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What types of licenses are available for Juniper Router MX10000?
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The MX10000 supports perpetual and subscription licenses for base routing, advanced EVPN/MPLS, IPsec encryption, subscriber management, analytics, and performance scaling.
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How do I purchase a Juniper MX10000 license?
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MX10000 licenses are purchased through Juniper Networks authorized partners or directly from Juniper sales via the Company’s ordering portal.
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How do I install a license on the MX10000?
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Upload your activation key via CLI with ‘request system license add <license-file>’, then commit and reboot if prompted to enable the new features.
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How do I activate my MX10000 license after installation?
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After installation, verify with ‘show system license’, then use ‘request system license synchronize’ if required to complete activation across all line cards.
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Can I upgrade my MX10000 license to add more features?
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Yes, purchase the desired upgrade through Juniper, then install and activate the new license file using the same CLI process without hardware changes.
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How do I check the status of installed MX10000 licenses?
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Run ‘show system license’ or ‘show system license detail’ in operational mode to view active, pending, and expired licenses on the MX10000.
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What is the difference between perpetual and subscription licenses on the MX10000?
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Perpetual licenses provide lifetime feature access with optional support renewals, while subscription licenses grant time-limited feature access and include software updates.
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What features does the Advanced EVPN license enable on the MX10000?
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The Advanced EVPN license unlocks VXLAN EVPN multi-tenant fabrics, inter-data center L2/L3 overlay, ARP/ND proxy, and hardware-accelerated MAC learning.
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Does the MX10000 support IPsec encryption licensing?
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Yes, IPsec encryption is provided via a dedicated license that enables hardware-accelerated MACsec and IPsec VPN throughput on the MX10000.
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How do I scale routing capacity on the MX10000 with a license?
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Purchase and install a scale license to increase route table capacity, forwarding entries, and performance thresholds on the MX10000 platform.
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Can I transfer my MX10000 license to another router?
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License transfer is supported by first removing the license from the source device, then contacting Juniper to reissue the activation key for the target router.
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Which Junos OS version is required for MX10000 licenses?
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MX10000 licenses require Junos OS Release 21.4R1 or later; always verify compatibility matrix on the Juniper support portal before deploying.
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How do I renew a subscription license on the MX10000?
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Renew your subscription via the Juniper account portal before expiration, then install the new activation file using ‘request system license add’.
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How can I troubleshoot MX10000 license errors?
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Check ‘show system license detail’ for error codes, review /var/log/messages for license-related logs, and open a JTAC case if issues persist.
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Where can I find my MX10000 license key after purchase?
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Your license key is available in the Juniper Customer Support Portal under ‘License Management’ or in the purchase confirmation email.
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How much do MX10000 licenses cost?
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MX10000 license pricing varies by feature and support model; contact a Juniper authorized reseller or sales representative for a personalized quote.
