Juniper SRX210H-P-MGW
Juniper launched the SRX family of gateways in 2008, and its Mini-PIM tables list the SRX210 branch firewall from Junos 9.4 in early 2009. The SRX210H-P-MGW is the rare voice version. On top of the PoE model's two gigabit and six Fast Ethernet ports, it carries two FXS and two FXO analog phone ports on a voice mezzanine board. The H means high memory, which Juniper's guide puts at 1 GB of RAM and 1 GB of flash on the H models. Juniper's volatility letter for it dates from February 2010, and Juniper ended sales of the bundle in January 2011. For a JNCIA or security lab it does the same firewall, NAT and IPsec work as any SRX210, from the same Junos CLI. The thing to watch is power. PoE+ needs the 54 V adapter, and Juniper no longer sells either of its 150 W adapters.
SRX210H-POE (PoE model without the voice ports)SRX210HE-POE (enhanced performance)SRX210HE2-POE (2 GB memory)SRX210B (low memory, 512 MB)
Spec at a glance
- Maker
- Juniper
- Type
- Firewall
- Launched
- 2010
- Part number
- SRX210H-P-MGW
- End of sale
- January 2011
- Ports
- 2 × gigabit, 6 × 10/100, 2 × FXS, 2 × FXO, Mini-PIM slot, ExpressCard slot, 2 × USB, RJ-45 console
- Security
- Firewall and IPsec VPN; antivirus, antispam and web filtering as UTM subscriptions
- PoE
- 4 ports, 50 W total, up to 30 W per port (SRX210 PoE models)
- Software
- Junos OS
- Power
- External 48 V or 54 V adapter
- Cooling
- 2 fans
- Size
- 1U, 11.02 in. wide, 7.13 in. deep
- Also listed as
- SRX210 MGW, SRX210H-P
Lab check
License, support, noise and ports
- License and feature set
- Juniper's SRX210 guide lists firewall and IPsec VPN as the core services and UTM (antispam, antivirus and web filtering) as extras, and those UTM features run as subscriptions. Juniper's SRX dates page shows the SRX210 subscriptions (SRX210-S-AV, SRX210-W-EWF, SRX210-APPSEC-A and others) reaching end of support by November 30, 2024. Licenses are bound to the chassis serial number, so don't pay extra for a listing that mentions UTM licenses.
- Software and support
- It runs Junos OS. Juniper ended sales of the MGW bundle on January 24, 2011, and the notice says the chassis parts inside follow their own end-of-life dates. Juniper's software dates page ties Junos 12.3X48 support for the SRX100 and SRX200 lines to November 30, 2024, so no more updates are coming.
- Fans and power
- Juniper's volatility letter for this SKU lists two fans, and power comes from an external 48 V or 54 V adapter. The standard SRX210 models are rated at 29.1 dB under EN ISO 7779, and the PoE version averages 34 W before PoE load. Juniper doesn't publish separate figures for the MGW.
- PoE
- Juniper's SRX210 guide puts PoE on four ports (ge-0/0/0, ge-0/0/1, fe-0/0/2 and fe-0/0/3), with 50 W total and up to 30 W per port. PoE+ (802.3at) needs the 54 V adapter and Junos 10.2 or later, and the 48 V adapter gives 802.3af only. Juniper says both 150 W adapters are deprecated and can't be ordered any more.
- Ports and optics
- There are two gigabit and six Fast Ethernet ports, two FXS and two FXO analog voice ports, one Mini-PIM slot and a rear ExpressCard slot for a 3G card. There are no built-in SFP ports. Juniper's Mini-PIM table includes SFP Mini-PIMs for the SRX210, so look for one in the photos if you want fiber.
- Reset and console
- Press the recessed RESET CONFIG button briefly to load the rescue config, or hold it 15 seconds to delete every config and load the factory one. A lost root password is reset from the console by booting single-user with boot -s and typing recovery. The console is an RJ-45 serial port on the front.
Should come with it
- External 48 V or 54 V power adapter (supplied)
- Rack-mount kit with adapter tray (optional)
Check the listing photos against this list, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing piece should come off the price.
What to check
It boots Junos from NAND flash soldered to the board, so storage isn't a swappable part. Most trouble is the previous owner's config and a missing power adapter, which Juniper no longer sells.
- 01Model: Check the label in the photos. It should read SRX210H-P-MGW, and the panel should show two FXS and two FXO ports.
- 02Software: Ask for the output of show version. A 12.3X48 release is the end of the line for this box.
- 03Licenses: Ask for the output of show system license. Expect expired or missing UTM subscriptions, and don't pay extra for them.
- 04Power adapter: Look for the external adapter in the photos and read its label. A 54 V adapter gives PoE+, and a 48 V one gives standard PoE.
- 05PoE: Ask for the output of show poe interface. Four ports should be listed with PoE available.
- 06Fans: Ask for show chassis environment from the running unit. Both fans should report OK with no chassis alarm.
- 07Mini-PIM slot: Check the Mini-PIM slot in the photos. A blank cover is normal, and a fitted module is a bonus.
- 08Rack kit: Look for the rack-mount kit and adapter tray if you want it in a rack. Juniper sold the kit separately, so expect it to be missing.
- 09Console and reset: Plan on an RJ-45 rollover console cable. On arrival, holding RESET CONFIG for 15 seconds should load the factory config.
Buying your first used switch or router? How to check used network gear covers the console, a factory reset, power supplies and optics, and our noise and power guide covers what fans and power draw mean at home.
Find one on eBay
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