Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router

Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router

Brand: Juniper | Category: Network Switches

SKU: JUNI-PTX10008PREMIUM | Part #: PTX10008-PREMIUM | MPN: PTX10008-PREMIUM

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About the Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router

The Juniper Networks PTX10008 is a refreshed high-density core router chassis engineered for the most demanding service provider and large enterprise backbone environments. Built on Juniper's Express silicon forwarding ASICs and tightly integrated with the Junos OS, the PTX10008 supports up to 800G coherent DWDM optics natively, collapsing the traditional IP-over-optical stack and dramatically reducing the number of physical network layers operators must manage. The chassis accommodates eight line card slots with a fully non-blocking switching fabric architecture, enabling massive aggregate throughput while maintaining deterministic low-latency forwarding at scale.

Ideal for

  • Service provider IP/MPLS backbone consolidation with 800G coherent DWDM to eliminate discrete transponder layers
  • 5G mobile core transport and fronthaul/backhaul aggregation requiring deterministic low-latency and precision timing (IEEE 1588v2/PTP)
  • Internet exchange peering and large-scale BGP route reflection supporting full global routing tables exceeding 1M prefixes
  • Content delivery network (CDN) and hyperscale data center interconnect leveraging high-density 400G and 800G interface density
  • Enterprise WAN core modernization with SRv6 and EVPN-VXLAN for simplified multi-site fabric extension
  • AI/ML traffic workload backbone transport requiring consistent ultra-low jitter for distributed GPU cluster east-west data flows

Technical specifications

ManufacturerJuniper Networks
Product LinePTX Series Packet Transport Routers
ModelPTX10008
Chassis Form Factor8-slot modular chassis, rack-mountable
Rack Units21U
Line Card Slots8 slots (expandable with redundant fabric modules)
Maximum Aggregate System CapacityUp to 768 Tbps (fully loaded)
Forwarding ASICJuniper Express 5 silicon (custom ASIC)
Maximum Interface DensityUp to 576x 100GbE, 288x 400GbE, or 144x 800GbE per chassis (mix-and-match line cards)
Coherent Optics Support800G ZR/ZR+ coherent DWDM (OpenROADM and OpenConfig compliant)
Supported ProtocolsSR-MPLS, SRv6, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RSVP-TE, EVPN, LDP, BFD, MACsec
Routing Table ScaleUp to 4M IPv4 routes, 2M IPv6 routes per system
MPLS Label ScaleUp to 1M MPLS labels
Timing & SynchronizationIEEE 1588v2 PTP (Class B telecom profile), SyncE, GPS input support
High AvailabilityRedundant Switch Fabric Modules (SFM), hitless ISSU, dual Routing Engines with NSR/NSB
Power SupplyRedundant AC/DC PSUs; 240V AC and -48V DC supported
Power Consumption (Typical Loaded)~12 kW (chassis-dependent configuration)
CoolingFront-to-back and back-to-front airflow options; variable-speed fans with N+1 redundancy
Operating SystemJunos OS with Junos Evolved (JET APIs, gRPC, gNMI, OpenConfig)
AI/Automation IntegrationJuniper Paragon Automation (Pathfinder, Planner, Insights) for closed-loop traffic engineering
Management InterfacesConsole, dedicated OOB management Ethernet, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, Syslog, SNMP v2c/v3
SecurityMACsec (256-bit AES-GCM) on applicable interfaces, Control Plane Protection (CPP), RPKI route origin validation
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Compliance & StandardsNEBS Level 3, ETSI EN 300 019, FCC Class A, CE, RoHS 6, IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec)

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Technical Specifications

BrandJuniper
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUJUNI-PTX10008PREMIUM
Part NumberPTX10008-PREMIUM
ConditionNew
Product LinePTX Series Packet Transport Routers
ModelPTX10008
Chassis Form Factor8-slot modular chassis, rack-mountable
Rack Units21U
Line Card Slots8 slots (expandable with redundant fabric modules)
Maximum Aggregate System CapacityUp to 768 Tbps (fully loaded)
Forwarding ASICJuniper Express 5 silicon (custom ASIC)
Maximum Interface DensityUp to 576x 100GbE, 288x 400GbE, or 144x 800GbE per chassis (mix-and-match line cards)
Coherent Optics Support800G ZR/ZR+ coherent DWDM (OpenROADM and OpenConfig compliant)
Supported ProtocolsSR-MPLS, SRv6, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, RSVP-TE, EVPN, LDP, BFD, MACsec
Routing Table ScaleUp to 4M IPv4 routes, 2M IPv6 routes per system
MPLS Label ScaleUp to 1M MPLS labels
Timing & SynchronizationIEEE 1588v2 PTP (Class B telecom profile), SyncE, GPS input support
High AvailabilityRedundant Switch Fabric Modules (SFM), hitless ISSU, dual Routing Engines with NSR/NSB
Power SupplyRedundant AC/DC PSUs; 240V AC and -48V DC supported
Power Consumption (Typical Loaded)~12 kW (chassis-dependent configuration)
CoolingFront-to-back and back-to-front airflow options; variable-speed fans with N+1 redundancy
Operating SystemJunos OS with Junos Evolved (JET APIs, gRPC, gNMI, OpenConfig)
AI/Automation IntegrationJuniper Paragon Automation (Pathfinder, Planner, Insights) for closed-loop traffic engineering
Management InterfacesConsole, dedicated OOB management Ethernet, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI, Syslog, SNMP v2c/v3
SecurityMACsec (256-bit AES-GCM) on applicable interfaces, Control Plane Protection (CPP), RPKI route origin validation
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Compliance & StandardsNEBS Level 3, ETSI EN 300 019, FCC Class A, CE, RoHS 6, IEEE 802.1AE (MACsec)

Frequently Asked Questions about Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router

What does the Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router do?

The Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router 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.

What are the headline specs of the Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router?

Key specifications for the Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router: new condition; manufacturer Juniper Networks; product line PTX Series Packet Transport Routers; model PTX10008; chassis form factor 8-slot modular chassis, rack-mountable; rack units 21U; line card slots 8 slots (expandable with redundant fabric modules). Manufacturer part number PTX10008-PREMIUM. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router compatible with my infrastructure?

The Juniper Networks PTX10008 Packet Transport Router 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.