ACX7024 Cloud Metro Router Datasheet

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Product Overview

Operators are finding opportunities and facing challenges to support new and complex services and applications with 5G, IoT, and cloud—all while keeping experience-first networking in mind. The ACX7000 Family platforms can help operators thrive. The ACX7024 is a industrial-rated, fixed, 360 Gbps, 1 U (24 cm deep) multiservice router, powered by Junos OS Evolved and Paragon Automation. It provides 1GbE to 100GbE port flexibility and delivers exceptional TCO, investment protection, and multiservice support for service provider, enterprise, and wholesale use cases. Its compact footprint and precision timing support make the ACX7024 ideal for 4G/5G mobile network deployments. 

ACX7024 Cloud Metro Router

Product Description

The Juniper Networks® ACX7000 line is designed to help operators achieve their capital, operational, and user experience goals. Part of the Juniper Networks ACX7000 Family of routers, the ACX7024 delivers exceptional TCO, investment protection, and supports Juniper® Cloud Metro for 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud applications. This makes it ideal for service provider, enterprise, and residential use cases requiring a highly flexible, compact, multiservice, and environmentally industrial-rated platform.  

 

ACX7000 Family Overview

ACX7000 Family routers are purpose-built for the IP service fabric underlay of a Juniper Cloud Metro. They leverage the industry’s fastest chipset, provide a unique balance of system design, and set new benchmarks for sustainable, high-performance platforms. Managed by Junos® OS Evolved and Juniper ParagonAutomation Portfolio, the ACX7000 routers are embedded with Paragon Active Assurance and with Zero Trust security built in, enabling operators to deliver highly differentiated customer experiences. Available in environmentally industrial-rated, fixed, fixed plus modular, and fully modular designs, these energy and footprint efficient multiservice routers support high-precision timing technologies and are engineered for service provider, enterprise, residential (including PON with the Juniper Unified PON Solution), IoT, and 4G/5G mobile applications.  

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Figure 1. Juniper Networks ACX7000 Family—engineered for the IP service fabric of a Juniper Cloud Metro 

ACX7024 Product Offering

ACX7024, from the ACX7000 line, is an industrial-rated (i-temp), compact, fixed, 1 U (24 cm deep), high-performance multiservice router. Next-generation silicon delivers 360 Gbps of throughput, a comprehensive feature set, and the scale needed to support the performance and bandwidth requirements of today and tomorrow. ACX7024 fixed ports include 24 multi-rate (SFP28) ports, each configurable as 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE, enabling operators to perform today’s most common upgrades on a port-by-port basis. An additional 4 fixed (QSFP-28) 100GbE uplinks are available to support scale. 

The ACX7024 incorporates 6 integrated fans (5+1 redundancy) for front-to-back and side-to-side (with baffle) airflow. It comes with 2x field replaceable AC or DC power supplies (1+1 redundancy). Cost-effective and efficient thermal design enables usage of high-power 100GbE ZR transceivers on all supporting ports. It incorporates precision timing capabilities, including advanced Class C timing for low-latency 5G services and GPS/GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) transceiver for best-in-class network experience. It supports next-generation protocols, including segment routing, SRv6, MPLS, and Ethernet VPN (EVPN)–Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), and any overlay, underlay, or service. It delivers service-assured network slicing, network intelligence, and Juniper Paragon Automation for network efficiency and operational simplicity. 

 

Features and Benefits

The cloud metro ready ACX7024 is engineered for sustainability. It addresses the challenges of evolving service requirements and relentless traffic growth imposed by 5G, IoT, and cloud applications, turning them into opportunities for operators to thrive.

 

Table 1: ACX7024 Features and Benefits
Feature Benefits
Junos OS Evolved and Embedded Active Assurance Managed by Junos OS Evolved, Juniper Paragon Active Assurance Test Agents are embedded into all ACX7000 platforms enabling automated monitoring, diagnosis, remediation, and optimization of service delivery, service performance, and differentiated user experience.
Rugged and Efficient Design Environmentally industrial-rated (-40 ºC to +65 ºC) and compact footprint (1 U, 24 cm deep, 19 in. rack) supports a wide variety of deployments. Efficient design (<97 W typical*, 150 W max) with front-to-back and side-to-side (with baffle) airflow.
NOTE: Typical power consumption measured at 25º C ambient with 50% load on all ports
Build-As-You-Grow Operational Simplicity Two-post, fixed rack mounting, 24 multi-rate ports support native port-by-port 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE configuration and migration. As service demand grows, ACX7024 routers support usage of high-power 100GbE ZR transceivers on all supporting ports.
Next-Gen Capabilities Next-gen capabilities include leading protocols such as segment routing, SRv6, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, advanced programmability, leading network slicing, telemetry, and support for any overlay, underlay, or service. 
Zero-Trust Security Enhanced security capabilities include secure boot, integrated tamper-proof design, and trust anchor with DevID, enabling device attestation and enhanced security through a unique cryptographic digital identity.
Cloud Metro-Ready ACX7024 offers deep buffering for end-to-end service delivery assurance, precision timing capabilities such as Synchronous Ethernet, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and advanced Class C timing for latency-optimized 5G service experiences, as well as GNSS/GPS (Grand master clock support via external GNSS receiver) network synchronization. An ideal choice for cloud metro, enterprise, and residential use cases, ACX7024 also supports the Juniper Unified PON Solution, IoT, and 4G/5G mobile applications.

 

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Figure 2. Juniper Networks ACX7024 —engineered for the IP service fabric of a Juniper Cloud Metro

Table 2. Built-In Interface Options for ACX7024
Model 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE SFP-28 100GbE QSFP-28
ACX7024 24 4

 

Table 3. Maximum Port Capacity Supported Per Port Speed
Native Port Speeds ACX7024
100GbE 4
40GbE 4
25GbE 24
10GbE 24
1GbE 24

 

Table 4: ACX7024 Feature Matrix
Feature ACX7024
System
ASIC throughput 360 Gbps
Chassis type Fixed
Cooling 6 fans, front-to-back airflow, baffle for side-side
Layer 2 Bridging
IEEE 802.1ad (Q-in-Q) Yes
Integrated routing and bridging (IRB) Yes
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN encapsulation Yes
Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): IEEE 802.3ad Yes
Static Media Access Control (MAC) Yes
Jumbo frames Yes
Layer 2 tunneling protocol (L2TP) Yes
Layer 2 ingress access control list (ACL)  Yes
MPLS
LDP Yes
LDP: Tunneling (LDP over RSVP) Yes
RSVP Yes
IP
IPv4/IPv6 Yes
Unicast reserve-path forwarding (uRPF) Yes
128-way equal-cost multipath (ECMP) Yes
RIP/RIPng Yes
OSPF v2/v3 Yes
IS-IS Yes
BGP Yes
Layer 3 ingress and egress ACL Yes
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) Yes
Basic segment routing Yes
Path Computation Element Protocol (PCEP) Yes
MPLS Service (Layer 2 and Layer 3)
L2VPN Yes
L3VPN Yes
Virtual private LAN service (VPLS) Yes
Timing and Synchronization
PTP transparent clock Yes
PTP primary/client capability Yes
IEEE 1588v2 boundary clock Yes
Synchronous Ethernet Enhanced (G.8262.1) Yes
Class C Yes
Operation, Administration, and Maintenance
Connectivity fault management (CFM) Yes
Link fault management (LFM) Yes
Security
MACsec No
Secure boot Yes
Secure Shell protocol Yes
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Yes
Quality of Service
Behavior aggregate (BA) classification Yes
Rewrite Yes
Multifield classification Yes
8 queues for traffic Yes
Ingress policer Yes
Automation
Zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) Yes
Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) Yes
Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) Yes
OpenConfig Yes
Python scripts Yes

* Note: Features listed here are part of consecutive software releases following FRS.

 

Specifications

This section lists basic specifications for the ACX7024 router. For further detail, please refer to the hardware installation manuals at www.juniper.net/techpubs

 

Specification ACX7024
Dimensions (W x H x D) 19 x 1.75 x 9.6 in. (48.2 x 4.4 x 24.4 cm)
Weight (lb/kg) fully configured 12.5 lb (5.66 kg)
Power (DC) -48 VDC through -60 VDC
Power (AC) 90 VAC to 264 VAC
Typical power draw (without optics)* 97 W @ 25° C
Maximum power draw (without optics)* 150 W
Operating temperature -40 º C to +65 º C GR3108-class-2
Humidity 5% to 90% RH (noncondensing) operating
Interfaces 24x 1GbE/10GbE/25GbE SFP28 4x100GbE QSFP-28
Synchronization interfaces
  • 1x RJ-45 port + TOD
  • 1 PPS/10 MHz input and output
  • GNSS antenna (via USB)

*Exact power consumption is subject to operating conditions and unit-to-unit variations.

 

  ACX7024
Safety Approvals
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, Information Technology Equipment Yes
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 Information Technology Equipment Yes
EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements Yes
IEC 60950-1:2005, AMD1:2009, AMD2:2013 Information Technology Equipment Yes
IEC 62368-1:2014 (2nd Edition) Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment Yes
IEC 62368-1:2018 (3rd Edition) Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment Yes
UL 60950-1:2007 R10.14 Information Technology Equipment Yes
UL/CSA 62368-1:2019 (3rd edition) Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment Yes
EMC
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) AS/NZS CISPR 32: 2015 Class A Yes
BSMI CNS 13438 and NCC C6357 Taiwan Radiated and Conducted Emissions (at 10 meter) Yes
CISPR 22:2008, Class A Yes
CISPR 32:2015, Class A Yes
Deutsche Telekom EMC specification 1TR9, Edition 03 2016 Yes
EN 55022:2010, Class A Yes
EN 300 386, V1.6.1 (2012-09), Class A Yes
EN 55032:2015, Class A Yes
EN 300386 V2.1.1 (2016-07), Class A Yes
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, for Class A digital devices Yes
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ICES 003, dated January 2016 Class A Yes
KN32 Korea Radiated Emission Characteristics (at 10 Meter) Yes
QCN 118:2018/BTTTT “Information technology equipment-Radio disturbance characteristics -limits and methods of measurement“ Class A Yes
TEC/SD/DD/EMC/221/05/OCT-16 Yes
VCCI-CISPR32:2016 Yes
Network Equipment Building System (NEBS)
Data Center DC 3160 Yes
EN 50125-3 Railway application Humidity (in building, shelter with C.C) Yes
EN 50125-3 Railway application Vibration (outside track) Yes
ETSI 300 019 -2-1 Class 1.2   Storage Yes
ETSI 300 019 -2-2 Class 2.3 Transportation Yes
ETSI 300 019 -2-3 Class 3.2 Operational Yes
GR-63-CORE: NEBS, Physical Protection Yes
GR-1089-CORE: EMC and Electrical Safety for Network Telecommunications Equipment Yes
GR 3108 Class 2 environment (environmentally sealed cabinet)  Yes
IEC 61850- 3 Power utility (environmental) Yes
IEE 1613 Power station (DC input minus 48VDC meets dielectric strength) Yes
IEEE 1613 Power station (exception – forced air cooling and boot up time) Yes
SR-3580 NEBS Criteria Levels (Level 3 Compliance) Yes
Immunity
CISPR 24:2010 Yes
CISPR 35:2016 Yes
Deutsche Telekom EMC specification 1TR9, Edition 03 2016 Yes
EN 55024:2010 Yes
EN 300 386, V1.6.1 (2012-09) Yes
EN 300386 V2.1.1 (2016-07) Yes
Energy Utilities (Power utility/Substations): IEEE1613, IEEE 1613.1and IEC 61850-3 with IEC 61000-6-5 Yes
ECR 3.0.1 Yes
KN35 Korea Radiated Immunity Characteristics Yes
Railroad Utilities: EN50121-4 Yes
TCVN 7317:2003 Yes
TEC/SD/DD/EMC/221/05/OCT-16 Yes
Energy Efficiency
AT&T TEER (ATIS-06000015.03.2013) Yes
Verizon TEEER (VZ.TPR.9205 Issue 6) Yes
ETSI ES 203 136 (2013-05) Yes
ECR 3.0.1 Yes

 

Ordering Information

Product Description
Hardware
ACX7024-DC-1PSU ACX7024, 1 U high, 240 mm deep; 24xSFP28 and 4xQSFP28; operating range -40 C to 65 C; DC non-redundant power supply unit 
ACX7024-DC-2PSU ACX7024, 1 U high, 240 mm deep; 24xSFP28 and 4xQSFP28; operating range -40 C to 65 C; DC redundant power supply unit 
ACX7024-AC-1PSU ACX7024, 1 U high, 240 mm deep; 24xSFP28 and 4xQSFP28; operating range -40 C to 65 C; AC non-redundant power supply unit 
ACX7024-AC-2PSU ACX7024, 1 U high, 240 mm deep; 24xSFP28 and 4xQSFP28; operating range -40 C to 65 C; AC redundant power supply unit 
Metro Software
S-EACX-100G-A-1 SW, EACX Software 1 year Subscription Advance license; Per 100G Capacity, With Software Support
S-EACX-100G-A-3 SW, EACX Software 3 years Subscription Advance license; Per 100G Capacity, With Software Support
S-EACX-100G-A-5 SW, EACX Software 5 years Subscription Advance license; Per 100G Capacity, With Software Support
S-EACX-100G-A1-P SW, EACX Software Perpetual Advance1 license; Per 100G Capacity, without SW Support
S-EACX-100G-P-1 SW, EACX Software 1 year Subscription Premium license; Per 100G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, with software support
S-EACX-100G-P-3 SW, EACX Software 3 years Subscription Premium license; Per 100G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, with software support
S-EACX-100G-P-5 SW, EACX Software 5 years Subscription Premium license; Per 100G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, with software support
S-EACX-100G-P1-P SW, EACX Software Perpetual Premium1 license; Per 100G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, without SW Support
S-EACX-400G-A-1 SW, EACX Software 1 year Subscription Advance license; Per 400G Capacity, With Software Support
S-EACX-400G-A-3 SW, EACX Software 3 years Subscription Advance license; Per 400G Capacity, With Software Support
S-EACX-400G-A-5 SW, EACX Software 5 years Subscription Advance license; Per 400G Capacity, With Software Support
S-EACX-400G-A1-P SW, EACX Software Perpetual Advance1 license; Per 400G Capacity, without SW Support
S-EACX-400G-P-1 SW, EACX Software 1 year Subscription Premium license; Per 400G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, with software support
S-EACX-400G-P-3 SW, EACX Software 3 years Subscription Premium license; Per 400G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, with software support
S-EACX-400G-P-5 SW, EACX Software 5 years Subscription Premium license; Per 400G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, with software support
S-EACX-400G-P1-P SW, EACX Software Perpetual Premium1 license; Per 400G Capacity, Includes ADV SW Subscription license, without SW Support

 

Optics and Transceivers

ACX7024 supports varying port speeds with different transceiver options of direct attach copper (DAC), active optical cable (AOC), and breakout cable (BO). The most recent information on supported optics can be found at https://apps.juniper.net/home/.

 

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