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What is a Juniper MX Series Base Product Bundle?
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The Juniper MX Series Base Product Bundle is a turnkey hardware and software package that includes the MX router chassis, routing engine, fabric cards, power supplies, fan trays and a Junos OS base license for edge and core routing.
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Which models are available in the MX Series Base Product Bundles?
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Juniper offers base bundles for MX5, MX10, MX40, MX80, MX104, MX240, MX480, MX960 and MX10003, covering a range of deployments from access to high-capacity edge and core networks.
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What features are included in the MX Series Base Product Bundles?
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Each MX Series Base Product Bundle includes the chassis, routing engine, fabric modules, fan trays, dual power supplies and a Junos OS base license with essential routing, QoS and MPLS functionality.
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How do I select the right MX Series Base Bundle for my network?
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To choose the right MX Series Base Product Bundle, assess your throughput requirements, interface density and redundancy needs, then match them to the MX model performance and port-density specifications.
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What licensing options come with the MX Series Base Product Bundles?
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MX Series Base Product Bundles include the Junos OS base license. Optional feature licenses—for Ethernet VPN, Carrier Ethernet, advanced security and analytics—can be purchased separately.
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Can I upgrade the Juniper MX Series Base Bundle after purchase?
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Yes. You can expand capacity by adding or swapping line cards, upgrading routing engines and acquiring additional Junos feature licenses to enhance performance and capabilities.
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What performance levels do MX Series Base Product Bundles support?
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MX Series Base Product Bundles deliver performance ranging from 10 Gbps on the MX5 up to multi-terabit capacity on the MX10003, enabling flexible scaling as network demands grow.
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Are MX Series Base Product Bundles compatible with existing Junos OS releases?
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Yes. All MX Series Base Product Bundles are fully compatible with Junos OS versions 15.1 and later, ensuring seamless integration, feature consistency and support for software upgrades.
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What connectivity options are offered in the MX Series Base Product Bundles?
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MX Series Base Product Bundles support modular line cards and fixed ports for 1/10/25/40/100 GE interfaces, delivering high-density Ethernet, packet and service-provider edge connectivity.
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Does the MX Series Base Product Bundle include security features?
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The base bundle provides essential security functions such as ACLs, uRPF and zone-based policies. Advanced threat protection and next-gen firewall services require optional Juniper security licenses.
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How does the MX Series Base Product Bundle support scalability?
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MX Series chassis are modular, with slots for additional line cards, fabric expansion and redundant power and routing engines, enabling seamless performance and port-density scaling.
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What software support is included in the MX Series Base Product Bundles?
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Each MX Series Base Product Bundle includes 90 days of Junos software support for updates, patches and minor releases. Extended support and 24×7 coverage are available via service contracts.
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How do I deploy a Juniper MX Series Base Product Bundle?
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To deploy, rack-mount the chassis, install power modules and fan trays, insert line cards, connect management and data interfaces, then provision Junos OS via CLI or automated scripts.
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What warranty and support services accompany the MX Series Base Product Bundles?
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Juniper provides a one-year hardware warranty, access to Juniper’s online support portal and software updates. Extended warranties, NOC-to-NOC support and on-site services are available.
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Where can I find documentation for the MX Series Base Product Bundles?
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Comprehensive documentation, configuration guides and release notes for MX Series Base Product Bundles are available on Juniper’s TechLibrary website under the MX Series section.
