Chapter 2. JUNOS Internet Software Overview
JUNOS Processes
Supported Networking Standards
The JUNOS Internet software provides IP routing protocol software—as well as software for interface, network, and chassis management—specifically designed for the large production networks typically supported by Internet service providers (ISPs). The JUNOS Internet software runs on all Juniper Networks M-series and T-series routers and routing nodes.
Architecturally, the router is composed of two components as shown in Figure 2.1:
Packet Forwarding Engine—Forwards packets through the router. The Packet Forwarding Engine is a high-performance switch that is capable of forwarding 40 million packets per second for any packet size. The Packet Forwarding Engine ...
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