juniper MX Series MX480
The Juniper MX480 is an 8U modular universal routing platform engineered for enterprise edge, cloud provider interconnect, and telecom central office environments. Housing six dedicated MPC line card slots and dual Switch Control Board slots with redundant Routing Engines, the MX480 achieves up to 9 Tbps of system throughput. Combining high port density, comprehensive subscriber management, and advanced MPLS traffic engineering, the MX480 represents a dependable workhorse on secondary broker desks.
Specifications
| Brand | juniper |
|---|---|
| Family | MX Series |
| Form factor | 8U modular router |
| Released | Jun 2007 |
| Slots | 6 dedicated MPC line card slots, 2 SCB slots with redundant Routing Engines |
| Form factor | 8U modular rack-mounted chassis |
| System capacity | Up to 9 Tbps full-duplex system switching capacity with MPC10E line cards |
| Port density | Supports up to 90x 100GbE ports or 24x 400GbE ports in a single 8U frame |
| Power options | High-capacity AC and DC power distribution shelves with N+1 redundancy |
Generations
- Previous generation: juniper MX Series MX240
- Next generation: juniper MX Series MX960
Check compatibility with Juniper
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Juniper has tested with the juniper MX Series MX480.
- Compatibility Juniper Hardware Compatibility Tool (optics and modules)
- Specifications Juniper TechLibrary
- Support Juniper Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How does the MX480 handle fabric redundancy?
Dual Switch Control Boards provide active/standby control plane and load-shared crossbar switch fabrics.
Is the MX480 compatible with Junos Subscriber Management?
Yes, it supports high-scale BNG/BRAS subscriber termination with dynamic policing and shaping.
Buying or selling MX480?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Juniper MX480 Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Juniper MX480 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27