Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine
Brand: Juniper | Category: Network Switches
SKU: PTX10008-RE3 | Part #: PTX10008-RE3 | MPN: PTX10008-RE3
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About the Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine
The Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine is a third-generation control plane module engineered for deployment in the PTX10008 chassis, delivering carrier-grade routing performance across service provider core, hyperscale data center, enterprise WAN core, and AI/ML network fabric environments. As a field-replaceable unit with hot-swap capability, the PTX10008-RE3 enables seamless maintenance and upgrades without service interruption. This Routing Engine separates control plane intelligence from data plane forwarding, allowing line cards and the switch fabric to maintain uninterrupted traffic flow during failover events—a critical advantage for mission-critical deployments where downtime is unacceptable.
Network engineers and IT infrastructure teams benefit from the PTX10008-RE3's comprehensive high-availability architecture. Dual Routing Engine support enables non-stop routing (NSR) and non-stop bridging (NSB) capabilities, while Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES) ensures seamless failover without packet loss or BGP session disruption. The module runs Juniper Junos OS and supports advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RSVP, LDP, MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6, EVPN, BFD, PIM, and IGMP. For modern operations teams, the PTX10008-RE3 includes gRPC/gNMI telemetry streaming, NETCONF/YANG, Juniper REST API, and Python/PyEZ automation support, enabling programmatic control and real-time visibility. In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) capability with dual-RE configuration allows continuous operation during software updates. Management access is provided via out-of-band Ethernet, console, and USB storage ports. Contact Omnixon Global today to request a quote for the Juniper PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Juniper Networks
- Part Number: PTX10008-RE3
- Product Type: Routing Engine (Control Plane Module)
- Operating System: Juniper Junos OS
- High Availability Features: Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES), Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Non-Stop Bridging (NSB)
- Programmability: gRPC/gNMI telemetry streaming, NETCONF/YANG, Juniper REST API, Python/PyEZ automation support
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Juniper |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | PTX10008-RE3 |
| Part Number | PTX10008-RE3 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PTX10008-RE3 |
| Product Type | Routing Engine (Control Plane Module) |
| Compatible Chassis | Juniper Networks PTX10008 |
| Form Factor | Field-Replaceable Unit (FRU), hot-swappable |
| Routing Engine Generation | RE3 (third-generation for PTX10008) |
| Operating System | Juniper Junos OS |
| Dual RE Support | Yes — supports redundant dual Routing Engine configuration for non-stop routing (NSR) and non-stop bridging (NSB) |
| In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) | Supported with dual-RE configuration |
| Routing Protocol Support | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RSVP, LDP, MPLS, SR-MPLS, SRv6, EVPN, BFD, PIM, IGMP (via Junos OS feature set) |
| Management Interfaces | Out-of-band Ethernet management port, console port, USB storage port |
| Programmability | gRPC/gNMI telemetry streaming, NETCONF/YANG, Junos REST API, Python/PyEZ automation support |
| High Availability Features | Graceful Routing Engine Switchover (GRES), Non-Stop Routing (NSR), Non-Stop Bridging (NSB) |
| Traffic Forwarding Independence | Forwarding handled by line cards and switch fabric; RE handles control plane only, enabling hitless RE failover |
| Chassis Slot Requirement | Dedicated Routing Engine bays in PTX10008 chassis (does not consume line card slots) |
| Regulatory Compliance | Designed to meet applicable FCC, CE, and RoHS standards as part of the PTX10008 platform |
| Target Market Segments | Service provider core, hyperscale data center, enterprise WAN core, AI/ML network fabric |
Frequently Asked Questions about Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine
What does the Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine do?
The Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine compatible with my infrastructure?
The Juniper Networks PTX10008-RE3 Routing Engine interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.