The Juniper MX960BASE-AC is a high performance 14 slot universal edge router chassis designed to deliver exceptional scalability and reliability for service providers and large enterprise networks. Engineered to support up to 12 Tbps of system capacity, this base chassis provides the foundational infrastructure required for bandwidth intensive applications, cloud services, and data center interconnects. It comes equipped with three AC power supplies, two fan trays, two switch control boards, and one routing engine to ensure high availability and continuous operation. Network architects and procurement teams rely on this platform because it seamlessly integrates into existing environments while offering the flexibility to scale through modular line cards, making it a future proof investment for mission critical routing and switching deployments.