Juniper ACX2100-DC Access Router – High-Performance Edge

Usage Area

The Juniper ACX2100-DC router is deployed in access and metro Ethernet networks, serving as a universal platform for service provider and data center edge environments. It is suited for cell-site backhaul connections, aggregating traffic from base stations and delivering synchronization services. The unit is designed for telecom facilities with DC power infrastructure, including outdoor and industrial installations requiring a hardened form factor. It integrates into access network segments alongside Juniper EX or QFX switches to form a complete end-to-end connectivity chain.

Construction Features

• Chassis: hardened enclosure rated for outdoor and industrial operating conditions
• Power supply: DC input, compatible with telecom sites using constant current
• Chipset: dedicated hardware forwarding engine with integrated synchronization support
• Operating system: runs Junos OS or Junos Evolved for unified management
• Module compatibility: accepts standard Juniper interface modules for flexible port configuration
• Form factor: compact metro/access router design optimized for space-constrained sites

Technical Parameters

• Type: router
• Platform: universal metro/access router, Juniper ACX series
• Chipset: hardware-based processing with synchronization support
• Operating system: Junos OS / Junos Evolved
• Power supply: DC
• Synchronization: SyncE / PTP
• Deployment: access networks, metro Ethernet, cell-site backhaul

Standards & Certification

The router complies with carrier-class operational standards for access and metro Ethernet deployments. Its hardened design meets requirements for outdoor and industrial environments, ensuring reliable performance under demanding physical conditions. Synchronization features align with telecom-grade timing standards, including SyncE and PTP, for network-wide clock distribution.