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PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR Overview
PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR is a modular enterprise router engineered for high-performance networking with a robust integrated design. It features a modular architecture that supports redundant DC power supplies, dual WAN interfaces, and multiple LAN ports, while incorporating integrated voice and video services alongside advanced VPN capabilities for secure connectivity.
The device is optimized for enterprise use with high throughput capacity and advanced firewall features, offering scalability through expansion slots and modular upgrades. It ensures redundancy and consistent performance with industry-standard routing protocols and built-in security measures, making it ideal for mission-critical applications in demanding network environments.
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PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR Specifications
- Product Type
- Enterprise Router
- VPN Support
- IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN
- Power Source
- DC Power Supply / Redundant
- Routing Protocols
- OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing
- Broadband
- Fiber Optic
- Architecture
- Modular
- WAN Configuration
- Dual WAN
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 24 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 / RoHS
- Wireless Support
- No
- Speed/Capacity
- Gigabit
- Firewall Features
- Yes
- Features
- VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- Management
- Managed
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Integrated Services
- Voice / Video
- High Availability Support
- Supported
- Safety
- N/A
- EMC
- N/A
- Telecom
- N/A
- Throughput Capacity
- 10Gbps
- QoS Features
- Supported
- Built-in Security Features
- Firewall / Intrusion Prevention / Malware Protection
- Expansion Slots
- NIM / SFP+
- Modular Slots Available
- 3+ Slots
- Stacking Capability
- Yes
- 5G Support
- No
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Flash Memory
- 512 MB
- Interface Ports
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Power
- 250W
- Device Type
- Router
- Product Name
- PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR Use Case
Tier-1 Carrier Backbone LSR for 400G/800G Core Routing
A global Tier-1 service provider deploys the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR-PTX1000 3rd Gen 72-port DC system as an ultra-dense MPLS LSR in its backbone to deliver 400G and 800G wavelength aggregation. The high-scale LSR architecture reduces router count by 60%, cuts power consumption by 40%, and enables seamless capacity upgrades, delivering sub-50-µs failover and 99.999% network availability.
High-Capacity Internet Exchange Peering Fabric
A leading IXP integrates multiple PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR-PTX1000 chassis to build a scalable peering fabric with 72x 400G DC ports per node. This turnkey peering solution accommodates rapid port-density growth, simplifies cross‐connect management with automated L2/L3 VLAN provisioning, and boosts aggregate peering throughput by 7 Tbps—ensuring low-latency exchanges and increased member revenue.
Metro Edge Multi-Cloud & CDN Interconnect
A global CDN and cloud provider consortium deploys the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR-PTX1000 at metro edge PoPs to dynamically peer with hyperscale clouds and regional networks. The system’s 72-port 400G/800G density and automated MPLS-SDN integration reduce latency by 30%, deliver on-demand bandwidth scaling, and cut operational overhead by 50%, optimizing content delivery and end-user QoS.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR |  FPC3-PTX-2T-R |  FPC3-PTX-3T-IR |  FPC3-PTX-2T-IR |  FPC3-PTX-3T-R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular | Modular | Fixed | Modular |
| Broadband | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic | N/A | N/A | Fiber Optic / Ethernet |
| 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 | FCC, CE, RoHS | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q | FCC, CE | FCC, CE |
| Connectivity Type | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Depth | N/A | 18 inches | 16 inches | 12 inches | 15 inches |
| Device Type | Router | Router | Router | Router | Router |
| EMC | N/A | N/A | CE, FCC | N/A | FCC Part 15, EN 55032 |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10G | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000, 10G SFP+ | 10/100/1000 |
| Expansion Slots | NIM / SFP+ | SFP+ | NIM | N/A | NIM |
| Features | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall | VPN / VoIP / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS | VPN / IPv6 Compatible / Firewall / MPLS | VPN, IPv6 Compatible, Firewall, MPLS |
| Firewall Features | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | N/A | 2 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability Support | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Integrated Services | Voice / Video | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization | Voice / Video | Voice, Video, WAN Optimization |
| Interface Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | SFP+ / RJ-45 | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | 24 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Management | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Modular Slots Available | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 3+ Slots | 2 Slots | 2 Slots |
| Network Protocols | IPv4 / IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP | IPv4, IPv6, MPLS | OSPF, BGP, RIP, Static Routing | TCP/IP, UDP |
| Power | 250W | 150 W | 65 Watt | 60 Watt | 250W |
| Power Source | DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / DC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply / Redundant | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR | FPC3-PTX-2T-R | FPC3-PTX-3T-IR | FPC3-PTX-2T-IR | FPC3-PTX-3T-R |
| 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, SNMP | SSH, Telnet, SNMP | CLI, SNMP, WebUI | SNMP, CLI, WebUI |
| Routing Protocols | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | CE, FCC | N/A | UL, CSA |
| Speed/Capacity | Gigabit | 10gb | Gigabit | 10gb | Gigabit |
| Stacking Capability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Telecom | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Throughput Capacity | 10Gbps | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| VPN Support | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE / DMVPN / FlexVPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| WAN Configuration | Dual WAN | Dual WAN | WAN | Dual WAN | Dual WAN |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | N/A | 25 lbs | 10 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Wi-Fi Standard | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Wireless Support | No | No | No | No | No |
Reviews & Ratings
R
Rashad Khan
4
Stable operation with low latency.
S
Sebastian Wolf
4
Good power efficiency for high port density.
U
Umar Siddiqui
4
Ideal for scale out deployments.
V
Victor Chen
5
Very satisfied with routing performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the Juniper PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR (PTX1000 3rd generation) system?
The PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR is a compact, high-performance 3rd-generation packet transport router offering 72 DC-powered 100 GbE ports for large-scale LSR and peering deployments.
How many ports does the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR support?
The system supports 72 fixed QSFP28 ports, each capable of 100 Gbps, delivering a total line rate of up to 7.2 Tbps.
What routing throughput can I expect from the PTX1000 3rd generation?
With a full 72-port configuration, the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR delivers up to 7.2 Tbps of packet forwarding capacity and up to 10 Bpps of route processing.
Which use cases is the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR optimized for?
It is optimized for large-scale label switching router (LSR) applications, Internet peering, inter-data-center transport, and high-density service provider edge environments.
What routing protocols and features does the PTX1000 support?
The PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR supports BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS LSR functionality, segment routing, EVPN, and advanced QoS for carrier-grade transport.
What power configuration and efficiency does the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR offer?
It features dual load-sharing -48 VDC power supplies with N+1 redundancy and typical power consumption of 1,200 W, ensuring high efficiency for 7.2 Tbps switching.
How is the PTX1000 3rd generation cooled?
The PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR uses front-to-back variable-speed fans and an internal airflow design to maintain optimal operating temperatures in DC-powered environments.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR?
The system occupies a 2RU chassis (17.5” deep) and weighs approximately 16 kg fully loaded.
What management interfaces does the PTX1000 provide?
It offers a dedicated out-of-band 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management port, a console port, and USB for logging and automation integration.
How does the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR ensure high availability?
It delivers carrier-grade uptime with redundant Route Engines, dual DC power feeds, N+1 fan modules, and hitless In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) support.
Can the PTX1000 integrate with existing Juniper networks?
Yes, it runs Junos OS for seamless interoperability with Juniper MX, QFX, and ACX series devices and supports standard BGP/MPLS peering architectures.
How scalable is the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR for future growth?
With 72 fixed 100 GbE ports and support for segment routing and EVPN, the system scales non-disruptively to meet growing LSR and peering demands.
What environmentals and certifications does the PTX1000 support?
It complies with NEBS Level 3, ETSI, FCC Class A, and operates in 0 °C to 45 °C with 5%–90% non-condensing humidity.
What security features are included in the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR?
Integrated Junos OS security features include control plane policing, RPKI validation, MACsec on applicable ports, and role-based access control.
What warranty and support options are available?
Juniper offers a one-year hardware warranty, optional extended Care and Assurance support, and access to Juniper Networks J-Care for 24×7 global assistance.
How do I order the PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR system?
Contact your authorized Juniper reseller with SKU PTX1K-72Q-DC-IR to configure options, power modules, and support packages for your deployment.