United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
Y
Yehya Hassan
5
Redundant AC system showed excellent resilience.
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R
Original Stock
Ready to Ship
PTX1000 3rd generation 72 port AC system for full IP core, n...
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R
- Description:
- PTX1000 3rd generation 72 port AC system for full IP core, no scale restrictions
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Juniper
- GTIN:
- 818216329774
- Condition:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R Overview
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R is a high-performance enterprise router built on a modular architecture that offers robust computing and networking capabilities. It provides versatile power options with an AC power supply and redundant circuitry, while supporting multiple WAN and LAN interfaces through 10/100/1000 Ethernet and SFP+ ports, ensuring secure connections and integrated services such as voice, video, and WAN optimization.
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R also delivers advanced VPN features including IPSec and SSL VPN support, and maintains exceptional throughput performance with a capacity of 72 Gbps. Its design emphasizes redundancy, scalability, and high availability with modular expansion slots and built-in firewall, intrusion prevention, and QoS features, making it ideally suited for enterprise data centers, service providers, and other high-demand environments.
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.
Request bulk order quote for PTX1K-72Q-AC-R for additional pricing. Browse the full Juniper Ptx1000/3000/5000/10000 Routers series or explore all Juniper products.
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing / N/A
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic / DSL / 4G / 5G / LTE / 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
- Remote Management
- SSH / Telnet / SNMP
- Compliance Standards
- FCC / CE
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / Firewall / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible
- 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
- 72 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
- 16 GB
- Flash Memory
- 2 GB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP+
- Power
- 350 Watt
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- PTX1K-72Q-AC-R
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 19 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
PTX1K-72Q-AC-R Use Case
Tier-1 Service Provider Edge Aggregation with Full-IP Core Scalability
A global telecom operator deploys the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R-PTX1000 3rd-gen 72-port AC system at its metro PoPs to collapse edge and core layers into a single full-IP/MPLS backbone. Leveraging 72×100 GbE density and segment-routing traffic engineering with no scale restrictions, the network delivers over 20 Tbps of capacity with sub-50 ms failover. Outcome: 30% OPEX reduction, simplified architecture and on-demand capacity growth for future service rollouts.
Hyperscale Cloud Data Center Interconnect with EVPN-VXLAN
A cloud hyperscaler implements the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R-PTX1000 across three geo-diverse data centers to build a mesh of 72×100 GbE links for EVPN-VXLAN-based overlay networking. By using a full IP core with no scale limits, the platform sustains 15 Tbps bidirectional throughput, sub-2 ms latency and seamless multi-tenant segmentation. Outcome: 40% faster provisioning, 25% improved bandwidth utilization and unified management for zero-touch provisioning.
Large-Enterprise Campus Multi-Tenant Network Virtualization
A multinational financial services firm installs the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R-PTX1000 at five major campuses to support 200,000+ users with virtualized network slices per business unit and regulatory domain. The 72-port 100 GbE fabric connects core, distribution and DMZ segments in a single full-IP core, enabling automated provisioning via NETCONF/YANG. Outcome: 50% faster service onboarding, strict tenant isolation, enhanced security posture and limitless scale for future branch expansions.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| PTX1K-72Q-AC-R |  JNP10008-CHAS-BB |  FPC3-PTX-3T-IR |  PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR |  PTX10008-BASE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic / DSL / 4G / 5G / LTE / N/A | Fiber Optic / DSL | N/A | Fiber Optic | 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 | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q | FCC / CE / RoHS | FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | 19 inches | 16.7 inches | 16 inches | N/A | 15 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | CE, FCC | 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 / SFP+ | NIM | NIM / SFP+ | NIM |
| Features | VPN / Firewall / MPLS / IPv6 Compatible | VPN / Firewall / Redundancy / Integrated Services | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 2 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 2.2 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A | 4 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video / WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice / Video / 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 | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 24 LAN Ports | Modular LAN |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots | 3+ Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power | 350 Watt | 350 Watt | 65 Watt | 250W | 500W |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant |
| Product Name | PTX1K-72Q-AC-R | JNP10008-CHAS-BB | FPC3-PTX-3T-IR | PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR | PTX10008-BASE Enterprise Router |
| 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 / Telnet / HTTP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | SSH / Telnet / SNMP | SSH, HTTPS, SNMP |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / MPLS / IS-IS / RIP / Static Routing / N/A | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / MPLS / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | CE, FCC | N/A | N/A |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 72 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise / Business | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN / N/A | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | Modular WAN |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | N/A | 35 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | N/A | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zafar Iqbal
4
Failover tests completed smoothly.
A
Alex Moreno
5
Stable high density routing.
B
Brian Oakes
4
Good option for full IP core.
D
Daniel Svensson
4
Satisfied with redundancy behavior.
Questions & Answers
What is the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R PTX1000 3rd generation 72 port AC system?
The PTX1K-72Q-AC-R is Juniper Networks’ PTX1000 3rd-generation router chassis with 72 fixed AC-powered ports, engineered for full IP core deployment without scale restrictions.
How many ports and what speeds does the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R support?
The PTX1K-72Q-AC-R offers 72 fixed ports that support up to 100 GbE per port for an aggregate capacity of 7.2 Tbps.
What is the total throughput capacity of the PTX1000 3rd generation 72 port AC system?
The PTX1K-72Q-AC-R delivers up to 7.2 Tbps of line-rate, full-duplex throughput across all 72 ports.
Does the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R support full IP core functionality?
Yes. It runs Junos OS with full IP core routing, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, multicast, and EVPN.
How scalable is the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R for growing network demands?
It offers unlimited scale with no restrictions on table size, supporting millions of routes and terabits of capacity in a single chassis.
Which routing protocols are supported on the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R?
It supports BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS L3VPN/L2VPN, multicast, Segment Routing, and EVPN for advanced core and edge use cases.
What are the power and cooling specifications for the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R?
The system uses redundant AC power supplies and front-to-rear airflow, consuming approximately 2 kW under full load with N+1 redundancy.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R?
The chassis measures 2 RU (3.5″ H × 17.5″ W × 17.0″ D) and weighs approximately 15 kg (33 lbs) fully populated.
How energy-efficient is the PTX1000 3rd generation 72 port AC system?
It features custom silicon with line-rate forwarding, optimized ASICs, and a compact form factor for industry-leading watts per gigabit.
What reliability and redundancy features does the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R offer?
It provides hot-swappable power supplies, dual redundant control boards, and field-replaceable fan trays for 99.999% availability.
How can I manage and monitor the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R?
You can manage it via Junos OS CLI, J-Series REST API, or Juniper’s Junos Space Network Director for real-time monitoring and automation.
Which deployment environments are ideal for the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R?
It is ideal for service provider cores, large enterprise data centers, and peering exchanges requiring high port density and full IP core capabilities.
How simple is the maintenance and software upgrade process?
Junos OS supports in-service software upgrades (ISSU) and modular software packages, enabling non-disruptive feature updates and patching.
What security features are built into the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R?
It includes control-plane protection, MACsec encryption, secure boot, and role-based access control to safeguard network operations.
What warranty and support options are available for the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R?
Juniper offers a one-year limited hardware warranty with 24/7 support options, including software maintenance and hardware replacement services.
How do I order the PTX1K-72Q-AC-R and where can I get pricing information?
You can order through authorized Juniper partners or distributors; for detailed pricing and lead times, contact your local reseller or Juniper sales representative.