting and testing products within the 30-day window. This warranty excludes accidental damage, misuse, cosmetic wear, third-party modifications, and software-related issues unrelated to hardware failure. Check out our full warranty policy here.

Software licenses are not covered under the standard return and warranty policies and need to be activated on the hardware within 7 days of receipt. Any issues need to be reported immediately, within 10 days, so we can issue an exchange. Under no circumstances will refunds be issued for software licenses.