The Juniper Networks ACX7348 Base Router (ACX7348-BASE) is a 3U, environmentally hardened Cloud Metro access and aggregation router designed for high-density 5G backhaul, metro access, and utility applications.
System Architecture & Key Specifications
Product SKU / Bundle: ACX7348-BASE (Base bundle includes chassis, 4 fan modules, 2 PSUs, and 2 routing engines).
System Throughput: 2.4 Tbps forwarding capacity.
Form Factor: 3U compact rack-mountable chassis (290 mm / 11.4 in depth).
Temperature Rating: I-Temp (Industrial): –40°C to +65°C (–40°F to +149°F).
Operating System: Junos OS Evolved.
Fixed Port Density & Expansion Bays
Fixed Ports:
48x Multi-Rate Client Ports: SFP28/SFP+ (configurable per port as 1GbE, 10GbE, or 25GbE).
8x Fixed Uplink Ports: QSFP28 (100GbE / ZR capable).
Modular I/O Expansion Bays (3 Bays Total):
Bay 1: Supports up to 400 Gbps capacity.
Bays 2 & 3: Support up to 800 Gbps capacity each.
Supported Modules: ACX7300-16Y (16x 50G/25G/10G/1G with MACsec) and ACX7300-2CD4C (2x 400G/200G + 4x 100G with MACsec).
Control Plane & Compute (ACX7300-RE)
CPU: Intel x86 multicore processor.
System Memory: 64 GB DDR4 RAM.
Storage: 100 GB SSD.
Power & Thermal Specifications
Power Redundancy: 1+1 redundant, hot-swappable 2200W AC or DC Power Supply Modules (PSMs).
Operating Voltage:
AC Input: 180–264 VAC (50–60 Hz).
DC Input: –40 VDC to –72 VDC.
Power Consumption:
Typical: ~520 W (50% traffic load without optics).
Maximum: ~992 W (100% traffic load with full optical load).
Cooling: 4x hot-swappable fan trays (ACX7300-FAN-AO).
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Height: 3U (5.25 in / 13.3 cm).
Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm) standard 19-inch rack mount.
Depth: 11.4 in (290 mm) (ideal for outdoor cabinets / ETSI racks).
Chassis Weight: ~47 lbs (packaged).
