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MX240BASE-AC-HIGH Overview
MX240BASE-AC-HIGH is a high-performance enterprise router that features a modular architecture with built-in redundancy, engineered to deliver robust VPN features, advanced integrated services, and flexible power options through an AC power supply with redundant support. It offers dual WAN and multi-port LAN configurations with high throughput and secure routing protocols to meet the demanding requirements of mission‐critical enterprise environments.
Designed for versatile use cases including branch office connectivity and enterprise-scale networks, MX240BASE-AC-HIGH integrates advanced firewall functions, voice and WAN optimization capabilities, and modular expansion slots for future scalability. Its performance-efficient design and comprehensive set of integrated services ensure reliable connectivity, easy remote management, and enhanced network security for modern business deployments.
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MX240BASE-AC-HIGH Specifications
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Width
- 17 inches
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Wireless Support
- No
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Management
- Managed
- Telecom
- N/A
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 2 Slots
- 5G Support
- No
- Device Type
- Router
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Broadband
- N/A
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- EMC
- FCC / CE
- Integrated Services
- Voice / WAN Optimization
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Safety
- UL
- Network Protocols
- IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS
- Architecture
- Modular
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- Height
- 4 inches
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Power
- 250 Watts
- Remote Management
- CLI / Web UI / SNMP
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, VLAN, QoS, High Availability
- Throughput Capacity
- 1.5 Gbps
- Product Name
- MX240BASE-AC-HIGH
MX240BASE-AC-HIGH Use Case
Service Provider Edge Routing for Scalable MPLS and VPN Services
In a global telecommunications network, the MX240BASE-AC-HIGH-MX240 4 Slot Base Chassis with 1 AC Power Supply powers edge routers delivering high-density MPLS VPN and multi-service edge connectivity. Its modular architecture supports 10GbE/100GbE line cards and sub-millisecond failover, enabling carriers to onboard thousands of VRFs without forklift upgrades. Benefit: 40% faster service provisioning, 99.999% availability, and seamless capacity expansion.
Enterprise Campus Core Routing with Integrated Security and QoS
A large finance campus deploys the MX240BASE-AC-HIGH-MX240 chassis as its core router to consolidate IPv4/IPv6 routing, next-gen firewalling, and advanced QoS across four modular slots. The high-efficiency AC power supply reduces energy costs and ensures uninterrupted operation. Benefit: simplified network management, consistent security policy enforcement, 2X throughput improvement, and support for 5,000+ concurrent users with zero packet loss.
Regional SD-WAN and Multi-Cloud Aggregation for Distributed Branches
A multinational retailer uses the MX240BASE-AC-HIGH-MX240 chassis as a regional SD-WAN hub, aggregating Internet, MPLS, and 4G links to AWS and Azure. Redundant AC power enables seamless failover, while modular slots accommodate diverse WAN interfaces. Benefit: centralized orchestration for 200+ sites, 30% reductions in WAN expenses, improved cloud application performance, and deterministic SLA enforcement with end-to-end encryption.
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Product Comparison Table 
| MX240BASE-AC-HIGH |  MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-LOW |  MX240-PREM3-DC |  MX480-PREMIUM3-AC |  CHAS-BP-MX480-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Fixed | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection | 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 | IEEE / FCC / CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 15 inches | 18 inches | N/A | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC / CE | N/A | FCC Part 15 | FCC Compliant | EN 55032, EN 55024 |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | N/A | SFP+ | NIM | NIM |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, VLAN, QoS, High Availability | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, SD-WAN | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, IPv6 Compatible | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, POE |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 4 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A | 4 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / WAN Optimization | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention System, Secure SD-WAN | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | WAN Optimization, VPN | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / 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 | 1 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 2 Slots | N/A | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, VPN | IPv4 / IPv6 | IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP |
| Power | 250 Watts | 65 Watt | 120W | 350W | 350 Watt |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply with Redundancy | DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC/DC Power Supply |
| Product Name | MX240BASE-AC-HIGH | MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-LOW | MX240-PREM3-DC | MX480-PREMIUM3-AC | CHAS-BP-MX480-S |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | CLI / Web UI / SNMP | Cloud Managed | SSH / HTTPS / SNMP | CLI, SNMP, WebUI | SNMP, HTTPS, CLI |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL | N/A | RoHS / CE | UL Listed | IEC 60950-1 |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | UL Certified | N/A | ITU-T |
| Throughput Capacity | 1.5 Gbps | 625 Mbps | 2 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| 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 | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
Q
Qaiser Mehmood
5
Easy initial setup and stable performance.
R
Robert Stein
5
Good airflow and power handling.
S
Sajid Khan
4
Meets expectations for base configuration.
T
Tom Richards
4
Reliable entry level MX240 chassis.
Questions & Answers
What is the MX240 4-slot base chassis with 1 AC power supply (MX240BASE-AC-HIGH)?
The MX240BASE-AC-HIGH is Juniper’s modular edge router chassis featuring four line-card slots and one high-capacity AC power supply for scalable WAN and data center deployments.
What are the key features of the MX240BASE-AC-HIGH chassis?
Key features include four hot-swappable line-card slots, 1 Tbps system capacity per slot, redundant cooling modules, and a high-efficiency 1,250W AC power supply.
Which line cards are compatible with the MX240 4-slot chassis?
The MX240 supports all Juniper MPC and MIC line cards, including MPC2, MPC3, and MIC-3DC, for flexible interface speeds from 1GbE to 100GbE.
What performance capacity does the MX240 router deliver?
The MX240 delivers up to 1 Tbps per slot and 4 Tbps total system capacity, ensuring wire-speed forwarding for high-throughput applications.
What power supply is included with MX240BASE-AC-HIGH?
The chassis includes one high-efficiency 1,250W AC power supply, optimized for typical branch and metro edge power requirements.
How many cooling modules does the MX240 4-slot chassis support?
The MX240BASE-AC-HIGH supports two front-to-back redundant fan trays to ensure continuous operation under heavy traffic loads.
What dimensions and weight should I expect for the MX240 chassis?
The chassis measures 2 RU in height, 17.5 inches deep, 19 inches wide, and weighs approximately 28 lbs (12.7 kg) without line cards.
How do I install line cards in the MX240 4-slot chassis?
Line cards install easily by sliding each hot-swappable module into an available slot until it clicks, then securing the retention latch.
Which Junos OS versions are supported on the MX240BASE-AC-HIGH?
The MX240 supports Junos OS Releases 18.1 and later, providing advanced routing, security, and automation features.
How does the MX240 ensure high availability?
High availability is achieved via redundant power supplies, fan trays, and dual Routing Engines (optional) for nonstop routing.
Can I upgrade the MX240 to a dual power-supply configuration?
Yes, you can install an optional second AC or DC power supply for full power redundancy and improved availability.
What environmental conditions does the MX240 chassis require?
The MX240 operates reliably in temperatures from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) and relative humidity from 5% to 85% non-condensing.
How energy efficient is the MX240 4-slot base chassis?
The MX240BASE-AC-HIGH meets ENERGY STAR guidelines and features high-efficiency power conversion to reduce operational costs.
What warranty covers the MX240BASE-AC-HIGH?
All MX240 chassis include a one-year limited warranty covering hardware defects and free Junos OS software updates.
How can I obtain technical support for the MX240 router?
Juniper’s Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) provides 24x7 global support, software patches, and troubleshooting guidance.
What deployment scenarios suit the MX240BASE-AC-HIGH?
Ideal deployment scenarios include enterprise WAN aggregation, service provider edge routing, and cloud interconnects requiring high throughput.