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Juniper MX204 Routers

The Juniper MX204 is a 1U router in the MX Series with 400 Gbps of throughput. It has 4 100GbE/40GbE QSFP28 ports, each of which can break out to 4 10GbE ports, and 8 10GbE SFP+ ports. It runs on 2 650 W power supplies, AC or DC, and cools front to back. Juniper gives June 15, 2027 as the end of sale date for the MX204-HW-BASE and MX204-HWBASE-AC-FS.

Sources: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide, Juniper End of Life Products and Milestones: M and MX Series Hardware

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Juniper MX204 facts from the maker

Ports
4 x 100GbE/40GbE QSFP28 (each breaks out to 4 x 10GbE) + 8 x 10GbE SFP+ Source: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide
Size
1U; 1.72 x 19 x 18.5 in Source: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide
Routing Engine
Built in (RE-S-1600x8) Source: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide
Power supplies
2 x 650 W, 1+1 redundant: JPSU-650W-AC-AO (AC) or JPSU-650W-DC-AFO (DC) Sources: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide, MX204 Chassis
Power draw
240 W typical, 280 W maximum, fully loaded Source: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide
Airflow
Front to back (AIR OUT) Source: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide

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Juniper MX204 Routers in the catalog

MX204-HW-BASE Juniper Router, Front-to-Back, Used, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40/100GbE QSFP28

MX204-HW-BASE

MX204-HW-BASE Juniper Router, Front-to-Back, Used, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40/100GbE QSFP28

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MX204-IR Juniper Router, Front-to-Back, Used, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40/100GbE QSFP28

MX204-IR

MX204-IR Juniper Router, Front-to-Back, Used, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40/100GbE QSFP28

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$19,685Ships same day
MX204-R Juniper Router, Front-to-Back, New Open Box, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 10/40/100GbE QSFP28

MX204-R

MX204-R Juniper Router, Front-to-Back, New Open Box, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 10/40/100GbE QSFP28

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$9,895Ships same day
MX204-HWBASE-AC-FS Juniper Router, New Open Box, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40/100GbE QSFP28

MX204-HWBASE-AC-FS

MX204-HWBASE-AC-FS Juniper Router, New Open Box, 8x 10GbE SFP+ and 4x 40/100GbE QSFP28

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$8,495Ships same day

Juniper MX204 part numbers

Part numberPortsAirflowPowerConditionEnd of salePriceStock
MX204-HW-BASE8 × 10GbEFront-to-back (AFO)2 (JPSU-650W-AC-AO AC or JPSU-650W-DC-AFO DC, 650 W)Used, tested & guaranteed$8,905In stock
MX204-IR8 × 10GbEFront-to-back (AFO)2 (JPSU-650W-AC-AO AC or JPSU-650W-DC-AFO DC, 650 W)Used, tested & guaranteed$19,685In stock
MX204-R8 × 10GbEFront-to-backTwo power supply modules, 1+1 redundancy (AC or DC variants)New, open box$9,895In stock
MX204-HWBASE-AC-FS8 × 10GbEFront-to-back (AFO)2 (JPSU-650W-AC-AO AC or JPSU-650W-DC-AFO DC, 650 W)New, open box$8,495In stock

End of sale and support

ModelAnnouncedEnd of saleEnd of supportNotice
Juniper MX204 (MX204-HW-BASE)Juniper notice
Juniper MX204-IR / MX204-RJuniper notice

Juniper end-of-life notice TSB107750. End of engineering is 2030-06-15.

Juniper TSB17959 (SKU transformation to a formal end of life for the MX204-IR and MX204-R). End of engineering is 2030-06-15.

Questions about the Juniper MX204 family

How many ports does the MX204 have?
4 QSFP28 ports at 100GbE or 40GbE, each of which can break out to 4 10GbE ports, and 8 10GbE SFP+ ports.Source: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide
When is the MX204 end of sale?
Juniper gives June 15, 2027 as the end of sale date for the MX204-HW-BASE and MX204-HWBASE-AC-FS. The first MX204 part number was closed by Juniper's SKU transformation, and the hardware continues under the new part numbers.Source: Juniper End of Life Products and Milestones: M and MX Series Hardware
What power supplies does the MX204 use?
Two 650 W supplies in 1+1 redundancy: the JPSU-650W-AC-AO for AC or the JPSU-650W-DC-AFO for DC.Sources: MX204 Universal Routing Platform Hardware Guide, MX204 Chassis

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