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REFURBISHED
Juniper
Juniper MX204-HW-BASE - 400Gbps Universal Router
MPN: MX204-HW-BASE
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Lifetime
Warranty
ISO 9001
Certified Testing
R2v3
Responsible Refurb
25+
Years
5K+
Customers
ISO
Certified
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Tested
Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Carrier-grade 400Gbps edge routing in 1U. Professionally tested. Backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
This refurbished Juniper MX204-HW-BASE is a compact, high-performance universal routing platform delivering 400 Gbps of system capacity in a space- and power-optimized 1U chassis. Every unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and verified for production deployment before it ships — giving you enterprise-grade hardware at a fraction of new pricing.The MX204 is built on Juniper's programmable Trio 5 silicon and runs Junos OS, combining a full carrier-grade routing stack with advanced telemetry and SDN-ready automation. It supports high-density 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE connectivity, making it equally at home as a service provider edge router, metro aggregation node, 5G backhaul platform, or cloud edge device. Protocol support spans BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP, and Segment Routing, with robust L2 and L3 VPN services rounding out its service delivery capabilities.
WhaleyComm has supplied refurbished enterprise network hardware to 5,000+ customers over 25+ years. Sourcing the MX204-HW-BASE through WhaleyComm means you receive a fully verified, production-ready unit with ISO 9001-certified testing behind it — and every unit ships with our Lifetime Warranty at no additional cost.
Technical Specifications
Brand
Juniper
Model
MX204-HW-BASE
Product Type
Universal Routing Platform
Form Factor
1U Rackmount
System Throughput
400 Gbps
Forwarding Silicon
Trio 5 Programmable ASIC
Operating System
Junos OS
Port Support
10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE
Routing Protocols
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP, Segment Routing
VPN Support
L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN
Power Supply
AC (redundant PSUs supported)
Condition
Refurbished
Ideal Use Cases
Service Provider Edge Routing
The MX204 delivers 400 Gbps of throughput with a full carrier-grade routing stack, making it an ideal edge router for service providers that need high performance in a compact 1U footprint.
5G Mobile Backhaul
Designed for mobile network environments, the MX204 supports the high-density port configurations and low-latency forwarding required for 5G backhaul aggregation.
Metro Ethernet and Aggregation
With support for EVPN, L2VPN, L3VPN, and MPLS, the MX204 serves as a capable metro aggregation router for both enterprise and carrier Ethernet deployments.
Cloud and Data Center Edge
The MX204's SDN-ready architecture and Junos automation frameworks make it well-suited for cloud operators and data center edge environments requiring programmable, telemetry-rich routing.
WAN Aggregation for High-Demand Enterprises
Enterprises with high-bandwidth WAN requirements can leverage the MX204's 10/40/100GbE port density and BGP/MPLS capabilities to support complex multi-site network topologies.
What's Included
Juniper MX204 router
Installed power supplies
Fan trays
Rackmount kit
Power cord (AC-powered units)
Console cable
Certificate of Testing
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
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COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
It supports SFP+ (10GbE), QSFP+ (40GbE), and QSFP28 (100GbE) interface modules.
✓
L2VPN, L3VPN, and EVPN services are supported subject to Junos OS version and applicable license tier.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The Juniper MX204-HW-BASE runs Junos OS and is part of the Juniper MX Series platform.
SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS & STANDARDS
✓
Routing protocol interoperability includes BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP, and Segment Routing.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
Segment Routing and the full routing protocol stack are supported on Junos OS, but specific feature availability can vary by software version and license tier. We recommend confirming your required Junos OS version with Juniper's official release notes or contacting our engineering team before deployment.
Yes. The MX204 supports redundant power supply units, contributing to its high-availability design for continuous operation in demanding edge environments. The unit ships with installed power supplies that have been tested and verified working.
Yes. The MX204 is designed for service provider, mobile, cable/MSO, and cloud edge deployments, but its high-density port support and full routing stack also make it a strong fit for high-demand enterprise WAN and aggregation roles.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Juniper MX204-HW-BASE - 400Gbps Universal Router
$9,499.00
Juniper
Juniper MX204-HW-BASE - 400Gbps Universal Router
MPN: MX204-HW-BASE
$9,499.00
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