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Converged Optical Routing Architecture
An extensible, sustainable, automated solution for converged IP-optical networks.
To meet the insatiable demand for bandwidth, service providers and cloud providers are converging their IP and optical networks onto IP-over-DWDM architectures such as Juniper’s Converged Optical Routing Architecture (CORA). CORA renders separate DWDM transponders obsolete, reducing network complexity and TCO for operators.
At the foundation of CORA lies JCO400 coherent DWDM optics, supported in Juniper ultra-high-capacity, 400G-capable routers and switches. These technological innovations combine with Juniper Paragon Automation software to allow service providers, cloud operators, enterprises, and government agencies to easily deploy IP over DWDM in diverse metro, regional, and core use cases. CORA also drives improvements in power efficiency, streamlines operations, and enhances interoperability for substantial cost savings.
How Juniper can help
CORA delivers the essential building blocks operators need to create and execute an IP-over-DWDM transformative strategy for 400G networking and beyond. CORA modernizes and future-proofs metro, edge, core, and cloud infrastructures, allowing operators to turn up new services quickly, improve sustainability and operational efficiency, and reduce TCO.
Extensible architecture
Juniper is spearheading standards, championing interoperability, and fostering innovation in IP-optical convergence with CORA’s extensible architecture. CORA empowers network operators to accelerate their adoption of IP over DWDM in metro, regional, and core networks, including greenfield and brownfield deployments.
Sustainable systems
CORA’s cutting-edge, power-efficient lineup of 400G-capable routing and switching platforms allows customers to scale up and scale out their networks, extend network longevity, and avoid forklift upgrades. Juniper estimates that CORA’s architecture and coherent technologies deliver 54% greater power efficiency than traditional transport systems.
Intelligent automation
An indispensable element of the CORA solution, Juniper Paragon Automation redefines network operations. It ensures service delivery while elevating network efficiency and performance using multilayer visibility, achieved by integrating standard management APIs and domain-agnostic interfaces.
Lower TCO
IP over DWDM revolutionizes legacy optical transport systems by eliminating the need for optical transponders and slashing TCO by an estimated 40% or more. But that's just the beginning. With CORA's extensible architecture, sustainable systems, and intelligent automation, network operators can unlock more TCO savings while achieving unparalleled network performance.
The Products
PRODUCT FAMILY
Juniper’s coherent DWDM transceiver portfolio is essential to any metro, edge, and core network modernization strategy. JCO optics deliver top performance and operational simplicity for converged packet-optical architectures.
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Juniper Paragon Automation
Deliver exceptional experiences every time with our end-to-end WAN automation use cases and the flexibility and resiliency of a common cloud platform. It simplifies the adoption of network automation of the full device, network and service lifecycle, from Day 0 to Day 2.
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ACX7100
The ACX7100, part of the ACX7000 family, delivers high density and performance in a compact, 1 U footprint. Ideal for service provider, large enterprise, wholesale, and data center applications, it helps operators deliver premium customer and user experiences.
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ACX7509
The ACX7509, part of the ACX7000 family, is a high-availability, power-efficient, and modular 5 U platform. Ideal for service providers, data centers, and large enterprises, it helps network operators deliver differentiated customer experiences.
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MX304
The MX304 Universal Routing Platform delivers massive scale and efficiency for space- and power-constrained environments. It is a carrier-grade, multiservice platform with extensive automation capabilities enabling operators to meet constantly expanding bandwidth, subscriber, and service demands. The MX304 Universal Routing Platform delivers 4.8 Tbps of system capacity in a 2 RU unit and supports 96 x 10 or 25 GbE, 48 x 40, 50, or 100 GbE, or 12 x 400 GbE interfaces in a single chassis.
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MX10004 and MX10008
The MX10004 and MX10008 Universal Routing Platforms deliver unprecedented scale for service provider and cloud operators, enabling advanced business and residential multi-service edge services with a cloud-optimized form factor, and superior cost-per-bit economics. The MX10004 and MX10008 are SDN-enabled, delivering up to 76.8 Tbps of system capacity in 4, 8, or 16 slot chassis supporting dense 100 GbE, 400 GbE, and, in the future, 800 GbE interfaces. These carrier-grade platforms have extensive automation capabilities.
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PTX10001-36MR
The PTX10001-36MR is a high-capacity, space- and power-optimized routing and switching platform. It delivers 9.6 Tbps of throughput and 10.8 Tbps of I/O capacity in a 1 U, fixed form factor. Based on the Juniper Express 4 ASIC, the platform provides dense 100GbE and 400GbE connectivity for highly scalable routing and switching in cloud, service provider, and enterprise networks and data centers.
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PTX10003
The PTX10003 Packet Transport Router offers on-demand scalability for critical core and peering functions. With high-density 100GbE, 200GbE, and 400GbE ports, operators can meet high-volume demands with efficiency, programmability, and performance at scale.
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PTX10004, PTX10008, PTX10016
The modular PTX10004, PTX10008, and PTX10016 Packet Transport Routers directly address the massive bandwidth demands placed on networks today and in the foreseeable future. They bring ultra-high port density, native 400GE and 800GE inline MACsec, and latest generation ASIC investment to the most demanding WAN and data center architectures.
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PTX10002-36QDD
The PTX10002-36QDD is a high-capacity, space- and power-optimized routing platform. Leveraging an impressive 28.8 Tbps throughput capacity in a ultra-compact 2U fixed form factor, this class-leading platform, driven by the Juniper Express 5 ASIC, delivers dense 100GbE/400GbE/800GbE connectivity for highly scalable routing use cases for provider and enterprise WAN and data center networks.
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400G & 800G
Juniper offers the industry’s most comprehensive and high-performing 400G and 800G routing and switching platforms: PTX Series Packet Transport Routers, MX Series Universal Routing Platforms, ACX Series Routers, and QFX Series Switches. These platforms increase efficiencies throughout your infrastructure while keeping your network secure and highly customizable.
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IP Transport
Supporting massive capacity and on-demand scalability requires an IP transport network of virtualized routers, security appliances, and CPE; software-defined networking (SDN); virtual BNG (vBNG) routing; and high-performance infrastructure from access to core. You’ll find them all in the Juniper IP Transport solution.
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Converged Optical Routing Architecture FAQs
What is Converged Optical Routing Architecture (CORA)?
Juniper CORA is an extensible, sustainable, automated solution for IP-optical convergence that supports 400G networking and beyond. The comprehensive solution consists of JCO400 coherent DWDM optics, a rich portfolio of 400G-capable routers and switches, and Juniper Paragon Automation software, which together streamline and automate service provider and cloud operator networks across metro, regional, and core segments. CORA enables operators to slash TCO while improving overall network performance and customer service levels.
What are CORA’s primary benefits?
CORA’s biggest benefit is that it empowers operators to efficiently transform their optical transport systems to IP over DWDM and eliminate cumbersome and costly chassis-based DWDM transponders from their optical networks. The CORA extensible architecture is built on best-in-class, power-efficient Juniper JCO400 optics and advanced platform designs for sustainability. Combined with intelligent Juniper Paragon Automation software, CORA streamlines operations, enhances interoperability, and unlocks substantial TCO savings.
What use cases does CORA support?
CORA offers service providers, cloud operators, enterprises, and government agencies a wide array of IP-over-DWDM options for both greenfield and brownfield deployments. With its extensible architecture, CORA allows operators to expand their metro, regional, and core networks beyond the limits of previous DWDM technology generations.