juniper MX Series MX10003
The Juniper MX10003 is a 3U modular universal routing platform engineered for space and power-conscious edge routing, peering, and datacenter interconnect installations. Powered by Trio silicon delivering up to 2.4 Tbps of full-duplex throughput, the chassis houses two Modular Interface Card (MIC) slots and dual redundant Routing Engines. Offering carrier-grade Junos routing capabilities, MACsec encryption, and low power dissipation per gigabit, the MX10003 provides high density in colocation cages and enterprise point-of-presence sites.
Specifications
| Brand | juniper |
|---|---|
| Family | MX Series |
| Form factor | 3U modular router |
| Released | Jun 2017 |
| Throughput | Up to 2.4 Tbps system forwarding throughput |
| Form factor | 3U modular rack-mounted chassis |
| Silicon | Juniper Trio programmable packet processing engine |
| Line cards | 2x dedicated modular line card slots supporting 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE interfaces |
| High availability | Dual redundant hot-swappable Routing Engines and N+1 power supply redundancy |
Generations
- Next generation: juniper MX Series MX10008
Check compatibility with Juniper
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Juniper has tested with the juniper MX Series MX10003.
- Compatibility Juniper Hardware Compatibility Tool (optics and modules)
- Specifications Juniper TechLibrary
- Support Juniper Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How many 100GbE ports can the MX10003 accommodate?
Using two 12-port 100GbE MIC cards, the MX10003 supports up to 24 wire-speed 100GbE QSFP28 ports.
Does the MX10003 support line-rate MACsec?
Yes, select MIC cards provide hardware-accelerated IEEE 802.1AE MACsec AES-256 encryption.
Buying or selling MX10003?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Juniper MX10003 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Juniper MX10003 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27