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PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR Overview
PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR is a high-performance enterprise router engineered with a modular architecture designed for scalable network deployments. It offers versatile power options with an AC power supply and integrates a balanced mix of WAN and LAN interfaces, enabling it to support various connectivity needs while delivering integrated voice, video, and WAN optimization services. Its modular capabilities allow for flexible expansion, ensuring that businesses can customize and upgrade the unit as demand evolves.
The router features robust VPN support with IPSec and SSL VPN functionalities, ensuring secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity. With high throughput capacity, redundant design for enhanced reliability, and industry-leading performance, PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR is ideally suited for enterprise environments requiring resilient, secure, and high-speed network infrastructures in mission-critical applications.
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PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR 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
- 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, MPLS
- Remote Management
- SSH, HTTPS, Telnet
- Compliance Standards
- FCC, CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice, Video, WAN Optimization
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 10 Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall, Intrusion Prevention, Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45, SFP
- Power
- 350 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR Use Case
Tier 1 ISP Multi-Terabit MPLS Core Backbone
A Tier 1 service provider deploys the PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR-PTX1000 3rd-gen 72-port AC system as its primary LSR to aggregate up to 7.2 Tbps of MPLS traffic across multiple POPs. By leveraging dense 100 GbE ports and hardware-accelerated label switching, the network achieves sub-50 µs latency and 5-nines availability. Outcome: a highly scalable, low-OPEX backbone that accelerates new service roll-out by 40% and reduces inter-POP transit costs by 25%.
Hyperscale Cloud Interconnect Fabric
A leading cloud provider uses the PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR-PTX1000 to build its east-west data center fabric, provisioning 72 high-density AC ports for multi-terabit peering between availability zones. Integrated automation via native CLI and NetConf/YANG accelerates service provisioning by 60%. Outcome: seamless workload migration, consistent sub-millisecond RTT, and a 30% reduction in capex per gigabit.
Content Delivery Network Edge Peering Node
A global CDN operator installs the PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR-PTX1000 at key Internet Exchanges to handle large-scale BGP peering with 100 GbE/400 GbE sessions. The device’s IR optics and advanced traffic grooming deliver optimized LSR performance. Outcome: improved cache hit ratios by 15%, 20% lower transit fees, and end-user latency reduction of up to 25 ms.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR |  PTX10001-36C-AO |  PTX10002-60C-AC |  PTX1K-72Q-DC-R |  PTX10002-60C-DC-IR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL / LTE | 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 |
| Compliance Standards | FCC, CE | FCC, CE | FCC, CE, RoHS | CE, FCC, RoHS | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 18 inches | 15 inches | 16.3 inches | 18 inches | N/A |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | EN55032, EN61000-6-3 | N/A | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM | NIM | EHWIC, SFP+ | NIM | SFP+ |
| Features | VPN, Firewall, IPv6 Compatible, Redundancy | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS, Syslog | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / Firewall / IPv6 Compatible / Redundancy |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A |
| 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 | VPN / WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / Combo Ports |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4, IPv6 | TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, BGP | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, OSPF, BGP | IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP |
| Power | 350 Watt | 250 W | 250W | 400W | 60W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | Redundant AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply |
| Product Name | PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR | PTX10001-36C-AO | PTX10002-60C-AC Secure Modular Enterprise Router | PTX1K-72Q-DC-R Enterprise Modular Router | PTX10002-60C-DC-IR |
| Product Type | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router | Enterprise Router |
| QoS Features | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Remote Management | SSH, HTTPS, Telnet | Telnet, SSH, SNMP | SSH, SNMP, HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTPS | SSH, Telnet, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF/BGP/EIGRP/Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | UL 60950-1 | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | ETSI EN 300 019 | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Industrial |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / DMVPN | IPSec/SSL VPN/GRE/DMVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | N/A |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | N/A |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nadir Hussain
4
High port density with stable performance.
O
Oskar Jensen
4
Power efficient AC deployment.
R
Rehan Siddiqui
5
Good choice for IR workloads.
S
Sven Adler
5
Very reliable platform.
Questions & Answers
What is the PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR PTX1000 3rd generation 72-port AC system?
The PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR is a high-performance, 72-port AC packet transport system built on Juniper’s PTX1000 3rd generation platform for large-scale LSR and peering applications.
What high-scale routing use cases does PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR support?
The PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR supports large-scale LSR, Internet peering, and backbone aggregation, delivering deterministic low latency at multi-Tbps scale.
How many 100GbE and 400GbE ports are available on PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
The chassis provides up to 72 QSFP28 ports, configurable for 100GbE or 400GbE interfaces to meet diverse bandwidth needs.
What switching capacity and throughput does PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR deliver?
The system delivers up to 12.8 Tbps of full-duplex switching capacity with wire-speed forwarding for all ports.
What are the AC power requirements for PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
The PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR operates on dual 100–240V AC power inputs, supporting 50/60 Hz for global deployment.
Does the PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR support redundant power supplies?
Yes, it features dual hot-swappable AC power modules for N+1 redundancy and uninterrupted operation.
Which routing protocols are supported on PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
It supports BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, and advanced traffic engineering protocols.
What network operating system runs on PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
The device runs Juniper’s Junos OS with full feature parity, automated updates, and programmability via PyEZ and NETCONF.
How scalable is the PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR platform?
The chassis scales from 1.6 to 12.8 Tbps with optional fabric modules, supporting pay-as-you-grow density expansion.
What cooling and environmental specifications apply to PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
The system uses front-to-back airflow with variable-speed fans, operating in 0°C to 40°C and up to 5,000 feet altitude.
Which management interfaces are available on PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
It offers an out-of-band RJ-45 management port, USB console, and in-band SSH/NETCONF for secure remote administration.
What security features are built into PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
The platform includes control-plane protection, MACsec encryption support, secure boot, and role-based access control.
Is PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR compatible with existing PTX1000 modules?
Yes, it interoperates seamlessly with earlier PTX1000 line cards and fabric modules for mixed-generation deployments.
What warranty and support options are offered for PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR?
Juniper provides a one-year limited warranty, with optional Juniper Care support for 24×7 hardware replacement and software updates.
Which certifications and compliance standards does PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR meet?
The product is NEBS Level 3 certified and complies with CE, FCC, UL, RoHS, and CB safety and environmental standards.
What is involved in deploying the PTX1K-72Q-AC-IR in a data center?
Deployment requires a 19-inch rack, appropriate power cabling, network fiber connections, and Junos OS provisioning via CLI or API.