[j-nsp] MX5 to MX80 virtual chassis feature

[Sebastian Wiesinger]

* Craig Askings <caskings at ionetworks.com.au> [2012-10-23 05:44]:
> Junos Node Unifier
> Junos Node Unifier is a platform clustering program for MX Series 3D
> Universal Edge Routers that centralizes management and automates device
> configuration to enable the connection of thousands of router and switch
> ports attached to MX.
> Junos Node Unifier enables the scaling of applications in the data center
> and large-scale mobile backhaul operations by supporting multiple
> connection types at optimal rates. It supports increased interface density
> for configurations such as port-fan-out, port-multiplexing, and L2
> switching, for server port aggregation and L3/MPLS routing access on
> satellites, while retaining intelligent end device functionality to deliver
> rich services

In the end, what I have heard is that you can configure attached EX
switches directly from your MX box, possibly with some simplification
in the process. I'm still skeptical as this sounds like a SPOF waiting
to happen. But then we're probably not the target audience for that
feature.

Regards

Sebastian

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