IT teams need routed edge capacity that fits tight sites without losing control as services grow, and the ACX Series gives them a Cloud Metro platform for access, aggregation and service edge routing. It supports compact branch and metro deployments, and the range adds room to scale from lower-speed access links to denser 100GbE and 400GbE handoff where required.

It is used in access nodes, regional hubs and data-centre edge sites where space, power and resilience matter. That helps keep traffic separated, maintain service continuity and support growth without redesigning the network each time demand changes.

Juniper ACX Quick Specs & Key Features

  • Compact Metro Routing: A fixed 1U cloud metro edge design combines routed access and pre-aggregation in a small footprint, helping telecoms, utilities, finance, manufacturing and logistics sites consolidate services where space and power are limited, so deployment is simpler.
  • Flexible Service Mix: Native 1/10/25GbE access ports with 100GbE uplink options support mixed service handoff from branch, plant and cell-site environments, letting teams align port speed to local demand and reduce excess infrastructure.
  • Carrier-Grade Automation: Junos OS Evolved and automation support provide standardised orchestration for metro service expansion, reducing manual configuration effort and lowering operational overhead.
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  • High-Capacity Throughput: 360Gbps system capacity supports aggregation of growing routed traffic at the edge, giving network teams more headroom for broadband, operational and private connectivity flows with lower latency.
  • Secure Connectivity: MACsec support protects data in transit across metro fibre links, helping enterprises maintain confidentiality between sites and strengthen resilience.
  • Hardened Deployment: An environmentally rated platform is suited to utility, industrial and distributed site installations, allowing dependable operation in tougher locations and improving availability.
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Model Popularity Deployment Primary Use Case Form Factor Maximum Port Speed Routing Throughput (Gbps) FIB / Forwarding Table Size SD-WAN Support High Availability Support
Juniper ACX7024 24-Port Cloud Metro Edge Router Juniper ACX7024 24-Port Cloud Metro Edge Router Service Provider Edge 1U 25G 2M No View
Juniper ACX7100-32C 32-Port 100GbE Cloud Metro Router Juniper ACX7100-32C 32-Port 100GbE Cloud Metro Router Service Provider Edge 1U 100G 4M No View
Juniper ACX7100-48L 48-Port 10/25GbE Cloud Metro Router Juniper ACX7100-48L 48-Port 10/25GbE Cloud Metro Router Service Provider Edge 1U 25G 4M No View
Juniper ACX7332 32-Port 400GbE Edge Router Juniper ACX7332 32-Port 400GbE Edge Router Service Provider Edge 1U 100G 4M No View
Juniper ACX7348 48-Port 100GbE Edge Router Juniper ACX7348 48-Port 100GbE Edge Router Service Provider Edge 1U 25G 4M No View
Juniper ACX7509 Modular Edge Router Chassis Juniper ACX7509 Modular Edge Router Chassis Service Provider Edge Modular 100G 8M No View

Juniper ACX Deployment Scenarios and Industries

Data Centres

Data centre teams need routed links between facilities, clouds and metro networks that can grow without reworking the edge. ACX Series platforms support compact access sites, dense 100GbE aggregation and higher-capacity 400GbE edge roles where different handoff requirements meet in one metro design.

Media & Entertainment

Broadcast and content teams need dependable transport for contribution, distribution and facility interconnect. ACX Series routers support high-capacity routed paths for live workflows, studio sites and media hubs where traffic must move across metro links with clear service separation.

Finance

Financial organisations need resilient connectivity for branches, market data, replication and private WAN links. ACX Series platforms support compact edge handoff, dense 100GbE transport and modular growth where routed services must stay predictable across metro and data centre sites.

Energy & Utilities

Utilities need secure, deterministic links between substations, control sites and operations centres. ACX Series routers support compact and hardened metro deployments, giving regional networks a way to carry operational traffic, timing and control services across constrained sites.

Logistics

Logistics teams need dependable routing between depots, hubs and data platforms as services spread across many sites. ACX Series platforms support compact edge aggregation, denser access links and scalable metro capacity for distributed WAN and operational networks.

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