Juniper Networks today introduced the new M7i and M10i router models.

The M7i router is a 2U high router with over 7 Gbit/s forwarding capacity. In addition to 4 PIC slots, it also has a built-in single gigabit ethernet port or two fast ethernet ports, as well as a built in tunnel module and optional adaptive service module, which provides NAT, stateful firewall and intrusion detection functionality. The M7i is positioned by Juniper as a replacement for the popular Cisco 7200 series.

The M10i router is slightly bigger than the M10 model, and like its predecessor provides room for 8 PICs. In contrast to the M10, though, the M10i supports redundant routing engines, a feature until now only found on the M20 and higher. Unlike the M7i, the M10i does not have any built-in interfaces or modules.

Both the M7i and M10i are compatible with most existing PICs for the M5 and M10 routers.

For more information about these products, please refer to the Juniper Networks web site: press release, product information page, data sheet, and technical documentation.