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.

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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.

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MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Specifications

Product Type: Enterprise Router
VPN Support: IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN
Power Source: AC Power Supply / Redundant
Routing Protocols: OSPF / BGP / Static Routing
Broadband: Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A
Architecture: Modular
WAN Configuration: Dual WAN
WAN Ports: 2 WAN
LAN Ports: 8 LAN Ports
Ethernet Technology: 10/100/1000
Wi-Fi Standard: N/A
Connectivity Type: Wired
Network Protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP
Remote Management: CLI, SNMP, WebUI
Compliance Standards: FCC, CE, RoHS
Wireless Support: No
Speed/Capacity: Gigabit
Firewall Features: Yes
Features: VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, IPv6 Compatible
Use Case: Enterprise
Management: Managed
Form Factor: Rack-mount
Integrated Services: WAN Optimization, VPN
High Availability Support: Supported
Safety: UL Listed
EMC: FCC Compliant
Telecom: N/A
Throughput Capacity: 4 Gbps
QoS Features: Supported
Built-in Security Features: Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
Expansion Slots: NIM
Modular Slots Available: 3+ Slots
Stacking Capability: Yes
5G Support: No
Memory: 4 GB
Flash Memory: 512 MB
Interface Ports: RJ-45, SFP
Power: 350W
Device Type: Router
Product Name: MX480-PREMIUM3-AC
Height: N/A
Width: N/A
Depth: N/A
Weight: N/A

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

Peter Johansson

Premium AC bundle delivered excellent redundancy and uptime.

Qasim Raza

Failover testing was seamless with no traffic loss.

Robert Mills

Built to stock system simplified deployment significantly.

Shahid Mehmood

Very stable under heavy core traffic loads.

Thomas Reed

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.

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MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Overview

MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Specifications

Product Type

Enterprise Router

VPN Support

IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN

Power Source

AC Power Supply / Redundant

Routing Protocols

OSPF / BGP / Static Routing

Broadband

Fiber Optic / DSL / N/A

Architecture

Modular

WAN Configuration

Dual WAN

WAN Ports

2 WAN

LAN Ports

8 LAN Ports

Ethernet Technology

10/100/1000

Wi-Fi Standard

N/A

Connectivity Type

Wired

Network Protocols

IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP

Remote Management

CLI, SNMP, WebUI

Compliance Standards

FCC, CE, RoHS

Wireless Support

Speed/Capacity

Gigabit

Firewall Features

Yes

Features

VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, IPv6 Compatible

Use Case

Enterprise

Management

Managed

Form Factor

Rack-mount

Integrated Services

WAN Optimization, VPN

High Availability Support

Supported

Safety

UL Listed

EMC

FCC Compliant

Telecom

N/A

Throughput Capacity

4 Gbps

QoS Features

Supported

Built-in Security Features

Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection

Expansion Slots

NIM

Modular Slots Available

3+ Slots

Stacking Capability

Yes

5G Support

Memory

4 GB

Flash Memory

512 MB

Interface Ports

RJ-45, SFP

Power

350W

Device Type

Router

Product Name

MX480-PREMIUM3-AC

Height

N/A

Width

N/A

Depth

N/A

Weight

N/A

MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Use Case

Core Data Center High-Availability Routing with MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Bundle

Service Provider Edge Convergence Using MX480-PREMIUM3-AC with Redundant Components

Low-Latency Financial Trading Platform on MX480-PREMIUM3-AC Premium Bundle

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

Questions & Answers

What is the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC?

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.