{"product_id":"chas-bp3-mx480-s-juniper-mx480-bp3-chassis","title":"CHAS-BP3-MX480-S Juniper MX480 BP3 Chassis","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper CHAS-BP3-MX480-S MX480 BP3 Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-Range Enhanced Backplane Chassis for Scalable MX480 Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eJuniper CHAS-BP3-MX480-S MX480 BP3 chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a next-generation \u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e3D Universal Edge Router platform\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered to deliver high-performance, scalability, and reliability for modern service provider and enterprise networks. Designed with the advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eBackplane 3 (BP3) architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, this chassis supports the demanding power and signal integrity requirements of \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"540\"\u003ehigh-speed 100GbE and 400GbE networking\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for evolving data center and edge environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eWith a compact \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e8RU form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MX480 BP3 chassis offers an optimal balance between performance and space efficiency. It features \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"762\"\u003e6 total slots\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e4 dedicated MPC (Modular Port Concentrator) slots\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-capacity line cards and \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e2 SCB (Switch Control Board) slots\u003c\/strong\u003e for switching and control plane operations. When paired with compatible \u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eSCB3 and MPC line cards (MPC7E, MPC10E, MPC11E)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the system delivers an impressive \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eaggregate throughput of up to 7.5 Tbps\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling seamless handling of high-bandwidth workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eBP3 backplane technology\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances system performance by supporting higher per-slot power and enabling high-frequency signaling required for multi-rate interfaces such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e10GbE, 40GbE, 100GbE, and 400GbE\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures future-ready scalability while maintaining backward compatibility with existing MX-series MPCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eBuilt for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003ecarrier-grade reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Juniper MX480 chassis incorporates \u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eredundant switch control boards, routing engines, power supplies, and fan trays\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eside-to-side airflow cooling design\u003c\/strong\u003e supports efficient thermal management in high-density rack environments, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eN+1 power redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures consistent and reliable power delivery for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2192\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eservice provider edge deployments, mobile backhaul, enterprise core networks, and cloud infrastructure\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eJuniper CHAS-BP3-MX480-S\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the performance, scalability, and resilience required for next-generation networking environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Juniper CHAS-BP3-MX480-S MX480 Next-Generation BP3 Router Chassis\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.juniper.net\/documentation\/us\/en\/hardware\/mx480\/topics\/topic-map\/mx480-chassis.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"MX480 Router Chassis (CHAS-BP3-MX480-S) - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniper Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMX480 Router Chassis (BP3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 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Why is the BP3 chassis required for newer MPCs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewer line cards like the MPC10E require more power and faster data paths than the original MX480 backplane could provide. The BP3 chassis upgrades the electrical and signal infrastructure to meet these modern requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. How many 100GbE ports can I fit in this chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepending on the line cards used (such as the MPC7E-MRATE), you can achieve high-density 100GbE configurations across the four available line card slots, supporting up to 48 ports of 100GbE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Does this part number include the fan trays?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically, the \"CHAS-BP3-MX480-S\" is a spare chassis that includes the frame and backplane. High-capacity fan trays and power supplies are usually ordered as separate components or part of a system bundle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Can I use my existing RE-S-1800X4-16G in this chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The BP3 chassis is compatible with standard MX-series Routing Engines, provided they are paired with compatible Switch Control Boards (SCBE2 or SCBE3).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Is the airflow front-to-back? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The MX480 uses a side-to-side airflow pattern. 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