Item: Juniper MX Series
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Juniper MX Series

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use a few Juniper switches in our data centers to aggregate the connectivity to our other locations. We have them running 24/7, 365 for this and needed something very reliable.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The reliability of Juniper switches is great. They don't have nearly as many vulnerabilities or issues as other switch brands.
Juniper has a good config commit system.

Cons

Juniper has some unique commands that are different enough from other, more popular vendors, and that can be an issue at times.
Juniper cost seems to consistently be higher than other brands, even when discounted.

Return on Investment

We were able to run Juniper MX switches for much longer without updates than Cisco switches.
Less vulnerabilities mean more uptime and less upgrading, which is great for data center use cases.

Working with Juniper switches can be a bit of a chore compared to other brands, like Cisco or HP. This makes me drop the rating for usability down to a 6, because for higher touch environments, I wouldn't recommend a Juniper. Outside of data center use cases, a Cisco switch would be a better option.

Key Insights

Do you think Juniper MX Series delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Juniper MX Series's feature set?

Yes

Did Juniper MX Series live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Juniper MX Series go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Juniper MX Series again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Cisco 5520 Wireless Controller, Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series

Likelihood to Recommend

I think the Juniper MX series is a fantastic option for data center connectivity and places that aren't very high touch, but need good reliability and uptime. These switches are a bit more difficult to use day to day, but their reliability and robustness make them a great fit for data centers.

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Juniper MX is great for the data center but can be a chore to work with.