Get to Know the Juniper SRX4700 Firewall: Features and Benefits Unpacked.

SRX4700 Firewall

Juniper Networks SRX4700 delivers NGFW features that support the changing needs of cloud-enabled enterprise networks and Data Centres. Whether rolling out new services on an enterprise campus, connecting to the cloud seamlessly, complying with industry standards, or achieving operational efficiency, the SRX4700 empowers organisations to operationalise zero-trust principles at scale while realising business objectives. The SRX4700 protects critical corporate assets with features such as intrusion prevention system (IPS), follow-the-user and follow-the-application access policies, and Juniper’s AI-Predictive Threat Prevention.

Performance and Scalability

The Juniper Networks SRX4700 firewall is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) offering a range of advanced features designed to meet the needs of service providers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. The SRX4700 firewall delivers the industry’s highest throughput, per rack unit, at up to 1.4 Tbps, and supports 400 Gbps interfaces with wire speed MACsec. 

Below are some of the key technical specifications:

• Throughput: Up to 1.4 Tbps, making it one of the highest performing firewalls per rack unit in the industry.
• Interface Support: Supports 400 Gbps interfaces with wire-speed MACsec encryption, ensuring secure data transmission.
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable appliance, optimised for DC environments.

Security Features

•  AI-Predictive Threat Prevention: Utilises AI to generate custom signatures unique to the customer’s environment, enhancing malware prevention at line rate without the need for a proxy.
• Zero Trust Security: Built-in zero trust capabilities, ensuring strict access controls and continuous verification of user identities and device states.
• Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Protects against known and unknown threats with robust IPS capabilities.
• Follow-the-User and Follow-the-Application Policies: Allows security policies to be dynamically applied based on user identity and application context.

Integration and Automation

• EVPN-VXLAN Fabric Integration: Supports industry-standard EVPN-VXLAN for seamless integration into modern DC architectures, enabling it to act as a secure, fabric-aware leaf in spine-leaf designs.
• AI-Driven Security Automation: Automates threat detection and response, reducing the burden on security teams and improving operational efficiency.

Advanced Networking Features

• Routing and Switching: Combines carrier-grade routing and state-of-the-art switching, making it suitable for deployment as both a Data Centre core and edge firewall.
• Granular URL Filtering: Enhanced URL filtering with more than 200 categories and support for up to 200 languages, allowing for precise control over web access.

Hardware Specifications

• Hardware Acceleration: Includes hardware acceleration for layer 7 protection, ensuring high performance even with advanced security features enabled.
• Cryptographic Security: Features TPM 2.0 chips and cryptographically signed device IDs for remote verification of device trust posture, enhancing supply chain security.
• High Port Density: Offers high port density, including multiple 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE connectivity options for maximum flexibility.

Operational Benefits

• Automation and Management: Supports comprehensive automation and management capabilities, integrating with Juniper’s
• broader security and network management solutions to streamline operations.

For more detailed technical specifications, refer to the SRX4700 datasheet provided by Juniper Networks