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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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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.
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.
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.
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 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 |
IR system delivered excellent performance for peering applications.
Stable operation with low latency.
Good power efficiency for high port density.
Ideal for scale out deployments.
Very satisfied with routing performance.
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.
The system supports 72 fixed QSFP28 ports, each capable of 100 Gbps, delivering a total line rate of up to 7.2 Tbps.
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.
It is optimized for large-scale label switching router (LSR) applications, Internet peering, inter-data-center transport, and high-density service provider edge environments.