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- MX480 AC Premium Fully Redundant "Built to Stock" System with dual Switch control board (SCBE2), dual RE-S-1800X4-16G, redundant ACPower and Fan trays
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MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC Overview
MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC is a high-performance enterprise router built on a modular architecture that supports advanced integrated services and scalable configurations. Designed with robust WAN and LAN interfaces, this device incorporates flexible power options using an AC power supply and redundant components to ensure nonstop operation in demanding network environments.
Optimized for secure connectivity and high throughput, MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC delivers comprehensive VPN features and hardware-accelerated encryption while supporting integrated voice, video, and WAN optimization services. Its modular slots, high availability support, and reliable performance make it ideal for enterprise backbones, branch connectivity, and data center interconnect applications.
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MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC Specifications
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Depth
- 18.5 inches
- Height
- 4.5 inches
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Wireless Support
- No
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Management
- Managed
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- QoS Features
- Supported
- 5G Support
- No
- Device Type
- Router
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Broadband
- N/A
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE / RoHS
- LAN Ports
- 4 LAN Ports
- Network Protocols
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Remote Management
- SSH / Telnet / SNMP
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
- Architecture
- Modular
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- WAN Ports
- Modular WAN
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- Power
- 350 Watts
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- Expansion Slots
- NIM / SFP+
- Features
- VPN / Firewall / QoS / Redundancy
- Use Case
- Enterprise / Branch Connectivity
- Product Name
- MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC
MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC Use Case
Nationwide ISP Core Routing with MX480 AC Premium Fully Redundant System
A Tier 1 Internet Service Provider deploys the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC-MX480 AC Premium Fully Redundant “Built to Stock” System—featuring dual SCBE2 switch control boards, dual RE-S-1800X4-16G line cards and redundant AC Power & Fan trays—to aggregate 400 Gbps of customer and peering traffic at the network core. Thanks to active/active SCBE2 redundancy and hot-swappable power/fan modules, the provider achieves 5 9s availability, predictable failover under maintenance, and capacity expansion on demand—all while maintaining sub-100 µs forwarding latency and full MPLS/Segment Routing support for seamless traffic engineering.
Hyperscale Data Center Spine for Ultra-Low-Latency EVPN-VXLAN
A global hyperscale cloud operator standardizes on the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC-MX480 AC Premium Fully Redundant “Built to Stock” System with dual SCBE2 and dual RE-S-1800X4-16G to build a spine fabric supporting 10,000+ VXLAN overlays. Redundant AC Power and Fan trays ensure continuous operation in multi-tenant environments. The resilient hardware platform delivers consistent sub-200 ns latency, enables non-stop control plane convergence and supports 6.4 Tbps of line-rate forwarding. As a result, customers gain elastic workload mobility, deterministic east-west traffic performance and zero-impact maintenance windows.
Global Financial Trading Backbone with Deterministic Failover
An international investment bank implements the MX480 AC Premium Fully Redundant “Built to Stock” System—dual SCBE2, dual RE-S-1800X4-16G and redundant AC Power & Fan trays—to underpin its algorithmic trading network across New York, London and Tokyo. Utilizing hardware-accelerated MPLS and ultra-precise timestamping, the platform guarantees sub-millisecond trade execution and in-service software upgrades. The built-in redundancy delivers instantaneous control-plane switchover and uninterrupted market data feeds, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and 24/7 high-frequency trading availability.
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Product Comparison Table 
| MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC |  MX480-PREMIUM2-AC |  MX240-PREMIUM2-DC |  MX240BASE-AC-LOW |  MX480-PREM3-AC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Fixed | Chassis-based | Fixed | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE / RoHS | CE, FCC | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC / CE | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18.5 inches | 17 inches | 15 inches | N/A | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | 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 / SFP+ | N/A | NIM / SFP+ | N/A | NIM |
| Features | VPN / Firewall / QoS / Redundancy | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / SD-WAN | VPN / Firewall / IPS/IDS / High Availability | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / Threat Management | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, WAN Optimization |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 4.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | N/A | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | WAN Optimization / VPN | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| 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 | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | N/A | 3+ Slots | N/A | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, VPN | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 350 Watts | 150W | 250 W | 55 Watts | 250 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC | MX480-PREMIUM2-AC | MX240-PREMIUM2-DC | MX240BASE-AC-LOW | Cisco MX480-PREM3-AC |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Cloud-Managed Security Appliance | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | HTTPS / SNMP | SNMP / CLI / Web UI | Cloud Management | WebUI, API, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | Static Routing | Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | UL Listed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise / Branch Connectivity | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / Auto VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | N/A | 30 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 19 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Andrew Cooper
5
Built to stock setup simplified rollout.
B
Bilal Hussain
5
Redundant components worked seamlessly.
C
Christian Vogel
4
High reliability for core routing roles.
D
Danish Farooq
4
Very satisfied with uptime and performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC system?
The MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC is a fully redundant, rack-mountable MX480 router with dual SCBE2 switch control boards, dual RE-S-1800X4-16G route engines, redundant AC power supplies, and fan trays, preconfigured and 'built to stock' for rapid deployment.
What throughput and scale does the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC support?
It delivers up to 480 Gbps of switching capacity per SCBE2 for a total of 960 Gbps, supports up to 20 Tbps of packet forwarding per system, and scales to millions of routes for large-scale networks.
Which interface and PIC modules are compatible with this chassis?
The MX480 accepts all PIM-3 and PIM-2 Enhanced interface modules, including 1/10/40/100 GbE and 1/10 GbE subscriber PICs, enabling flexible port density and media options.
How does dual SCBE2 ensure high availability?
Dual SCBE2 switch control boards run in active/standby mode with stateful failover, guaranteeing uninterrupted packet forwarding and zero-loss switchover during maintenance or faults.
What are the benefits of dual RE-S-1800X4-16G route engines?
Dual RE-S-1800X4-16G route engines provide redundant control-plane processing, advanced routing protocols, and up to 16 GB of DRAM for optimal performance and convergence.
What power and cooling features are included?
This system includes redundant AC power trays and hot-swappable dual fan trays with front-to-back cooling, ensuring continuous operation under varying thermal loads.
What rack and physical dimensions apply?
The MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC occupies 14 RU, measures 673 mm (W) x 775 mm (D) x 615 mm (H), and weighs approximately 64 kg fully loaded, fitting standard 19-inch data center racks.
How is this product 'built to stock'?
It arrives factory-configured with dual SCBE2, dual RE-S-1800X4-16G, AC power and fan trays, reducing lead times and streamlining deployment in high-availability environments.
What software licensing is required?
You need Junos OS universal routing software; optional feature licenses (e.g., MPLS, PTP, Ethernet VPN) are available separately to unlock advanced capabilities.
How do I manage and monitor the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC?
Management options include Junos CLI, Junos Space Network Management Platform, CLI scripting, NETCONF/YANG, and native telemetry for real-time analytics and automation.
What network protocols does it support?
It supports IPv4/IPv6 unicast and multicast, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS L2/L3 VPNs, EVPN, Segment Routing, and advanced QoS for carrier-grade deployments.
What is the typical power consumption?
Under full load, the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC consumes approximately 1,200 W; redundant AC power supplies share the load and support 100–240 VAC input.
How easily can I upgrade the system?
You can hot-swap SCBE2s, route engines, power supplies, fan trays, and add PIM modules without downtime, enabling seamless capacity and feature upgrades.
What warranty and support options are available?
Standard one-year hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement is included; Juniper Care and advanced services are available for 24×7 support and expedited RMA.
What is the lead time for delivery?
As a 'built to stock' configuration, typical lead time is 1–2 weeks depending on regional inventory and shipping schedules.
How does the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC enhance network reliability?
Redundant SCBE2s, route engines, power and cooling modules with stateful switchover and hot-swappable components deliver unmatched uptime and operational continuity.
Can the MX480-P3-SCBE2-AC be used in Juniper’s Virtual Chassis configurations?
While the MX480 supports Virtual Chassis Fabric, this SKU is optimized for standalone operation; consult Juniper for VCF-specific hardware and licensing.