Can I upgrade my MX10000 license to add more features?

Yes, purchase the desired upgrade through Juniper, then install and activate the new license file using the same CLI process without hardware changes.

How do I check the status of installed MX10000 licenses?

Run ‘show system license’ or ‘show system license detail’ in operational mode to view active, pending, and expired licenses on the MX10000.

What is the difference between perpetual and subscription licenses on the MX10000?

Perpetual licenses provide lifetime feature access with optional support renewals, while subscription licenses grant time-limited feature access and include software updates.

What features does the Advanced EVPN license enable on the MX10000?

The Advanced EVPN license unlocks VXLAN EVPN multi-tenant fabrics, inter-data center L2/L3 overlay, ARP/ND proxy, and hardware-accelerated MAC learning.

Does the MX10000 support IPsec encryption licensing?

Yes, IPsec encryption is provided via a dedicated license that enables hardware-accelerated MACsec and IPsec VPN throughput on the MX10000.

How do I scale routing capacity on the MX10000 with a license?

Purchase and install a scale license to increase route table capacity, forwarding entries, and performance thresholds on the MX10000 platform.

Can I transfer my MX10000 license to another router?

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.

Which Junos OS version is required for MX10000 licenses?

MX10000 licenses require Junos OS Release 21.4R1 or later; always verify compatibility matrix on the Juniper support portal before deploying.

How do I renew a subscription license on the MX10000?

Renew your subscription via the Juniper account portal before expiration, then install the new activation file using ‘request system license add’.

How can I troubleshoot MX10000 license errors?

Check ‘show system license detail’ for error codes, review /var/log/messages for license-related logs, and open a JTAC case if issues persist.

Where can I find my MX10000 license key after purchase?

Your license key is available in the Juniper Customer Support Portal under ‘License Management’ or in the purchase confirmation email.

How much do MX10000 licenses cost?

MX10000 license pricing varies by feature and support model; contact a Juniper authorized reseller or sales representative for a personalized quote.

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What types of licenses are available for Juniper Router MX10000?

The MX10000 supports perpetual and subscription licenses for base routing, advanced EVPN/MPLS, IPsec encryption, subscriber management, analytics, and performance scaling.

How do I purchase a Juniper MX10000 license?

MX10000 licenses are purchased through Juniper Networks authorized partners or directly from Juniper sales via the Company’s ordering portal.

How do I install a license on the MX10000?

Upload your activation key via CLI with ‘request system license add ’, then commit and reboot if prompted to enable the new features.

How do I activate my MX10000 license after installation?

After installation, verify with ‘show system license’, then use ‘request system license synchronize’ if required to complete activation across all line cards.

Routers Juniper MX10000 Licenses

S-MX10K-LC2101-E-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route and L3 VPN instances and 256K queues on MX10K-LC2101-R. This license only allowsupgrade from MX10K-LC2101-R.

S-MX10K-LC2101-EQ-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route, L3 VPN instances and queues on MX10K-LC2101-E. This license only allows upgradefrom MX10K-LC2101-E.

S-MX10K-LC2101-IR-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route and up to 32 L3 VPN instances on MX10K-LC2101. This license only allows upgrade from MX10K-LC2101.

S-MX10K-LC2101-R-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route and L3 VPN instances on MX10K-LC2101-IR. This license only allows upgrade from MX10K-LC2101-IR.

S-JFLOW-CH-MX10008-Chassis based software license for inline Jflow monitoring on MX10008 chassis

S-JFLOW-CH-MX10016-Chassis based software license for inline Jflow monitoring on MX10016 chassis

S-MX10K2101-R-ADD6-License to enable additional 6 x100GE port on MX10K-LC2101 -R

S-MX10K2101IR-ADD6-License to enable additional 6 x100GE port on MX10K-LC2101 -IR

S-MX10K3-LC2103-EQ-License to upgrade from base M X10003-LC2103 SKU to -EQ mode MX10003-LC2103-EQ SKU

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Routers Juniper MX10000 Licenses

S-MX10K-LC2101-E-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route and L3 VPN instances and 256K queues on MX10K-LC2101-R. This license only allowsupgrade from MX10K-LC2101-R.

S-MX10K-LC2101-EQ-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route, L3 VPN instances and queues on MX10K-LC2101-E. This license only allows upgradefrom MX10K-LC2101-E.

S-MX10K-LC2101-IR-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route and up to 32 L3 VPN instances on MX10K-LC2101. This license only allows upgrade from MX10K-LC2101.

S-MX10K-LC2101-R-Per slot MX license to support full scale L3 route and L3 VPN instances on MX10K-LC2101-IR. This license only allows upgrade from MX10K-LC2101-IR.

S-JFLOW-CH-MX10008-Chassis based software license for inline Jflow monitoring on MX10008 chassis

S-JFLOW-CH-MX10016-Chassis based software license for inline Jflow monitoring on MX10016 chassis

S-MX10K2101-R-ADD6-License to enable additional 6 x100GE port on MX10K-LC2101 -R

S-MX10K2101IR-ADD6-License to enable additional 6 x100GE port on MX10K-LC2101 -IR

S-MX10K3-LC2103-EQ-License to upgrade from base M X10003-LC2103 SKU to -EQ mode MX10003-LC2103-EQ SKU

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