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What is Juniper MAG SSL VPN
Juniper MAG SSL VPN was a remote access appliance developed by Juniper Networks that provided secure remote connectivity for users accessing corporate networks. It was part of Juniper’s MAG Series (Mobile Access Gateway) and leveraged SSL VPN (Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network) technology.
Features of Juniper MAG SSL VPN
- Secure Remote Access: Allowed employees, partners, and customers to securely connect to internal resources from anywhere using a web browser.
- Client and Clientless Access: Supported both web-based (clientless) access for applications like email, and full VPN tunnels via Juniper’s Pulse Secure client.
- Integration with Authentication Systems: Worked with LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, and multifactor authentication for user verification.
- Granular Access Control: Enforced policies based on user roles, device compliance, and location.
- Endpoint Security (Host Checker): Ensured that connected devices met security policies (e.g., antivirus, OS patch level).
- High Availability & Scalability: Could be deployed in clusters for redundancy and supported thousands of concurrent users.
| S No | Feature/ Functionality | MAG2600 | MAG4610 | MAG6610 | MAG6611 |
| 1 | Budgetory List Price ($) | $ 15,100/- – Junos Pulse Gateway 2600 Base System – 100 simultaneous users | $ 76,000/- – Junos Pulse Gateway 4610 Base System, Fixed Config, Secure Access/Access Control Services – 1000 simultaneous users | $ 247,000 /- – Junos Pulse Gateway 6610 Base System, Chassis + AC PS – 10000 simultaneous users – Blade 160, Secure Access/Access Control Service | $ 370,000/- – Junos Pulse Gateway 6611 Base System, Chassis + AC PS – 20000 simultaneous users – Junos Pulse Gateway Application Blade 160, Secure Access/Access Control Service |
| 2 | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 1 Rack Unit 4.31 x 1.65 x 7.73 in | 1 Rack Unit 8.63 x 1.75 x 21.50 in | 1 Rack Unit 17.31 x 1.75 x 27.25 in | 2 Rack Unit 17.31 x 3.5 x 27.25 in |
| 3 | Weight | 1.98 lb (900 g) | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) | 21 lb (9.5 kg) | 31 lb (14.1 kg) |
| 4 | Rack mountable | Yes, with optional tray | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Mean time between failure (MTBF) | 212 khrs | 142 khrs | 707 khrs | 428 khrs |
| 6 | Interfaces | • RJ45 serial (console port) • Two RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 (traffic) • USB | • RJ45 serial (console port) • Three RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 (traffic) • USB | On MAG Series Service Module: • RJ45 serial (console port) • Three RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 (traffic) • USB | On MAG Series Service Module: • RJ45 serial (console port) • Three RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 (traffic) • USB |
| 7 | A/C power supply | 100-240 VAC, 1A 50-60 Hz, 30 W maximum | 100-240 VAC, 1A 50-60 Hz, 70 W maximum | MAG-PS661 power supply: 100-240 VAC, 8A 50-60 Hz, 560 W maximum Optional DC power supply | MAG-PS662 power supply: 100-240 VAC, 10A 50-60 Hz, 750 W maximum Optional DC power supply |
| 8 | Design | Fixed | Fixed | Modular; up to four service modules | Modular; up to four service modules |
| 9 | Functionality | SSL VPN or UAC; both modes cannot be used at the same time | SSL VPN or UAC; both modes cannot be used at the same time | SSL VPN or UAC mode per service module | SSL VPN or UAC mode per service module |
| 10 | Service modules | None | None | MAG-SM160 MAG-SM360 MAG-SM360-PROFILER | MAG-SM160 MAG-SM360 MAG-SM360-PROFILER |
| 11 | Scalability | Supports up to 100 SSL VPN concurrent users or 250 UAC concurrent users | Supports up to 1,000 SSL VPN concurrent users or 5,000 UAC concurrent users | Supports up to 20,000 concurrent SSL VPN users or 30,000 concurrent UAC users with two MAG-SM360 modules. | Supports up to 40,000 SSL VPN concurrent users or 60,000 concurrent UAC users with four MAG-SM360 modules. |
| 12 | Management module | None | None | MAG-CM060 chassis management module | MAG-CM060 chassis management module |
| 13 | Form Factor | 1U 4.31 x 1.65 x 7.73 in. | 1U 8.63 x 1.75 x 21.5 in. | 1 U 17.31 x 1.75 x 27.25 in. | 1U 17.31 x 3.5 x 27.25 in. |
Download the comparison table: JUNIPER MAG SSL VPN COMPARISON
End-of-Life (EOL) & Replacement
Juniper discontinued the MAG Series and its SSL VPN capabilities. Pulse Secure (now part of Ivanti) took over the SSL VPN business, and Ivanti Connect Secure is its modern equivalent.
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