ACX Series Universal Access Routers are Juniper’s response to a shift
in metro network architecture where the access and aggregation layer is extending the
operational intelligence from the service provider edge to the access network. The ACX
Series simplifies access and aggregation architectures by eliminating unnecessary layers
and network overlays, dramatically reducing CapEx and OpEx. Based on architectural
simplification and cost reduction, service providers and enterprises can adopt the true
universal access paradigm enabled by the ACX Series. In addition to MEF CE2.0 compliance
for supporting both Ethernet and IP/MPLS, the ACX Series provides high capacity and
scalability while delivering industry-leading performance with a range of port densities and
interface types. Table 1 provides a snapshot of interfaces supported on each ACX Series
model. The flexibility and upgradability (mix and match of interface types) makes the ACX
Series ideal for a wide range of use cases applications.