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MX480-PREMIUM2-AC is a fixed, rack-mount appliance designed with dual WAN capabilities and eight LAN ports to deliver robust connectivity and secure data routing for enterprise environments. It features an AC power supply with built-in redundancy, integrated IPSec and SSL VPN support, and a hardware firewall, ensuring reliable performance and uncompromised security.
Engineered for high throughput of up to 1 Gbps and optimized for static routing, MX480-PREMIUM2-AC meets the demands of high-performance network infrastructures. Ideal for enterprise use cases, its cloud-managed platform, redundant design, and comprehensive security features enable scalable, efficient connectivity across diverse IT environments.
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A Tier-1 mobile operator deploys MX480-PREMIUM2-AC with configurable redundant RE SCBs/PEMs at its aggregation sites to deliver 5G backhaul with sub-50 ms failover. By leveraging dual-route-engines and hot-swap PEMs, the solution sustains 3.2 Tbps of packet throughput and deterministic latency for ultra-low-latency mobile services. Outcome: Carrier-grade uptime, streamlined maintenance windows and guaranteed SLA compliance for next-gen 5G traffic.
A global enterprise connects on-premises data centers to AWS and Azure using MX480-BASE-AC with redundant REs and SCBs/PEMs, supporting EVPN-VXLAN and 100 GbE interfaces. The chassis’ multi-terabit backplane and hitless hardware switchover enable seamless workload mobility, automated path optimization and end-to-end encryption. Outcome: Flexible multi-cloud continuity, predictable performance for mission-critical applications and reduced operational complexity.
An international enterprise implements an MPLS-based VPN backbone on MX480-PREMIUM2-AC configured with redundant routing engines and SCBs/PEMs to connect 200+ sites with advanced traffic engineering. Built-in non-stop routing and sub-50 ms FRR ensure uninterrupted VoIP, video conferencing and ERP traffic. Outcome: Simplified centralized management, consistent QoS across continents and guaranteed business-critical application availability.
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 MX480-PREMIUM2-AC |  MX240-PREMIUM3-ACL |  MX480BASE-DC |  MX480BASE3-DC |  MX204-R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Fixed | Fixed | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic / DSL |
| Built-in Security Features | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall, Intrusion Prevention | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection | Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | CE, FCC | FCC, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC / CE | FCC / CE / RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 17 inches | 16 inches | N/A | 18 inches | 18.0 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | FCC / CE | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | NIM / SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / SD-WAN | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, ACL | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / Integrated Services | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / WAN Optimization |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches | 2.0 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | N/A | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | 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 | 2 GB | 4 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, VPN | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Power | 150W | 350W | 150W | 300W | 400W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply with Redundancy |
| Product Name | MX480-PREMIUM2-AC | MX240-PREMIUM3-ACL | MX480BASE-DC | MX480BASE3-DC | MX204-R Enterprise Router |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | HTTPS / SNMP | HTTPS, SSH, SNMP | HTTPS, SSH, SNMP | CLI / SNMP / HTTPS | SSH / Telnet / SNMP / HTTPS |
| Routing Protocols | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL Listed | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2.4 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Industrial |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | 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 | 28 lbs | N/A | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 19 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches | 19.0 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Premium2 AC chassis delivered consistent high availability.
Redundant systems worked flawlessly together.
Good performance under sustained load.
Reliable core routing solution.
Very stable and predictable.
The MX480-PREMIUM2-AC is a high-performance modular router chassis optimized for service provider networks, offering scalable throughput, configurable redundant Routing Engines (REs), Switch Control Boards (SCBs) and Power Entry Modules (PEMs).
The MX480-BASE-AC chassis provides an empty 3U enclosure with fan trays, AC power supply bays, a Switch Control Board slot and dual Routing Engine slots for customer-installed SCBs, PEMs and REs.
Install two identical RE-S or RE-S+ modules in the dual RE slots to enable active/passive redundancy and non-disruptive failover.
The MX480 supports SCB-E, SCB-X or SCB-L models, each providing programmable fabric capacity and varied slot densities for flexible switching requirements.