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NFX150 System Overview
Overview
The Juniper Networks NFX150 Network Services Platform is a secure, automated, software-driven customer premises equipment (CPE) platform that delivers virtualized network and security services on demand. NFX150 is part of the Juniper Cloud CPE solution, which leverages Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). It enables service providers to deploy and chain multiple, secure, high-performance virtualized network functions (VNFs) on a single device.
The NFX150 architecture integrates routing, switching, and security functions on a single platform that optimizes the usage of system resources. The architecture enables unified management of all the components through a single CLI. Key components in the NFX150 software include the Junos Control Plane (JCP), Juniper Device Manager (JDM), Layer 2 dataplane, Layer 3 dataplane, and Virtual Network Functions (VNFs).
The NFX150 is suited for small to medium-sized enterprises. With key security features and NFV, the NFX150 can be used in secure SD-WAN and secure router deployments.
The NFX150 portfolio consists of a compact desktop model and a rack-mount model. Both the models are available with or without LTE support. Figure 1 shows the compact model without LTE support and Figure 2 shows the rack-mount model.
For details on the various models, see NFX150 Models.
NFX150 Models
The NFX150 is available in seven models. Table 1 lists the NFX150-C models and Table 2 lists the NFX150-S1 models.
NFX150-C-S1 |
NFX150-C-S1-AE |
NFX150-C-S1-AA |
NFX150-C-S1E-AE |
NFX150-C-S1E-AA |
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CPU |
2.2-GHz 4-core Intel CPU |
2.2-GHz 4-core Intel CPU |
2.2-GHz 4-core Intel CPU |
2.2-GHz 4-core Intel CPU |
2.2-GHz 4-core Intel CPU |
RAM |
8 GB |
8 GB |
8 GB |
16 GB |
16 GB |
Storage |
100 GB SSD |
100 GB SSD |
100 GB SSD |
100 GB SSD |
100 GB SSD |
Form Factor |
Desktop |
Desktop |
Desktop |
Desktop |
Desktop |
Ports |
Four 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports which can be used as either access ports or uplinks |
Four 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports which can be used as either access ports or uplinks |
Four 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports which can be used as either access ports or uplinks |
Four 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports which can be used as either access ports or uplinks |
Four 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports which can be used as either access ports or uplinks |
Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet /10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet /10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet /10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet /10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet /10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
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One 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
One 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
One 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
One 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
One 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
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Console ports (RJ-45 and mini-USB) |
Console ports (RJ-45 and mini-USB) |
Console ports (RJ-45 and mini-USB) |
Console ports (RJ-45 and mini-USB) |
Console ports (RJ-45 and mini-USB) |
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One USB 3.0 port |
One USB 3.0 port |
One USB 3.0 port |
One USB 3.0 port |
One USB 3.0 port |
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Expansion module support |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
LTE support |
No |
Yes (integrated LTE modem for Europe and North America) |
Yes (integrated LTE modem for Asia, Australia, and New Zealand) |
Yes (integrated LTE modem for Europe and North America) |
Yes (integrated LTE modem for Asia, Australia, and New Zealand) |
NFX150-S1 |
NFX150-S1E |
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|---|---|---|
CPU |
2.2 GHz 8-core Intel CPU |
2.2 GHz 8-core Intel CPU |
RAM |
16 GB |
32 GB |
Storage |
200 GB SSD |
200 GB SSD |
Form Factor |
1 RU |
1 RU |
Ports |
Four 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports which can be used as either access ports or uplinks |
Four 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports which can be used as either access ports or uplinks |
Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
Two 1-Gigabit Ethernet/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports |
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One 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
One 10/100/ 1000BASE-T RJ-45 management port |
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Console ports (RJ-45 and mini-USB) |
Console ports (RJ-45 and mini-USB) |
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One USB 3.0 port |
One USB 3.0 port |
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LTE support |
Yes (LTE expansion module) |
Yes (LTE expansion module) |
Expansion module support |
Yes |
Yes |
Supported expansion modules Note:
You can install only one expansion module on the NFX150-S1 devices. The expansion module must be installed in the first slot, which is next to the chassis LEDs. |
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For more information on the NFX150 models and the expansion modules, see the NFX150 Hardware Guide.
Benefits and Uses of NFX150
The NFX150 Network Services Platform provides these benefits:
Highly scalable, supporting multiple Juniper and third-party VNFs on a single device. The modular software architecture provides high performance and scalability for routing, switching, and security enhanced by carrier-class reliability.
Integrated security, routing, and switching functionality in a single control plane simplifies management and deployment.
Supports a variety of flexible deployments. A distributed services deployment model ensures high availability, performance, and compliance. The NFX150 provides an open framework that supports industry standards, protocols, and seamless API integration.
In addition to Ethernet connections, Wireless WAN support through the LTE module provides more flexibility in deployments.
Supports advanced security features such as IPsec connectivity, applications detection, and filtering for malicious traffic.
The Secure Boot feature safeguards device credentials, automatically authenticates system integrity, verifies system configuration, and enhances overall platform security.
Automated configuration eliminates complex device setup and delivers a plug-and-play experience.
Support of Open vSwitch (OVS) integrated with Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) on NFX150 device offers better network packet throughput and lower latencies.