Juniper ACX4000-2-6GE-DC Edge Router

Usage Area

The Juniper ACX4000-2-6GE-DC router is deployed in service provider access and metro Ethernet networks, serving as a universal aggregation platform. It is specifically designed for cell-site router applications, connecting base stations to the mobile backhaul infrastructure. The device supports network synchronization tasks, including SyncE and PTP, making it suitable for time-sensitive transport environments. Its hardened construction allows operation in facilities with demanding physical conditions, including outdoor cabinets and uncontrolled climate zones.

Construction Features

• Chassis based on a compact, hardened form factor for installation in constrained or environmentally challenging locations
• Hardware-based packet processing engine with integrated synchronization support for accurate timing delivery
• Dual-boot capability supporting Junos OS and Junos Evolved operating systems
• DC power input (direct current) for telecom-grade power distribution environments
• Standard interface connectors compliant with industry-wide Ethernet physical layer specifications
• Passive thermal design with no moving parts, reducing mechanical failure points

Technical Parameters

• Form Factor: Universal metro/access router, Juniper ACX series
• Power Supply: DC (direct current)
• Operating System: Junos OS / Junos Evolved
• Forwarding Engine: Hardware-based processing with synchronization support
• Synchronization: SyncE and PTP (IEEE 1588)
• Deployment Role: Cell-site gateway, access aggregation
• Model Number: acx4000-2-6ge-dc

Standards & Certification

The router complies with industry-standard Ethernet and synchronization protocols, including SyncE and PTP as defined by IEEE 1588. It is compatible with Juniper networking equipment and third-party devices through standard Ethernet interfaces. The unit meets telecom-grade operational requirements for DC-powered installations in access and metro networks.