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MX240BASE3-ACH
MX240 4 Slot Base 3 Chassis with Highline AC Power
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MX240BASE3-ACH is built on a modular architecture that delivers robust performance with flexible AC power options and redundant supplies. It features dual WAN interfaces paired with multiple LAN ports to ensure secured, high-speed connectivity in enterprise network environments.
MX240BASE3-ACH integrates advanced services such as WAN optimization and VPN capabilities, providing secure remote connectivity and built-in firewall protection. Its modular design supports expansion through additional slots, high throughput capacity with redundant performance, and is ideally suited for demanding enterprise and critical infrastructure use cases.
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Scenario: A multinational retail corporation deploys the MX240BASE3-ACH-MX240 4 Slot Base 3 Chassis with Highline AC Power across 100+ branch locations to handle peak holiday traffic and secure payment transactions. The chassis integrates three modular line cards delivering up to 480 Gbps of concurrent throughput and advanced security policies at the network edge. Outcome: 30% reduction in latency, 99.999% site uptime, and centralized policy enforcement—driving seamless customer experiences and protecting sensitive data in real time.
Scenario: A regional cloud service provider implements the MX240BASE3-ACH-MX240 as the spine node in a leaf-and-spine topology to accommodate dynamic VM migrations and multi-tenant VLAN segmentation. The highline AC power supply ensures power redundancy while the four-slot chassis supports mixed 10/40/100GbE line cards for flexible bandwidth allocation. Outcome: 2× improvement in east-west traffic performance, automated orchestration via Junos OS, and a 25% increase in data center rack density—enabling rapid service provisioning and SLA compliance.
Scenario: A Tier-1 mobile operator leverages the MX240BASE3-ACH-MX240 to aggregate multiple 5G macro cell sites into a resilient backhaul network. The chassis’s highline AC power module protects against power fluctuations at remote sites, while integrated BGP and MPLS features support end-to-end QoS and traffic engineering. Outcome: 40% growth in backhaul capacity, dynamic failover under 50 ms, and guaranteed sub-10 ms packet delivery—ensuring consistent throughput for high-bandwidth applications and premium mobile subscriber experiences.
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 MX240BASE3-ACH |  MX480-PREM3-AC |  MX480-PREM3-DC |  MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-LOW |  MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-HIGH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL / LTE |
| 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 / ISO 9001 | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired / Ethernet | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 15 inches | 18 inches | 17 inches | 15 inches | 15 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | EN 55032 / EN 55024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM | NIM, EHWIC | N/A | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / Redundancy | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, WAN Optimization | VPN, Firewall, MPLS, IPv6 Compatible | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, SD-WAN | VPN, Firewall, QoS, Redundancy |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 2.2 inches | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention System, Secure SD-WAN | Voice, Video |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | N/A | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP, MPLS, VoIP, IPTV | IPv4, IPv6, VPN | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 250W | 250 W | 450W | 65 Watt | 350W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply with Redundancy | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | MX240BASE3-ACH | Cisco MX480-PREM3-AC | MX480-PREM3-DC | MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-LOW | MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-HIGH |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | HTTP / HTTPS / SNMP / SSH | WebUI, API, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | Cloud Managed | SSH, Telnet, HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL / CSA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | ITU-T / IEEE | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 2 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 625 Mbps | 2 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 14 lbs | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Highline AC base chassis delivered consistent uptime and clean power handling.
Easy to rack and commission. No issues so far.
Reliable base platform for gradual expansion.
Good performance for core and aggregation roles.
Meets enterprise expectations for AC deployments.
The MX240BASE3-ACH is a Juniper Networks MX240 router chassis featuring four line-card slots, a Base-3 configuration, and a Highline AC power supply for carrier-grade performance.
The MX240BASE3-ACH package includes the 4-slot chassis, one Highline AC power supply, a fan tray, installation rails, and mounting hardware.
The MX240BASE3-ACH delivers up to 1.2 Tbps of full-duplex packet forwarding capacity when fully populated with compatible line cards.
The MX240BASE3-ACH supports up to four line cards, allowing scalable port density and interface flexibility.