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MX2008-BASE
MX2008,10-Slot MX2008 Chassis
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MX2008-BASE Overview
MX2008-BASE is a modular enterprise router engineered with a fixed modular architecture that delivers dual-redundant AC power options and supports dual WAN interfaces alongside eight LAN ports with 10/100/1000 Ethernet technology. It integrates multiple services including voice and WAN optimization while enabling expansion via SFP+ slots and 3+ modular slots for added functionality and high availability.
MX2008-BASE offers robust VPN features with IPSec, SSL, and GRE support, ensuring secure remote management through SNMP, HTTPS, and CLI protocols. Designed for enterprise and business use cases, it delivers 2 Gbps throughput capacity with enhanced performance, built-in firewall and intrusion prevention, and stacking capability in a rack-mount form factor for high-performance network operations.
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MX2008-BASE Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- N/A
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
- Remote Management
- SNMP, HTTPS, CLI
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog
- Use Case
- Enterprise / Business
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice / WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- UL, CSA
- EMC
- FCC Part 15, CE Marking
- Telecom
- ITU-T, ETSI
- Throughput Capacity
- 2 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention
- Expansion Slots
- SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP+
- Power
- 250W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- MX2008-BASE
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
MX2008-BASE Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine Aggregation with MX2008-BASE-MX2008,10-Slot MX2008 Chassis
In a 5,000-server cloud data center requiring sub-5 µs latency and non-blocking 19 Tbps throughput, network architects deploy the MX2008-BASE-MX2008,10-Slot MX2008 Chassis as the spine layer. Its support for up to 320×100 GbE ports and Virtual Chassis Fabric simplifies leaf-to-spine topologies, collapses switching tiers, and delivers 35% lower power consumption. As a result, providers accelerate east–west VM migrations, slash operational complexity, and reduce TCO by 25%.
Enterprise Campus Core & Data Center Interconnect Using MX2008-BASE-MX2008,10-Slot MX2008 Chassis
A Fortune 500 campus with 20+ buildings leverages the MX2008-BASE-MX2008,10-Slot MX2008 Chassis at its core to aggregate 1 GbE/10 GbE access switches and deliver seamless layer 2/3 mobility to its on-prem data center. Redundant power supplies, field-replaceable fans, and mixed 25/40/100 GbE port modules ensure 99.999% availability. The deployment simplifies network scaling, supports 3× annual bandwidth growth, and cuts network OPEX by consolidating disparate routers and switches into a single high-density platform.
Service Provider Multi-Service Edge Routing with MX2008-BASE-MX2008,10-Slot MX2008 Chassis
A Tier 1 ISP uses the MX2008-BASE-MX2008,10-Slot MX2008 Chassis at regional PoPs to terminate broadband, mobile backhaul, and enterprise VPN services on one platform. High-performance line cards handle up to 1 million subscriber sessions with granular QoS, while Juniper’s Broadcom-based ASICs deliver wire-speed encryption and traffic engineering. This consolidation reduces site footprint by 50%, accelerates new service activation by 40%, and enhances margin through simplified operations and license-based feature scaling.
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Product Comparison Table
 MX2008-BASE |  CHAS-BP-MX2010-S |  MX2010-PREMIUM2-DC |  MX2010-PREMIUM2-AC |  CHAS-BP-MX2010-BB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17 inches | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Part 15, CE Marking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, SD-WAN | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount Chassis | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches | 4 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 250W | 350 Watt | 48V DC | 350W | 250W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | MX2008-BASE | CHAS-BP-MX2010-S | MX2010-PREMIUM2-DC | MX2010-PREMIUM2-AC | CHAS-BP-MX2010-BB |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SNMP, HTTPS, CLI | SNMP, SSH, Telnet | HTTPS / SNMP / CLI | HTTPS, SSH, SNMP | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL, CSA | N/A | N/A | N/A | CE, FCC |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | ITU-T, ETSI | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2.0 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise / Business | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A | 35 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 19 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Naveed Zafar
4
Good scalability and consistent uptime.
O
Oskar Lind
5
Straightforward deployment and stable performance.
P
Parvez Khan
3
Meets expectations for mid size core routing.
R
Roman Keller
4
Solid enterprise platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco MX2008 10-Slot MX2008 Chassis (SKU MX2008-BASE)?
The Cisco MX2008-BASE is an enterprise-grade 10-slot chassis designed for high-density modular switching and routing. It serves as a core or aggregation platform supporting up to 10 line-card modules for flexible network expansion.
What are the key features of the MX2008 chassis?
The MX2008 chassis offers 10 full-height slots, distributed fabric architecture, redundant power and cooling, front-to-back airflow, Advanced MPLS/IPv6 support and centralized chassis management via a dedicated control plane.
Which line cards and modules are compatible with MX2008?
The MX2008 chassis supports all Cisco MX Series line cards, including multiservice, Ethernet, and high-density 10/40/100GbE modules, as well as fabric, control, power and fan tray modules.
What power supply options does the MX2008-BASE support?
The MX2008 supports dual redundant AC or DC power supplies (up to 2,700W each) for 220–240V AC or –48V DC operation. Supplies are hot-swappable and load-sharing for nonstop availability.