Juniper CHAS-MX5-T-DOM-S MX5 Chassis Option

What It Is

The CHAS-MX5-T-DOM-S is a rack-mountable chassis option for the Juniper MX5 universal edge router, part of the Juniper MX series. Designed for service provider and enterprise-class networks, this chassis serves as the foundation for building provider edge (PE) routers. It operates on Junos OS and is powered by the programmable Juniper Trio chipset, enabling flexibility and performance for demanding network environments.

Technical Details

• Product Type: Router chassis
• Platform: Juniper MX series universal edge router
• Chipset: Programmable Juniper Trio
• Operating System: Junos OS
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable
• Target Role: Provider edge (PE) router

Configuration & Options

• Chassis for Juniper MX5 router; requires installation of compatible line cards and modules for operation
• Compatible with other components within the Juniper MX5 series
• Suitable for deployment in controlled data center or server room environments
• Utilized in edge network (PE) roles for telecom operators and large enterprises

Operating Conditions

This chassis is intended for installation in controlled environments such as data centers or dedicated server rooms. It is deployed at the network edge, supporting broadband network gateway (BNG) functions, subscriber aggregation, peering, and MPLS/L2VPN/L3VPN services. Additionally, it supports EVPN for modern network architectures, making it applicable for both service provider and enterprise-scale operations.