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CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 3 AC PEM
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MX960BASE-AC Overview
MX960BASE-AC is a high-performance enterprise router that leverages a fixed chassis design with integrated modular capabilities to deliver reliable routing and security performance. It features robust AC power options, multiple WAN/LAN interfaces, and advanced VPN functionality to meet mission-critical networking requirements.
MX960BASE-AC is engineered for demanding environments, offering integrated services such as voice, video, and WAN optimization alongside high throughput capacity and redundancy features. Its precise design supports advanced routing protocols, built-in firewall and security features, and high availability, making it a suitable solution for enterprise branch connectivity, data center interconnect, and campus networking use cases.
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MX960BASE-AC Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec, SSL VPN
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Static Routing
- Broadband
- N/A
- Architecture
- Fixed Chassis
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 x SFP+
- LAN Ports
- 2 x RJ-45
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Wi-Fi Standard
- N/A
- Connectivity Type
- Wired
- Network Protocols
- TCP/IP, IPv6, MPLS
- Remote Management
- HTTPS (Meraki Dashboard), SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE, RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, Traffic Shaping, High Availability
- 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
- 3 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Modular Slots Available
- N/A
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP+
- Power
- 370 W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- MX960BASE-AC
- Height
- 1.75 in
- Width
- 17.2 in
- Depth
- 16.4 in
- Weight
- 25 lbs
MX960BASE-AC Use Case
5G Mobile Backhaul Aggregation with MX960BASE-AC-CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 3 AC PEM
A Tier-1 mobile operator leverages the MX960BASE-AC-CHASSIS equipped with its native midplane, dual Routing Engines (RE), 2-SCB modules and three AC Power Entry Modules (PEM) to aggregate 5G cell-site traffic over 100GbE links. By enabling hitless software upgrades and N+1 power redundancy, this deployment delivers 11.2 Tbps switching capacity and sub-millisecond latency. Outcome: Ensures 99.999% network uptime, scales seamlessly for traffic spikes, and future-proofs the backhaul architecture.
Global Data Center Interconnect for Cloud Services Using MX960BASE-AC-CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 3 AC PEM
A global cloud provider implements the MX960BASE-AC-CHASSIS with midplane integration, redundant Routing Engines and 2 SCB control boards alongside three AC PEMs to establish high-capacity, low-latency links between geographically dispersed data centers. The solution supports mixed 40/100/400 GbE line cards, in-service hardware upgrades and resilient power failover. Outcome: Achieves sub-5 ms round-trip latency, reduces planned downtime by 90%, and maintains business-critical application SLAs.
Regional Internet Exchange Scaling with MX960BASE-AC-CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 3 AC PEM
A leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP) deploys the MX960BASE-AC-CHASSIS featuring its midplane, dual REs, 2-SCB modules and triple AC PEM architecture to support multi-tenant peering fabrics at massive scale. The platform accommodates up to 96 line cards and delivers deterministic power redundancy and control-plane failover. Outcome: Increases port density by 50%, accelerates BGP convergence by 30%, and maintains continuous service during hardware maintenance windows.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| MX960BASE-AC |  MX960-SERVPREM3-DC |  MX960-PREMIUM3-DC-ECM |  CHAS-BP3-MX960-ECM-S |  MX960BASE-DC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Fixed Chassis | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular / Aggregation |
| Broadband | N/A | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A | 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 / Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE, RoHS | CE, FCC, UL | FCC / CE | IEEE 802.1x / PCI-DSS / FIPS 140-2 | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired / Ethernet |
| Depth | 16.4 in | 18 inches | N/A | 14 inches | 18 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | FCC / ICES | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 / 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10G |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | NIM | NIM, EHWIC | NIM | EHWIC / SM-X |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, Traffic Shaping, High Availability | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog, CBWFQ | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Modular, Redundancy | 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 | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| Height | 1.75 in | 4 inches | N/A | 4 inches | 4.5 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP / Combo Ports | RJ-45 / SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | 2 x RJ-45 | Modular LAN | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | Modular LAN |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | N/A | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, L2TP | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS |
| Power | 370 W | 150W | N/A | 350 Watt | 650 W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | MX960BASE-AC | MX960-SERVPREM3-DC | MX960-PREMIUM3-DC-ECM | CHAS-BP3-MX960-ECM-S | MX960BASE-DC |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | HTTPS (Meraki Dashboard), SNMP | SSH, SNMP, Telnet | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, NetConf |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / MPLS | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | UL / CE | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10gb | Gigabit | 10gb |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | TIA/EIA | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 3 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 80 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 40 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec, SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 x SFP+ | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 50 lbs | N/A | 25 lbs | 75 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.2 in | 17 inches | N/A | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Saad Mahmood
5
Easy initial deployment and solid airflow design.
T
Tobias Engel
4
Reliable base for building a premium MX960 system.
U
Umair Hassan
4
No power or stability issues observed.
V
Victor Lang
5
Confidence inspiring enterprise chassis.
Questions & Answers
What is the MX960BASE-AC chassis midplane with RE 2-SCB 3 AC PEM?
The MX960BASE-AC chassis midplane is the central connectivity backplane for the Juniper MX960 router series, equipped with two Routing Engine slots, an SCB3 slot, and three AC power entry modules to ensure high-availability operations.
What components are included with the MX960BASE-AC base chassis?
It includes the MX960 chassis shell, integrated midplane, two Routing Engine slots, one SCB3 slot, and three preinstalled AC power entry modules; line cards, fan trays, and power cords are sold separately.
Which AC power entry modules are installed in the chassis?
The MX960BASE-AC ships with three hot-swappable AC PEMs, each supporting 100–240 V AC input to provide N+1 power redundancy and facilitate live swapping without service interruption.
How many Routing Engines can the MX960BASE-AC chassis support?
It supports up to two Routing Engines in an active/backup redundant configuration for uninterrupted control-plane operations.
What redundancy features does the MX960BASE-AC provide?
The chassis offers dual Routing Engine slots, three hot-swappable AC power modules, redundant fabric tray support, and front-to-back hot-pluggable fan trays to maintain continuous operation during component maintenance or failure.
Which line cards are compatible with the MX960BASE-AC?
The MX960BASE-AC supports all Juniper MX Series line cards, including MPC2, MPC3, MPC4, and MPC5 modules, enabling flexible port densities and scalable throughput.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the chassis?
The chassis measures 17.5 in (W) × 21.3 in (H) × 23.1 in (D) and weighs approximately 66 kg (145 lb) empty and up to 95 kg (209 lb) when fully populated with modules.
What cooling and airflow requirements does the MX960BASE-AC need?
It requires front-to-back airflow delivered by six hot-swappable fan trays, with an ambient operating temperature range of 5 °C to 40 °C and compliance with EIA-approved rack airflow management.
What are the environmental operating specifications?
The chassis operates in temperatures from 5 °C to 40 °C, relative humidity from 5% to 90% non-condensing, altitude up to 3000 m, and meets ETSI and NEBS environmental standards.
How is the MX960BASE-AC chassis installed in a rack?
The chassis mounts in a four-post 19-inch EIA rack using optional mounting brackets; installation requires two technicians, standard rack tools, and adherence to the Juniper installation and grounding guidelines.
Which Junos OS version is required for the MX960BASE-AC?
The chassis supports Junos OS Release 15.1F3 or later for full hardware feature compatibility, with ongoing maintenance releases for security and performance updates.
What is the typical power consumption of the chassis?
Under full load, the MX960BASE-AC draws up to 6 kW of AC power across its three PEMs, with actual consumption varying based on line card population and traffic patterns.
Does Juniper provide a warranty for the MX960BASE-AC chassis?
Yes, the chassis includes a one-year limited hardware warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, with optional Juniper Care contracts for extended support.
What maintenance and support options are available?
Juniper Care offers 24×7 technical support, expedited hardware replacement, software updates, and access to proactive network management tools through the Juniper Evolve portal.
Can I upgrade the power entry modules in the future?
Yes, the MX960BASE-AC chassis supports hot-swappable PEMs, allowing you to upgrade to higher-capacity AC or DC modules without powering down the system or disrupting traffic.
Where can I find additional product documentation?
You can download the MX960BASE-AC data sheets, installation guides, and configuration manuals from Juniper’s official website by searching for SKU MX960BASE-AC in the Documentation section.