The Juniper ACX2100-DC is a compact, environmentally hardened universal access router from the Juniper ACX Series, designed for metro Ethernet, mobile backhaul, and Layer 2/3 business access deployments. Built for temperature-extreme and space-constrained environments, it uses fully passive (fanless) cooling and delivers up to 60 Gbps of system throughput. Running Junos OS, it combines legacy TDM (T1/E1) support with modern Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, making it well suited for service providers and enterprises transitioning access networks from TDM to packet-based infrastructure. The DC-powered variant is intended for telecom central office and utility environments running on -48V/-60V telco or +24V DC power plants.
Key Features
- Compact 1U universal access router with fully passive (fanless) cooling
- Fixed port configuration: 16x T1/E1, 4x GbE copper (RJ-45), 4x GbE combo (copper/fiber), 2x GbE SFP, 2x 10GbE SFP+ (optics sold separately)
- Environmentally hardened for extended operating temperature range and high humidity
- SyncE and IEEE 1588v2 (PTP) precision timing and synchronization support
- Supports MPLS, VPN, and Layer 3 routing for flexible service provider and enterprise deployments
- Redundant DC power supply configuration for high-availability telecom environments
- Runs Junos OS with advanced OAM, SLA management, and zero-touch provisioning
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Juniper Networks (now part of HPE)
- Part Number: ACX2100-DC
- Product Family: ACX Series Universal Metro/Access Router
- System Throughput: Up to 60 Gbps
- Interface Support: 16x T1/E1, 4x GbE Copper, 4x GbE Combo (Copper/Fiber), 2x GbE (SFP), 2x 10GbE (SFP+)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.5 x 1.75 x 9.4 in (44.5 x 4.4 x 24 cm), 1RU
- Maximum Weight: 8.3 lb (3.77 kg)
- Power Input (DC): -48V telco nominal, -60V telco nominal, or +24V DC nominal (dual/redundant DC supply)
- Power Draw: 80 W (DC variant)
- Operating Temperature: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
- Humidity: Up to 95% RH, noncondensing
- Noise Level: 0 dB (passive cooling only)
- OS: Junos OS
- Compliance/Standards: ETSI 300, MEF 9, MEF 14, MEF 21, IEEE 1588-2008, G.703
