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MX240BASE-AC-HIGH
MX240 4 Slot Base Chassis with 1 AC Power Supply
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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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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.
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.
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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 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 |
Highline AC base chassis provided a solid routing foundation.
Easy initial setup and stable performance.
Good airflow and power handling.
Meets expectations for base configuration.
Reliable entry level MX240 chassis.
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.
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.
The MX240 supports all Juniper MPC and MIC line cards, including MPC2, MPC3, and MIC-3DC, for flexible interface speeds from 1GbE to 100GbE.
The MX240 delivers up to 1 Tbps per slot and 4 Tbps total system capacity, ensuring wire-speed forwarding for high-throughput applications.