ACX7300 Line of Cloud Metro Routers Datasheet

Individually, ACX7000 platforms bring leading-edge performance, scale, and capability to any deployment. When building a comprehensive Juniper Cloud Metro architecture consisting of multiple ACX7000 family platforms, new dimensions of end-to-end operational capability, performance, and simplicity are realized. Forming the foundation of an IP service fabric underlay, the ACX7000 family of routers shares innovative features that elevate operations and enable the core characteristics of a Cloud Metro. To learn more about the full potential of the ACX7300 line, combine the information in this datasheet with the ACX7000 Family of Cloud Metro Routers Datasheet to fully understand the capabilities of the ACX7000 family investment.

The ACX7300 line are hardened, compact 3 U (29cm deep), fixed-plus-modular platforms (supporting three I/O bays) that deliver high-performance access and aggregation routing optimized for space, power, and value. Next-generation silicon delivers 2.4 Tbps of throughput, a comprehensive feature set, exceptional 50GbE density (32 ports in 3 U), and Media Access Control Security (MACsec) with support across all port speeds (1GbE to 400GbE). Combine these foundational capabilities with exceptional scale and highly flexible build-as-you-grow port configuration, and operators are equipped to evolve network protocols and features at their own pace. At the same time, they can support today’s most common transport upgrades without a platform forklift.

Resiliency and precision timing are also key attributes of the ACX7300 line and its role in Cloud Metro deployments. An optional, second Routing Engine (RE) card can be added to both platforms enabling quick switchover from the active routing engine (RE) to the standby RE to prevent service interruption. The ACX7300 line supports up to 8-fan trays (N+1 redundancy), four of which are field replaceable. Equipped with 2-field replaceable AC or DC power supplies (1+1 redundancy), a cost-effective and efficient thermal design enables unrestricted high-power ZR/ZR+ use across all supporting ports. Precision timing capabilities, including Class C timing and an integrated Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) transceiver, facilitates low latency services and dependable networking synchronization for consistent and reliable user experiences. The ACX7300 line supports next-generation protocols, including SR, SRv6, MPLS, Ethernet VPN-Virtual Extensible LAN (EVPN-VXLAN), and any overlay, underlay, or service. They deliver service-assured network slicing, network intelligence, and Juniper Paragon Automation for network efficiency and operational simplicity.

The ACX7332 and ACX7348 share identical features and capabilities while providing operators with key differentiators to fit the exacting needs of each deployment. The ACX7332 design includes on-board eTCAM-enhanced scale and latency for E-Temp applications, while the ACX7348 delivers 16 additional fixed ports for I-Temp applications. 

ACX7332: The E-Temp rated ACX7332 delivers high-end, eTCAM-enhanced, multiservices in a 3 U fixed plus modular, compact (29 cm deep), power-efficient footprint. It provides 2.4 Tbps forwarding capacity, supports 32 fixed multi-rate (SFP28) ports, each configurable as 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE client services enabling operators to perform today’s most common transport upgrades on a port-by-port basis without a platform forklift.  An additional 8 fixed (QSFP-28) ports support 100GbE (ZR capable) uplinks. ACX7300 platforms have three I/O bays that provide support for optional interface modules covering a range of port speeds: one I/O bay delivers an additional 400 Gbps of capacity capable of supporting speeds from 1GbE to 100GbE.   The other two I/O bays each provide an additional 800 Gbps of capacity capable of supporting port speeds from 10GbE to 400GbE. Integrated eTCAM technology facilitates the highest FIB scale, quicker lookups, and lower latency performance.

ACX7348: The I-Temp rated ACX7348 delivers multiservices in the same 3 U fixed-plus-modular, compact (29 cm deep), power efficient footprint. It also provides 2.4 Tbps forward capacity, 48 fixed multi-rate (SFP28) ports, each configurable as 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE client services, and 8 additional fixed (QSFP-28) ports of 100GbE (ZR capable) uplinks. Three I/O bays support the same optional interface modules): one I/O bay delivering 400 Gbps of capacity supporting 1GbE to 100GbE port speeds. Two other I/O bays provide 800 Gbps of capacity each, supporting 10GbE to 400GbE ports speeds. Exceptional scale provides low-latency, high FIB and platform performance.

ACX7300 Interface Modules: The following modules can be used on both ACX7300 line platforms. Each module’s capability will be dependent on whether the module is used within one of the two 800 Gbps I/O bays or in the 400 Gbps I/O bay as noted.

• 16-ports, multi-rate 50GbE (SFP56) interface module, port-by-port configurable as 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, and 50GbE
  NOTE: This capability applies when this interface module is used in either of the two 800 Gbps I/O bays. When used in the 400 Gbps I/O bay, optional native port speeds are 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE.
• 4-ports of 100GbE (QSFP28) and 2 ports of 400GbE (QSFP56) interface modules
  NOTE: This capability applies when this interface module is used in either of the two 800 Gbps I/O bays. When used in the 400 Gbps I/O bay, top port speed is 100GbE.

A key differentiator and operator benefit of the ACX7000 family of Cloud Metro Routers is that all platforms share the same feature set with limited hardware-driven exceptions. Refer to the ACX7000 Family of Cloud Metro Routers Datasheet, Table 2. ACX7000 Family Feature Matrix for a list of ACX7000 family features and platform-specific exceptions.

This section lists basic specifications for the ACX7300 line of Cloud Metro routers. For further details, please refer to the hardware installation manuals at www.juniper.net/techpubs.

A recurring Cloud Metro theme highlights the many benefits operators experience by designing their brownfield or greenfield IP service fabric around the ACX7000 family portfolio. Benefits include common features and protocols, synchronized software updates, leading-edge performance and sustainability, network as a sensor (Active Assurance), embedded zero trust security, secure zero-touch provisioning (sZTP), Junos OS Evolved, Juniper Paragon Automation, and more. The application of common software license options across the entire portfolio is another example of operator convenience, flexibility, and simplicity. Refer to the ACX7000 Family of Cloud Metro Routers Datasheet, Table 3. Common ACX7000 Family Software License for a complete list of build-as-you-grow software license options.

The ACX7000 family supports varying port speeds and transceiver options, including direct attach copper (DAC), active optical cable (AOC), and breakout (BO) cable. Detailed information on supported optics can be found at https://apps.juniper.net/home/.

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