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Juniper MX480-PREMIUM3-AC | MX480 Modular Edge Router, 7.5T, Enhanced Midplane, Redundant RE, SCB-E & AC

Juniper MX480-PREMIUM3-AC | MX480 Modular Edge Router, 7.5T, Enhanced Midplane, Redundant RE, SCB-E & AC

MX480-PREMIUM3-AC

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Description

The Juniper MX480 is an 8U modular universal edge router delivering up to 7.5 Tbps of system capacity, purpose-built for service provider core, cloud edge, and large enterprise deployments. This PREMIUM3-AC chassis bundle ships fully configured for high availability — including an Enhanced Midplane for increased fabric bandwidth, redundant Routing Engines (RE-S-1800X4-16G), redundant Switch Control Boards (SCBE2-MX), and redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies — eliminating any single point of failure from day one. With support for 10GbE through 400GbE interfaces, inline MACsec, and Juniper Trio 5 programmable silicon, the MX480 handles peering, BNG, SDN gateway, metro aggregation, and data centre edge roles with equal capability.

Running Junos OS, the MX480 supports unified ISSU for zero-disruption software upgrades, OpenConfig and NETCONF for SDN integration, and Junos Telemetry Interface for real-time streaming analytics. Integrated hardware-based timing with IEEE 1588 PTP and Synchronous Ethernet ensures precision for carrier-grade applications. Common FRUs shared with the MX240 and MX960 simplify sparing and lifecycle management. Available now at iptrading.com.au — competitive prices and local support.

Features

- Enhanced Midplane (CHAS-BP3-MX480-S) increases switching fabric bandwidth beyond standard chassis
- Redundant Routing Engines (RE-S-1800X4-16G) deliver stateful control plane failover with no traffic impact
- Redundant SCBE2-MX Switch Control Boards provide non-blocking switch fabric with full redundancy
- Four hot-swappable redundant AC power supplies eliminate power as a single point of failure
- Fully redundant architecture across control plane, switch fabric, and power — carrier-grade HA
- Inline MACsec encryption at 10/40/100 GbE with zero performance penalty
- Unified ISSU and Junos Continuity for zero-disruption upgrades and hardware additions
- OpenConfig and NETCONF support for SDN integration and programmable network automation
- Junos Telemetry Interface for real-time streaming analytics at component level
- Integrated IEEE 1588 PTP and Synchronous Ethernet for precision carrier-grade timing
- Application-aware networking with deep packet inspection (DPI)
- MC-LAG support for stateful chassis, card, and port-level redundancy
- Juniper Virtual Chassis technology for chassis-level failover and scale
- TPM 2.0 in Routing Engine for hardware attestation and secure boot
- Common FRU platform with MX240 and MX960 for efficient sparing and lifecycle management
- Powered by Juniper Trio 5 programmable silicon for flexible, high-performance forwarding

Warranty

Juniper products are supplied with standard manufacturer warranty terms, which vary by product and can range from 1 year through to limited lifetime coverage. IP Trading can also provide Juniper J-Care warranty and support extensions for customers who need longer coverage or enhanced support options. https://support.juniper.net/support/warranty/

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

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Technical Specifications

- System Capacity: Up to 7.5 Tbps (scalable to 9 Tbps)
- Form Factor: 8U rack-mountable chassis
- Line Card Slots: Up to 6 x DPC/MPC slots + 2 x SCB slots
- Supported Cards: Up to 6 MPCs or 3 FPCs (up to 12 MICs or 6 PICs)
- Interface Support: 10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE, 400GbE, SONET/SDH, ATM, PDH
- Bundle Components: CHAS-BP3-MX480-S (Enhanced Midplane), 2x SCBE2-MX, 2x RE-S-1800X4-16G, 4x PWR-MX480-2520-AC
- Power: Redundant AC PSUs, 110V or 220V, hot-removable and hot-insertable
- Dimensions: 44.3 x 35.6 x 62.2 cm (W x H x D) / 17.45 x 14.0 x 24.5 in
- Weight: Up to 74.2 kg (163.5 lb) fully loaded
- Rack Compatibility: 19-in. standard rack, telco open-frame, 800mm+ enclosed cabinet
- Operating System: Juniper Junos OS
- Silicon: Juniper Trio 5 programmable ASIC
- Security: TPM 2.0 embedded in Routing Engine
- Timing: IEEE 1588 PTP, Synchronous Ethernet

FAQs

Q: What is included in the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC chassis bundle?
A: The bundle includes the MX480 chassis with Enhanced Midplane (CHAS-BP3-MX480-S), two Switch Control Boards (SCBE2-MX), two Routing Engines (RE-S-1800X4-16G), and four redundant AC power supplies (PWR-MX480-2520-AC). Line cards (MPCs/FPCs) are ordered separately to match your interface requirements.

Q: What is the maximum throughput of the MX480?
A: The MX480 supports up to 7.5 Tbps of system switching capacity with the Enhanced Midplane, scalable to 9 Tbps, making it suitable for high-density service provider core and cloud edge deployments.

Q: What deployment roles is the MX480 designed for?
A: The MX480 is architected for service provider edge and core, broadband network gateway (BNG), internet peering, SDN gateway, metro Ethernet aggregation, data centre interconnect, and enterprise WAN core roles.

Q: Does the MX480 support zero-downtime software upgrades?
A: Yes. Junos OS includes unified In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), allowing OS upgrades without dropping traffic or rebooting the chassis. Junos Continuity also allows new hardware to be introduced without an OS upgrade or reboot.

Q: Is the MX480 compatible with line cards from other MX platforms?
A: The MX480 shares a common FRU ecosystem with the MX240 and MX960, meaning MPCs, MICs, power supplies, and Routing Engines can be shared across platforms for simplified sparing and reduced total cost of ownership.

Q: Can I purchase the MX480-PREMIUM3-AC in Australia with local support?
A: Yes. iptrading.com.au stocks Juniper MX Series routers and offers competitive pricing with local Australian support. Contact our team for volume pricing, lead times, and configuration advice tailored to your network requirements.

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