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MX480BASE3-AC
MX480 BASE BNDL AC POWER
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MX480BASE3-AC is a high-performance modular router engineered for enterprise environments that demand reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity. It features a robust modular chassis design, multiple AC power supply options with redundancy, dedicated WAN and LAN interfaces, and integrated services for voice, video, and WAN optimization. Its advanced VPN capabilities—including IPSec, SSL, and MPLS VPN—ensure secure remote access and enhanced data protection while delivering exceptional throughput performance.
MX480BASE3-AC further distinguishes itself with flexible modular capabilities that allow for expansion via NIM and SFP+ slots, alongside built‐in high availability and QoS features to reliably manage critical network traffic. Ideal for enterprise applications such as data center interconnect, branch office aggregation, and carrier-grade routing, this router combines efficient routing protocols with comprehensive firewall and intrusion prevention features to meet the most demanding network use cases.
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In a large enterprise data center, IT architects deploy the MX480BASE3-AC-MX480 BASE BNDL AC POWER to power dual redundant fabric cards and route multi-terabit traffic across corporate applications. By leveraging AC power redundancy and hot-swappable power supplies, businesses achieve >99.999% network uptime, meet stringent SLA requirements, and eliminate single points of failure for mission-critical services.
A global service provider implements the MX480BASE3-AC-MX480 BASE BNDL AC POWER at its metro POPs to aggregate hundreds of customer circuits over MPLS and Ethernet. The integrated AC power bundle supports N+1 redundancy and simplifies rack design, enabling rapid site roll-outs, predictable energy consumption, and a 20% reduction in total cost of ownership for edge network deployments.
A multi-site retail chain uses the MX480BASE3-AC-MX480 BASE BNDL AC POWER to create secure, high-throughput connections between regional data centers and public cloud environments. With stable AC power provisioning and advanced QoS, the solution ensures consistent application performance, accelerates cloud migration, and delivers robust disaster recovery capabilities across all locations.
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 MX480BASE3-AC |  MX240BASE-AC-LOW |  MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-HIGH |  MX480-PREM3-DC |  MX240BASE-DC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular Chassis | Fixed | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL / LTE | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS, FCC, CE | FCC / CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | FCC, CE | FCC / CE / UL |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 20 inches | N/A | 15 inches | 17 inches | 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+ | NIM, EHWIC | NIM / SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, QoS, Redundancy | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / Threat Management | VPN, Firewall, QoS, Redundancy | VPN, Firewall, MPLS, IPv6 Compatible | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount Chassis | Rack-mount |
| Height | 4.5 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | WAN Optimization / VPN | Voice, Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 8 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | N/A | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP, MPLS, VoIP, IPTV | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 800W | 55 Watts | 350W | 450W | 350W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply with Redundant Option | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | MX480BASE3-AC | MX240BASE-AC-LOW | MX240-PREMIUM2-AC-HIGH | MX480-PREM3-DC | MX240BASE-DC |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Cloud-Managed Security Appliance | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS | Cloud Management | SSH, Telnet, HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | CLI / Web Interface / SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing |
| Safety | UL Certified | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 480 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / MPLS VPN | IPSec / Auto VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 50 lbs | N/A | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | N/A | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Base 3 AC chassis provides a strong foundation for MX480 builds.
Stable midplane and good thermal design.
Easy to customize for our routing requirements.
Consistent uptime since deployment.
Enterprise grade chassis with predictable behavior.
The MX480BASE3-AC is a Juniper Networks MX480 router bundle that includes the base chassis and AC power supplies for high-performance edge and core routing.
It delivers up to 480 Gbps per slot, space-efficient design, redundant AC power, and advanced MPLS, IPv6 and Carrier Ethernet services.
The bundle includes two 1,200 W hot-swappable AC power supplies with support for 100–240 VAC input and N+1 redundancy.
The MX480BASE3-AC supports up to 6 Tbps of chassis throughput and 480 Gbps per Routing Engine slot.