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MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Overview
MX480-PREMIUM3-AC is a high-performance, modular enterprise router engineered to deliver robust throughput and secure connectivity. It features a versatile architecture that supports both fixed and modular configurations with reliable AC power options and built-in redundancy, ensuring continuous operation in demanding network environments.
Designed with a mix of dual WAN interfaces and multiple LAN ports, MX480-PREMIUM3-AC integrates advanced VPN capabilities, comprehensive firewall protection, and WAN optimization services for secure branch connectivity. Its modular expansion design, high throughput capacity, and proven performance make it ideal for enterprise use cases that require scalable, resilient, and secure networking solutions.
MX480-PREMIUM3-AC price is $82,871.00, a 39.6% saving from the Juniper list price of $137,135.00. MX480-PREMIUM3-AC is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Specifications
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- 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
- 5G Support
- No
- Device Type
- Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Architecture
- Modular
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Network Protocols
- IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP
- Power
- 350W
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- Safety
- UL Listed
- Throughput Capacity
- 4 Gbps
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, IPv6 Compatible
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A
- EMC
- FCC Compliant
- Remote Management
- CLI, SNMP, WebUI
- Integrated Services
- WAN Optimization, VPN
- Product Name
- MX480-PREMIUM3-AC
MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Use Case
Core Data Center High-Availability Routing with MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Bundle
In a multinational enterprise data center, the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC bundle with redundant power and components delivers nonstop routing for mission-critical applications. By isolating AC power feeds and swappable fan trays, IT teams achieve five-nines uptime and seamless maintenance windows. Benefit: maximized business continuity and simplified operations through carrier-grade reliability.
Service Provider Edge Convergence Using MX480-PREMIUM3-AC with Redundant Components
A tier-1 service provider deploys the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC bundle at its edge POPs to aggregate multi-gigabit broadband, VPN and 5G backhaul traffic. Redundant AC power supplies and line cards enable non-disruptive upgrades and auto-failover under peak loads. Benefit: accelerated service rollouts and lower churn via guaranteed SLAs and predictable throughput.
Low-Latency Financial Trading Platform on MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Premium Bundle
A global investment bank implements the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC with redundant components across its trading floor network to support sub-microsecond order execution. Dual AC power feeds and hot-swappable fabric modules ensure zero-impact failover during hardware refreshes. Benefit: real-time market access, minimized transaction risk and measurable ROI through ultra-low-latency performance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| MX480-PREMIUM3-AC |  MX480-PREM3-AC |  MX240-PREM3-DC |  MX480BASE3-DC |  MX480-PREMIUM2-DC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A |
| 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 |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | IEEE / FCC / CE | FCC / CE | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired / Ethernet |
| Depth | N/A | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 20 in |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC Compliant | N/A | FCC Part 15 | FCC / CE | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM | SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ | NIM, SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, IPv6 Compatible | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, WAN Optimization | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / Integrated Services | VPN, Redundancy, Modular, Firewall |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis / Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 4 in |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | WAN Optimization, VPN | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP, Combo Ports |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Static |
| Power | 350W | 250 W | 120W | 300W | 350 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | MX480-PREMIUM3-AC | Cisco MX480-PREM3-AC | MX240-PREM3-DC | MX480BASE3-DC | MX480-PREMIUM2-DC |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | CLI, SNMP, WebUI | WebUI, API, SNMP | SSH / HTTPS / SNMP | CLI / SNMP / HTTPS | CLI, Web GUI, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL Listed | N/A | RoHS / CE | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | UL Certified | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 4 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 2.4 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | 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 | N/A | 30 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 in |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
Q
Qasim Raza
5
Failover testing was seamless with no traffic loss.
R
Robert Mills
5
Built to stock system simplified deployment significantly.
S
Shahid Mehmood
5
Very stable under heavy core traffic loads.
T
Thomas Reed
5
Confidence inspiring platform for mission critical routing.
Questions & Answers
What is the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC?
The MX480-PREMIUM3-AC is a high-performance Juniper Networks edge router premium bundle featuring three routing engines, dual redundant AC power supplies, and hot-swappable components for carrier-grade reliability.
What are the key features of the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC?
It offers high-density 1GbE to 100GbE interfaces, dual hot-swappable AC power supplies, redundant routing engines, front-to-back airflow fans, and advanced features like MPLS, EVPN, and SRv6.
What performance can I expect from the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC?
It delivers up to 2Tbps of system throughput with sub-100-microsecond latency and line-rate performance across all ports.
How does the redundant power supply work?
Two hot-swappable AC power supplies share the load and provide automatic failover if one unit fails, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Which line cards are supported?
The chassis supports Juniper MX Series MPC3E, MPC4E, MPC7E, and other line cards across 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE interfaces.
How many ports does the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC support?
The 17-slot chassis accommodates up to 12 line-card slots, delivering up to 240 interfaces depending on module configuration.
What management interfaces are available?
It includes the Junos OS CLI, J-Web web interface, SNMP, NETCONF, and REST APIs for comprehensive monitoring and automation.
Is this bundle eligible for Juniper Care and support?
Yes, the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC can be covered by Juniper Care for 24/7 hardware replacement, software updates, and technical support.
What are the environmental requirements for the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC?
It operates at 0–40°C (32–104°F), 5–95% non-condensing humidity, and altitudes up to 4,570m (15,000ft).
What software version is included?
It ships with Junos OS Release 18.4R1 or later, providing modular upgrades, feature parity, and security enhancements.
Is a warranty included?
The bundle includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty and a one-year software warranty, both extendable via Juniper Care contracts.
How is the router installed and configured?
Mount the 4RU chassis in a standard 19-inch rack, connect AC power and line cards, then finalize setup through the Junos OS CLI or J-Web wizard.
How does cooling work in the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC?
It uses front-to-back airflow with hot-swappable fan trays designed to maintain optimal temperatures under full load.
Does it support advanced routing protocols?
Yes, it supports OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN, Segment Routing, and SRv6 for carrier-grade routing and service virtualization.
What power options are available?
This bundle includes dual 1100W AC power supplies; additional high-capacity AC and DC power modules can be purchased separately.
Can I upgrade the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC in the field?
Yes, it supports in-service upgrades for routing engines, line cards, and power supplies without disrupting network traffic.