Juniper Networks MX960-PREMIUM3-DC MX960 Premium Bundle with Redundant Components DC Power

Overview
The Juniper Networks MX960 Premium Bundle with Redundant Components DC Power (model MX960-PREMIUM3-DC) delivers carrier grade performance and unparalleled reliability for the most demanding data centre and service provider environments. This fully integrated bundle combines the high-capacity MX960 chassis with a complete set of redundant power supplies, fan trays, and control modules, all optimized for direct current operation. Designed to support massive traffic loads and complex routing architectures, the MX960 Premium Bundle enables operators to scale networks while maintaining high availability and low latency.

Key Features

• Redundant DC power supplies for continuous operation during power events
• Dual supervisor engines for fail-over control plane resilience
• High density 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE interfaces for flexible connectivity
• Advanced routing and switching capabilities including BGP, MPLS, and EVPN
• Integrated security services such as firewall filters and DDoS mitigation
• Scalable software architecture with Junos OS for simplified management
• Hot-swappable fan trays and power modules to minimize service disruption

Technical Specifications

• Chassis: 14 slot MX960 platform with 2 line cards per slot
• Power: Dual redundant DC power supplies, 2.5 kW each, hot-swappable
• Cooling: Redundant fan trays, 8 fans per tray, variable speed
• Control Plane: Dual supervisor engines, active-active configuration
• Interface Options: Up to 480 10GbE ports, 96 40GbE ports, or 48 100GbE ports via line cards
• Throughput: Up to 12 Tbps system capacity, 4.5 Bpps forwarding performance
• Memory: 256 GB DDR4, expandable to 512 GB
• Operating System: Junos OS Release 21.4R3 or later
• Dimensions: 44.5 in (height) x 28 in (width) x 6 in (depth)
• Weight: Approx 250 lb (without optional accessories)

Typical Applications

• Core and aggregation layer routing for large service provider networks
• Data centre interconnect (DCI) with high-speed Ethernet fabrics
• Multi-tenant cloud platforms requiring robust isolation and traffic engineering
• Carrier Ethernet services, including metro Ethernet and Ethernet over MPLS
• High-performance virtual private network (VPN) and IPsec termination points
• Edge routing for 5G backhaul and mobile broadband aggregation

By integrating redundant DC power and a full suite of high-availability components, the MX960 Premium Bundle ensures that your network remains operational even in the face of power fluctuations or hardware failures. This solution empowers organizations to deliver consistent, high-speed connectivity while simplifying operations and reducing total cost of ownership.