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MX480BASE3-DC
MX480 8 Slot Base 3 Chassis with DC Power Supply
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MX480BASE3-DC Overview
MX480BASE3-DC is a high-performance enterprise router engineered with a modular architecture that supports integrated services such as voice and video while offering DC power options with redundancy. Designed for robust network deployments, it features dual WAN configurations with 2 WAN ports and 8 LAN ports, as well as built-in VPN capabilities including IPSec, SSL VPN, DMVPN, and FlexVPN to secure data across diverse environments.
MX480BASE3-DC delivers exceptional throughput capacity of 2.4 Gbps and incorporates high availability with stacking and modular upgrade options via 3+ slots. Optimized for enterprise use cases, this rack-mount router supports dynamic routing protocols, advanced firewall features, and comprehensive management via CLI, SNMP, and HTTPS, making it ideal for demanding networks requiring reliable performance and integrated security.
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MX480BASE3-DC Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN
- Power Source
- DC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic
- 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
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Remote Management
- CLI / SNMP / HTTPS
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / Integrated Services
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- FCC / CE
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 2.4 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM / SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Power
- 300W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- MX480BASE3-DC
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
MX480BASE3-DC Use Case
Carrier-Grade Core Routing for Tier-1 Service Providers
In a Tier-1 telecom backbone, operators deploy the MX480BASE3-DC-MX480 8 Slot Base 3 Chassis with DC Power Supply to aggregate multiple 100GbE/400GbE line cards and run high-scale MPLS, BGP and EVPN services. This chassis delivers up to 1.6 Tbps of non-blocking throughput, carrier-grade redundancy, and hitless failover. Outcome: 99.999% network availability, sub-50 µs latency, simplified maintenance and reduced TCO.
Enterprise Data Center WAN Aggregation & Virtualization
Large enterprises use the MX480BASE3-DC-MX480 8 Slot Base 3 Chassis with DC Power Supply to consolidate branch and cloud connections into a single WAN aggregation node. The system supports EVPN-VXLAN, advanced QoS and high-density 10/25/100GbE interfaces. Outcome: streamlined network operations, 30% lower power consumption, faster service rollout and centralized automation for enhanced security and compliance.
5G Mobile Edge Computing & Network Slicing
Mobile operators deploy the MX480BASE3-DC-MX480 8 Slot Base 3 Chassis with DC Power Supply at edge POPs to host MEC workloads and orchestrate 5G network slices. The chassis’ compact footprint, DC resiliency and modular slot architecture support ultra-low latency, multi-tenant isolation and seamless scale-out. Outcome: sub-10 ms application response times, rapid slice provisioning and maximized spectrum efficiency.
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Product Comparison Table 
 MX480BASE3-DC |  CHAS-BP3-MX480-S |  MX480BASE-AC |  MX240-PREM3-DC |  CHAS-BP3-MX240-S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic |
| 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 / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC / CE | CE / FCC / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | IEEE / FCC / CE | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 16 inches | N/A | 18 inches | 20 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | FCC / CE | N/A | N/A | FCC Part 15 | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM / SFP+ | NIM / SFP+ | N/A | SFP+ | NIM |
| Features | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / Integrated Services | VPN / Firewall / Intrusion Prevention | VPN, Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL Filtering | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | N/A | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | N/A | 1.75 inches | 2.5 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | WAN Optimization, Content Filtering | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | N/A | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | N/A | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, IPSec | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS |
| Power | 300W | 480W | N/A | 120W | 250 W |
| Power Source | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | MX480BASE3-DC | CHAS-BP3-MX480-S | MX480BASE-AC | MX240-PREM3-DC | CHAS-BP3-MX240-S |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Security Appliance | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | CLI / SNMP / HTTPS | SNMP / CLI / Web GUI | Cloud-based management | SSH / HTTPS / SNMP | HTTPS, SSH, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | RoHS / CE | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | UL Certified | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 2.4 Gbps | 480 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec VPN (Meraki Auto VPN) | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mark Phillips
5
Handled large routing tables effortlessly.
V
Victor Grant
5
Rock solid uptime.
D
Daniel Brooks
4
Carrier grade performance.
J
James Walker
5
Very satisfied.
Questions & Answers
What is the MX480BASE3-DC chassis?
The MX480BASE3-DC is an 8-slot Juniper MX480 Base 3 router chassis equipped with a DC power supply for high-performance edge and core applications.
How many line-card slots does the MX480 8 Slot Base 3 Chassis support?
The MX480BASE3-DC supports eight full-height, single-width line-card slots, providing flexible port density and interface options.
What type of power supply is included with MX480BASE3-DC?
The chassis includes a dual input −48 VDC power system with optional redundant DC power modules for continuous operation.
What is the maximum throughput of the MX480BASE3-DC?
Configured with Trio™ line cards, the MX480BASE3-DC delivers up to 2.5 Tbps of full-duplex routing capacity.
Which line cards are compatible with the MX480BASE3-DC chassis?
The MX480BASE3-DC supports all Juniper MX-Series Trio and ExpressPlus line cards, including 10 GbE, 40 GbE, and 100 GbE interfaces.
Can I add redundant power modules to the MX480 8 Slot Base 3 Chassis?
Yes. The chassis features two hot-swappable DC power module bays for N+1 redundancy and five-bus power protection.
What cooling features are available on the MX480BASE3-DC?
The MX480BASE3-DC uses front-to-back airflow with six hot-swappable fan trays and variable-speed fans for optimized thermal management.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MX480BASE3-DC?
The chassis measures 17.5″W x 19.5″D x 7.75″H (4 RU) and weighs approximately 72 lbs (32.7 kg) fully loaded.
What operating temperature range does the MX480BASE3-DC support?
The MX480BASE3-DC operates reliably between 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C) with altitude support up to 5,000 m.
Which Juniper operating system powers MX480BASE3-DC?
The chassis runs Junos OS, offering modular, carrier-grade routing features and advanced automation capabilities.
Is the MX480BASE3-DC suitable for service provider networks?
Yes. With 2.5 Tbps capacity, carrier-grade reliability, and advanced MPLS/Segment Routing, it’s ideal for service providers.
How do I install the DC power supply in the MX480BASE3-DC?
Slide the DC power module into the rear bay until it clicks, then secure it using the captive screw; the system auto-detects the module.
What redundancy options does the MX480 8 Slot Base 3 Chassis offer?
It provides redundant Routing Engines, power modules, control boards, fan trays, and fabric modules to ensure continuous uptime.
What warranty comes with the MX480BASE3-DC?
Juniper offers a one-year limited hardware warranty, covering parts replacement and 8×5 NBD support, with optional extensions.
Where can I purchase the MX480BASE3-DC chassis?
You can buy the MX480BASE3-DC directly from Juniper’s authorized distributors or online through certified resellers worldwide.