Which power options are supported by this bundle?

This bundle supports dual hot-swappable AC power supplies designed for 100–240V AC input, delivering high availability and easy replacement without downtime.

Is the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM compatible with existing MX960 line cards?

Yes, the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM chassis is backward-compatible with all MX960 line cards and interface modules for seamless network expansion.

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the MX960 chassis?

The MX960 chassis measures 8.75 x 17.4 x 25.6 inches (H x W x D) and weighs approximately 81 lbs (excluding modules), fitting standard 19-inch racks.

How much power does the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM consume?

Typical power consumption is 350W under nominal load, with a maximum of 1,200W when fully populated, supporting efficient energy management.

What cooling features does the MX960 Premium Chassis offer?

The chassis includes front-to-back redundant fans and advanced airflow channels in the Enhanced Midplane to maintain optimal operating temperatures under full load.

Can the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM be managed remotely?

Yes, remote management is provided via dedicated out-of-band management ports on each Routing Engine and SCB-E, supporting industry-standard protocols like SSH and SNMP.

What software release is supported on the MX960 chassis?

The MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM bundle supports Junos OS Release 18.4R3 and later, offering advanced routing, security, and automation features.

How does the bundle support network scalability?

With redundant SCB-E switching cards and an Enhanced Midplane supporting over 1.2 Tbps backplane bandwidth, the MX960 chassis scales to meet high-performance network demands.

What warranty and support are available with this bundle?

The MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM includes a one-year limited hardware warranty and 24/7 access to Juniper Networks Technical Assistance Center for rapid issue resolution.

What environment operating conditions are required?

The chassis operates between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) with up to 90% relative humidity non-condensing, suitable for standard data center conditions.

How easy is it to install the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM bundle?

Installation follows a tool-less rail kit design and intuitive cable management, allowing experienced technicians to rack and power the system in under two hours.

Where can I purchase the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM bundle?

The MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM is available through certified Juniper Networks resellers and distributors worldwide, with options for expedited shipping and on-site deployment services.

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MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM Overview

MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM is a high-performance, modular enterprise router engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern networks. Built on a robust chassis-based architecture, it features redundant AC power options, multiple WAN and LAN interfaces, and integrated services including voice, video, and WAN optimization to support a wide array of networking applications.

Optimized for secure, scalable deployments, MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM delivers advanced VPN capabilities (IPSec and SSL VPN among others), exceptional throughput performance of up to 20 Gbps, and modular expansion slots for future growth. Its proven redundancy and high availability make it ideally suited for enterprise environments requiring robust performance, reliable connectivity, and versatile routing for core and edge network use cases.

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MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM Specifications

Product Type: Enterprise Router
VPN Support: IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN
Power Source: AC Power Supply / Redundant
Routing Protocols: OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing
Broadband: Fiber Optic
Architecture: Modular
WAN Configuration: Dual WAN
WAN Ports: Modular WAN
LAN Ports: Modular LAN
Ethernet Technology: 10G
Wi-Fi Standard: N/A
Connectivity Type: Wired
Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP
Remote Management: SSH, Telnet, SNMP
Compliance Standards: FCC, CE
Wireless Support: No
Speed/Capacity: 10G/20G
Firewall Features: Yes
Features: VPN, Firewall, High Availability, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy, Modular
Use Case: Enterprise
Management: Managed
Form Factor: Chassis
Integrated Services: Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
High Availability Support: Supported
Safety: N/A
EMC: N/A
Telecom: N/A
Throughput Capacity: 20 Gbps
QoS Features: Supported
Built-in Security Features: Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
Expansion Slots: NIM, SM-X
Modular Slots Available: 3+ Slots
Stacking Capability: Yes
5G Support: No
Memory: 8 GB
Flash Memory: 512 MB
Interface Ports: RJ-45, SFP, SFP+
Power: 550W
Device Type: Router
Product Name: MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM
Height: 4 inches
Width: 17 inches
Depth: 28 inches
Weight: 60 lbs

MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM Use Case

Use Case 1: Carrier-Grade Core Network Resilience

In a Tier-1 service provider’s core network, the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM-MX960 Premium Chassis Bundle with Enhanced Midplane delivers non-stop forwarding and ultra-high port density for 100/400 GbE interfaces. Redundant Routing Engines and SCB-E enable in-service software upgrades without packet loss, while redundant AC Power and the Extended Cable Manager streamline maintenance, maximize uptime and ensure carrier-grade reliability.

Use Case 2: Hyperscale Data Center Spine-Leaf Aggregation

As the spine router in a hyperscale data center, the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM-MX960 Premium Chassis Bundle with Enhanced Midplane supports massive east-west traffic with 3 Tb/s fabric capacity and enhanced midplane bandwidth. Dual Routing Engines and SCB-E redundancy guarantee five-nines availability, and the Extended Cable Manager optimizes airflow and cable tracing for simplified operations and faster service rollout.

Use Case 3: Ultra-Low-Latency Financial Trading Backbone

In a high-frequency trading environment, the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM-MX960 Premium Chassis Bundle with Enhanced Midplane provides deterministic, ultra-low-latency forwarding over 100 GbE links. Redundant Routing Engines and SCB-E ensure zero packet loss during microbursts, while redundant AC Power and structured cable management minimize failover time, delivering consistent performance and full compliance with financial regulations.

Quality Certifications

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Product Comparison Table

	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM	MX960-PREM3DC-ECM	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC	MX960-PREMIUM3-DC	MX960-PREM3AC-ECM
5G Support	No	No	No	No	No
Architecture	Modular	Modular	Fixed	Modular	Modular
Broadband	Fiber Optic	N/A	N/A	Fiber Optic / LTE	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	FCC, CE, RoHS	FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria	FCC / CE	FCC, CE, RoHS
Connectivity Type	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Depth	28 inches	N/A	18 inches	25.0 inches	18 in
Device Type	Router	Router	Router	Router	Router
EMC	N/A	N/A	N/A	FCC Part 15 Class A / CE	N/A
Ethernet Technology	10G	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Expansion Slots	NIM, SM-X	NIM	N/A	NIM	NIM / EHWIC
Features	VPN, Firewall, High Availability, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy, Modular	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, VoIP	VPN, Intrusion Prevention, Advanced Malware Protection, Cloud Management	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS
Firewall Features	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flash Memory	512 MB	512 MB	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB
Form Factor	Chassis	Chassis	Rack-mount	Chassis	Chassis
Height	4 inches	N/A	1.75 inches	4.4 inches	4.5 in
High Availability Support	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Integrated Services	Voice, Video, WAN Optimization	Voice, Video, WAN Optimization	N/A	Voice / Video / WAN Optimization	Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
Interface Ports	RJ-45, SFP, SFP+	RJ-45, SFP	RJ-45, SFP	RJ-45 / SFP+ / Combo Ports	RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+
LAN Ports	Modular LAN	Modular LAN	8 LAN Ports	Modular LAN	Modular LAN
Management	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Memory	8 GB	16 GB	4 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Modular Slots Available	3+ Slots	3+ Slots	N/A	3+ Slots	3+ Slots
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP	OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, Static Routing	OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing	IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
Power	550W	650W	400W	750 Watt	500 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply	DC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant
Product Name	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM	MX960-PREM3DC-ECM	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC	MX960-PREMIUM3-DC	MX960-PREM3AC-ECM
Product Type	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router
QoS Features	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Remote Management	SSH, Telnet, SNMP	SSH, SNMP, Telnet	Cisco Meraki Dashboard	SSH / Telnet / SNMP	SSH, SNMP, Telnet
Routing Protocols	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing
Safety	N/A	N/A	N/A	UL Listed	N/A
Speed/Capacity	10G/20G	10 Gbps	Gigabit	Gigabit	Gigabit
Stacking Capability	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Telecom	N/A	N/A	N/A	TIA/EIA	N/A
Throughput Capacity	20 Gbps	10 Gbps	5 Gbps	400 Gbps	80 Gbps
Use Case	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise
VPN Support	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE
WAN Configuration	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN
WAN Ports	Modular WAN	Modular WAN	2 WAN	4 WAN	Modular WAN
Weight	60 lbs	N/A	35 lbs	45 lbs	55 lbs
Wi-Fi Standard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Width	17 inches	N/A	17 inches	17.5 inches	17.5 in
Wireless Support	No	No	No	No	No

Reviews & Ratings

Farid Khan

Premium3 AC ECM system delivered top tier stability.

Geoffrey Adams

Excellent airflow and cable organization.

Hassan Zaki

High availability worked flawlessly.

Ivan Markovic

Strong performance for core routing.

Jasper Cole

Very satisfied with deployment.

Questions & Answers

What does the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM bundle include?

The MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM chassis bundle includes a MX960 Premium Chassis with Enhanced Midplane, two redundant Routing Engines (REs), dual SCB-E switching cards, dual AC power supplies, and an Extended Cable Manager.

What is the Enhanced Midplane on the MX960 chassis?

The Enhanced Midplane provides increased backplane bandwidth and signal integrity, enabling high-performance data throughput and simplified field upgrades without service disruption.

How does redundancy improve chassis reliability?

Redundant Routing Engines, switching cards, and power supplies eliminate single points of failure to ensure continuous operation and maximize network availability.

What is the function of the Extended Cable Manager?

The Extended Cable Manager organizes and secures cable routing for efficient airflow, simplified maintenance, and optimized chassis cooling efficiency.

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MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM Overview

MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM Specifications

Product Type

Enterprise Router

VPN Support

IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN

Power Source

AC Power Supply / Redundant

Routing Protocols

OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing

Broadband

Fiber Optic

Architecture

Modular

WAN Configuration

Dual WAN

WAN Ports

Modular WAN

LAN Ports

Modular LAN

Ethernet Technology

10G

Wi-Fi Standard

N/A

Connectivity Type

Wired

Network Protocols

IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP

Remote Management

SSH, Telnet, SNMP

Compliance Standards

FCC, CE

Wireless Support

Speed/Capacity

10G/20G

Firewall Features

Yes

Features

VPN, Firewall, High Availability, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy, Modular

Use Case

Enterprise

Management

Managed

Form Factor

Chassis

Integrated Services

Voice, Video, WAN Optimization

High Availability Support

Supported

Safety

N/A

EMC

N/A

Telecom

N/A

Throughput Capacity

20 Gbps

QoS Features

Supported

Built-in Security Features

Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection

Expansion Slots

NIM, SM-X

Modular Slots Available

3+ Slots

Stacking Capability

Yes

5G Support

Memory

8 GB

Flash Memory

512 MB

Interface Ports

RJ-45, SFP, SFP+

Power

550W

Device Type

Router

Product Name

MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM

Height

4 inches

Width

17 inches

Depth

28 inches

Weight

60 lbs

MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM Use Case

Use Case 1: Carrier-Grade Core Network Resilience

Use Case 2: Hyperscale Data Center Spine-Leaf Aggregation

Use Case 3: Ultra-Low-Latency Financial Trading Backbone

Product Comparison Table

	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM	MX960-PREM3DC-ECM	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC	MX960-PREMIUM3-DC	MX960-PREM3AC-ECM
5G Support	No	No	No	No	No
Architecture	Modular	Modular	Fixed	Modular	Modular
Broadband	Fiber Optic	N/A	N/A	Fiber Optic / LTE	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	FCC, CE, RoHS	FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria	FCC / CE	FCC, CE, RoHS
Connectivity Type	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired
Depth	28 inches	N/A	18 inches	25.0 inches	18 in
Device Type	Router	Router	Router	Router	Router
EMC	N/A	N/A	N/A	FCC Part 15 Class A / CE	N/A
Ethernet Technology	10G	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000	10/100/1000
Expansion Slots	NIM, SM-X	NIM	N/A	NIM	NIM / EHWIC
Features	VPN, Firewall, High Availability, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy, Modular	VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, VoIP	VPN, Intrusion Prevention, Advanced Malware Protection, Cloud Management	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS / Syslog	VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS
Firewall Features	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Flash Memory	512 MB	512 MB	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB
Form Factor	Chassis	Chassis	Rack-mount	Chassis	Chassis
Height	4 inches	N/A	1.75 inches	4.4 inches	4.5 in
High Availability Support	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Integrated Services	Voice, Video, WAN Optimization	Voice, Video, WAN Optimization	N/A	Voice / Video / WAN Optimization	Voice / Video / WAN Optimization
Interface Ports	RJ-45, SFP, SFP+	RJ-45, SFP	RJ-45, SFP	RJ-45 / SFP+ / Combo Ports	RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+
LAN Ports	Modular LAN	Modular LAN	8 LAN Ports	Modular LAN	Modular LAN
Management	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed	Managed
Memory	8 GB	16 GB	4 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Modular Slots Available	3+ Slots	3+ Slots	N/A	3+ Slots	3+ Slots
Network Protocols	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP	OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, Static Routing	OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, Static Routing	IPv4 / IPv6 / MPLS	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS
Power	550W	650W	400W	750 Watt	500 W
Power Source	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply	DC Power Supply / Redundant	AC Power Supply / Redundant
Product Name	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM	MX960-PREM3DC-ECM	MX960-PREMIUM3-AC	MX960-PREMIUM3-DC	MX960-PREM3AC-ECM
Product Type	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router	Enterprise Router
QoS Features	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported	Supported
Remote Management	SSH, Telnet, SNMP	SSH, SNMP, Telnet	Cisco Meraki Dashboard	SSH / Telnet / SNMP	SSH, SNMP, Telnet
Routing Protocols	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / IS-IS / Static Routing
Safety	N/A	N/A	N/A	UL Listed	N/A
Speed/Capacity	10G/20G	10 Gbps	Gigabit	Gigabit	Gigabit
Stacking Capability	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Telecom	N/A	N/A	N/A	TIA/EIA	N/A
Throughput Capacity	20 Gbps	10 Gbps	5 Gbps	400 Gbps	80 Gbps
Use Case	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise	Enterprise
VPN Support	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE
WAN Configuration	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN	Dual WAN
WAN Ports	Modular WAN	Modular WAN	2 WAN	4 WAN	Modular WAN
Weight	60 lbs	N/A	35 lbs	45 lbs	55 lbs
Wi-Fi Standard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Width	17 inches	N/A	17 inches	17.5 inches	17.5 in
Wireless Support	No	No	No	No	No

Questions & Answers

What does the MX960-PREMIUM3-AC-ECM bundle include?

What is the Enhanced Midplane on the MX960 chassis?

The Enhanced Midplane provides increased backplane bandwidth and signal integrity, enabling high-performance data throughput and simplified field upgrades without service disruption.

How does redundancy improve chassis reliability?

Redundant Routing Engines, switching cards, and power supplies eliminate single points of failure to ensure continuous operation and maximize network availability.

What is the function of the Extended Cable Manager?

The Extended Cable Manager organizes and secures cable routing for efficient airflow, simplified maintenance, and optimized chassis cooling efficiency.