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Part Number: MX480-PREMIUM3-AC
Description: MX480 Premium Chassis Bundle with Enhanced Midplane. CHAS-BP3-MX480-S w/ 2 x SCBE2-MX + 2 x RE-S-1800X4-16G + 4 x PWR-MX480-2520-AC
Category: Juniper Other Routers, Juniper Routers, Routers
15+ Years of Proven Excellence
Delivering reliable IT hardware solutions since 2009.
Same-Day Shipping
On all on-hand orders placed before 2 pm CST.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
You’ll find warranty coverage on the majority of our hardware.*
Terms & Conditions*
The mx480 premium3 ac serves as the cornerstone for hosting network edge services and advanced business applications across service provider networks. This universal routing platform integrates sophisticated broadband edge features with high performance capabilities, enabling network operators to deploy complex service chains while maintaining minimal traffic disruption. The system supports dynamic subscriber authentication, virtual private lan service, and comprehensive flow monitoring capabilities that are essential for modern business edge deployments. With its robust architecture, the platform accommodates unpredictable traffic spikes while delivering operational efficiency through automated support and prevention features integrated into the junos operating system.
Leveraging juniper’s virtual chassis technology and implementing supports stateful chassis operations, the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC enables seamless network virtualization and overlay network deployments. The platform supports generic routing encapsulation, virtual networks operating with different technologies, and advanced service convergence capabilities that enable revenue generating applications. Through integration with juniper networks northstar controller and support for cloud edge deployments, the system delivers rapid service delivery while maintaining network cost efficiency. The implementation supports stateful chassis redundancy and provides deep packet inspection capabilities essential for data center and enterprise networks integration.
Built with ac power supply redundancy and featuring dual redundant routing engine configuration, the mx480 premium3 ac ensures maximum network and service availability for mission-critical applications. The platform incorporates frequency and phase synchronization capabilities along with sophisticated routing protocol processes that meet consumer and business requirements for always-on connectivity. Advanced features include junos fusion provider edge support, automated operational and configuration tasks, and comprehensive system virtualization enhanced sla capabilities. The modular interface cards and upgrading operating systems capabilities provide future-proof investment protection while delivering operational efficiency.
The MX480-PREMIUM3-AC integrates extensive security services including prevention juniper’s automated support systems and comprehensive control system functions for protecting against network threats. The platform supports secure programming interfaces, advanced business applications with security services integration, and comprehensive network operations management. Through junos space service integration and support for government agencies worldwide, the system provides enterprise-grade security while maintaining scalable networks performance. The platform’s ability to define distinct roles and implement comprehensive security policies makes it ideal for organizations requiring the highest levels of network protection and compliance with national electrical code requirements.
| Component | Specification |
| Model Number | MX480-PREMIUM3-AC |
| System Capacity | 7.5 Tbps throughput |
| Chassis Configuration | 8U rack height with enhanced midplane |
| MPC Slots | 6 modular port concentrator slots |
| Power Supply | Redundant AC power supply (hot-swappable) |
| Routing Engine | Redundant RE-S-1800X4-32G |
| Weight (Fully Loaded) | 180 lbs (81.6 kg) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 17.45 × 14 × 24.5 inches |
The mx480 premium3 ac delivers exceptional system capacity with up to 7.5 Tbps of throughput and supports maximum interface densities of 300 × 10GbE, 75 × 40GbE, and 75 × 100GbE ports. The platform utilizes the programmable trio chipset with wire speed design ensuring consistent performance across all network interfaces. Advanced features include support for global routing tables based processing, implementation supports stateful chassis operations, and comprehensive server traffic load balancing capabilities. The system accommodates unpredictable traffic spikes through intelligent traffic management and delivers low latency performance essential for mission critical applications.
Powered by the modular network operating system junos operating system, the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC provides comprehensive routing and switching capabilities with support for traditional operations environments and modern cloud edge deployments. The platform supports junos fusion provider edge, complex service chains, and advanced network virtualization features including overlay network support. Key software features include mpcs support inline services, sophisticated routing protocol processes, and comprehensive network consolidation capabilities. The system identifies resource utilization patterns and provides automated operational and configuration tasks that maximize network uptime while reducing operational complexity.
The universal routing platform excels in service provider networks by supporting broadband network gateway functions, common bonding network requirements, and comprehensive virtual private lan service implementations. Enterprise networks benefit from advanced business applications support, secure programming interfaces, and integration with other service provider infrastructure. The platform supports delivery of operational efficiency through automated network operations, comprehensive flow monitoring, and advanced network design capabilities. Integration with center physical specification dimensions ensures compliance with data center requirements while supporting diverse deployment scenarios from traditional operations environments to modern cloud edge implementations.
Compared to other models in the juniper networks MX series family, the mx480 premium3 ac offers optimal balance of performance and redundancy for mid-range service provider deployments. While the MX240 provides 3 Tbps capacity for smaller deployments and the MX960 delivers 12 Tbps for large-scale networks, the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC delivers 7.5 Tbps with enhanced reliability features. The premium3 configuration includes redundant routing engine, enhanced midplane, and comprehensive ac power supply redundancy that distinguishes it from base models. All MX series platforms share the same junos operating system foundation, ensuring consistent operational models and simplifying network design across diverse deployment scenarios.
The MX480-PREMIUM3-AC is specifically engineered for service provider networks with its 7.5 Tbps system capacity, redundant routing engine configuration, and comprehensive support for sophisticated broadband edge features. The platform supports dynamic subscriber authentication, virtual private lan service, and complex service chains essential for modern service provider infrastructure. Its enhanced reliability through ac power supply redundancy and prevention juniper’s automated support systems ensures maximum network and service availability for critical services.
The universal routing platform provides comprehensive network virtualization through support for overlay network technologies, generic routing encapsulation, and integration with juniper networks northstar controller for SDN management. The system supports virtual networks operating with different technologies and enables seamless cloud edge deployments while maintaining wire speed performance. Advanced features include junos fusion provider edge capabilities and support for complex service chains that enable revenue generating applications across diverse network topologies.
The mx480 premium3 ac includes redundant routing engine architecture, enhanced midplane design, and hot-swappable ac power supply redundancy to ensure maximum network uptime. The platform incorporates implementation supports stateful chassis operations, automated operational and configuration tasks, and comprehensive system virtualization enhanced sla capabilities. Advanced reliability features include frequency and phase synchronization, sophisticated routing protocol processes, and comprehensive monitoring that accommodates unpredictable traffic spikes while maintaining service availability.
The platform seamlessly integrates with enterprise networks worldwide through support for modular interface cards, comprehensive security services, and advanced business applications connectivity. Data center integration is facilitated through support for center physical specification dimensions, cloud edge deployment capabilities, and network consolidation features. The system supports both traditional operations environments and modern network design approaches while maintaining compliance with national electrical code requirements and government agencies worldwide standards.
The MX480-PREMIUM3-AC runs the comprehensive junos operating system providing modular network operating system capabilities with support for operational and configuration tasks automation. Management features include junos space service integration, comprehensive flow monitoring, and automated network operations that deliver operational efficiency. The platform supports upgrading operating systems capabilities, identifies resource utilization patterns, and provides secure programming interfaces for integration with existing network operations centers and management systems.
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