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MX960BASE-DC
CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 2 DC PEM
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MX960BASE-DC is a high-performance enterprise router built on a robust, modular chassis architecture designed specifically for data center environments. It features dedicated DC power options, multiple configurable WAN and LAN interface modules, integrated advanced services including IPsec, SSL, GRE, and DMVPN VPN capabilities, and scalable expansion that ensures high throughput and built-in redundancy.
MX960BASE-DC delivers consistent, enterprise-grade performance with its modular design and comprehensive integrated services that support voice, video, and WAN optimization. Its advanced routing protocols, built‑in firewall and security features, and high availability design make it ideally suited for mission‑critical applications in large-scale business and industrial use cases.
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In a Tier-1 ISP’s global core network, the MX960BASE-DC-CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 2 DC PEM delivers dual route engines, redundant switch control boards and DC power entry modules for non-stop IPv4/IPv6 routing. Its midplane architecture supports in-service software upgrades and seamless failover, ensuring uninterrupted packet forwarding across distributed PoPs. Benefit: Achieves carrier-grade reliability (>99.999% uptime), eliminates planned downtime, and reduces OPEX through simplified power and control-plane redundancy.
A leading cloud provider deploys the MX960BASE-DC-CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 2 DC PEM as the spine in a leaf-spine fabric to handle massive east-west traffic flows. Its midplane design and dual SCBs enable in-service line-card expansion and dynamic scaling up to 80 Tbps of switching capacity without traffic disruption. Benefit: Delivers ultra-low latency (<500 µs), on-demand throughput growth, and streamlined power distribution, optimizing CapEx and accelerating service rollout.
A national mobile operator leverages the MX960BASE-DC-CHASSIS MIDPLANE RE 2-SCB 2 DC PEM at regional aggregation hubs to consolidate 5G cell-site backhaul. Dual DC PEM modules and redundant SCBs ensure power diversity and control-plane resilience, while the midplane supports QoS-driven line cards for guaranteed SLAs. Benefit: Ensures sub-10 ms latency, 100% service continuity during maintenance, and simplified power infrastructure, accelerating reliable 5G deployments.
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 MX960BASE-DC |  MX960BASE-AC-ECM |  MX960-PREMIUM2-AC-ECM |  CHAS-BP-MX960-S |  MX960-PREMIUM2-DC-ECM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular / Aggregation | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | 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, Malware Protection |
| Compliance Standards | CE, FCC, RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS | IEEE / ANSI | RoHS, FCC, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired / Ethernet | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | N/A | 20 inches | 16 inches | 28 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 / 10G |
| Expansion Slots | EHWIC / SM-X | NIM | NIM, SFP+ | NIM | NIM, EHWIC, SM-X, SFP+ |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, High Availability, QoS | VPN, Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, SD-WAN, WAN Optimization | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Redundancy |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 2 GB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| Height | 4.5 inches | N/A | 4.5 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice, WAN Optimization | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP, SFP+ |
| LAN Ports | Modular LAN | Modular LAN | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | Modular LAN |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, SNMP | BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, MPLS, VPN |
| Power | 650 W | 350 W | 350 Watts | 350W | 800 Watts |
| Power Source | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply with Redundant Options | AC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | MX960BASE-DC | MX960BASE-AC-ECM | MX960-PREMIUM2-AC-ECM | CHAS-BP-MX960-S | MX960-PREMIUM2-DC-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, NetConf | SSH, SNMP, Telnet, HTTPS | SSH, SNMP, HTTPS | HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, RESTCONF |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | 10gb | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | 10gb |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 40 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 160 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Business | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | Modular WAN | Modular WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | 75 lbs | N/A | 60 lbs | 25 lbs | 90 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | N/A | 17 inches | 17 inches | 20 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
DC base chassis runs consistently with predictable performance under load.
Good airflow design and easy initial setup.
Stable operation since commissioning.
Dependable base chassis for MX960 deployments.
Satisfied with reliability and build quality.
The MX960BASE-DC is a modular base chassis for the Juniper MX960 router series, featuring a midplane, two Routing Engine bays, two Switch Control Board slots, and dual DC power entry modules, delivering up to 960 Gbps of switching capacity.
MX960BASE-DC ships with the midplane assembly, two Juniper Routing Engines, two Switch Control Boards, two DC Power Entry Modules, fan trays, and mounting brackets for 19" racks.
The MX960BASE-DC chassis supports up to 12 modular Packet Forwarding Engine slots (MPC/PIC line cards), enabling flexible port density and interface types.
The chassis includes two hot-swappable DC Power Entry Modules, each supporting -38.4 V to -72 V DC input with DC-to-DC conversion and integrated current sharing.