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What license tiers are available for the Juniper MX2020?
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The MX2020 supports multiple license tiers—1 Gbps, 10 Gbps and Smart Licensing subscriptions—enabling scalable throughput and feature sets to match evolving network requirements.
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How does Smart Licensing work on the Juniper MX2020?
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Smart Licensing centrally tracks and enforces MX2020 feature entitlements via Juniper’s Junos Space or cloud-based portal, providing real-time usage visibility and automated compliance management.
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Which feature licenses are offered for MX2020 routers?
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MX2020 feature licenses include advanced routing (EVPN, VPLS), MPLS-TE, high-scale BGP, Segment Routing, and application acceleration, each activated via a unique license key in the Junos CLI.
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How do I activate a license on the MX2020?
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Log in to the Junos CLI, import the PAK or registration key via ‘request system license add’, then commit configuration to instantly enable the licensed functionality.
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Can I upgrade my MX2020 license for higher throughput?
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Yes. You can purchase and install an upgraded license key to raise port or system throughput tiers without hardware changes, ensuring seamless capacity scaling.
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How do I check current license usage on a Juniper MX2020?
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Use the ‘show system license’ command in the Junos CLI or view the Smart Licensing portal dashboard to display active entitlements and consumption metrics.
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What is the difference between permanent and evaluation licenses on MX2020?
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Permanent licenses provide unlimited-term feature entitlements, while evaluation licenses grant time-limited access (typically 60 days) for proof-of-concept or testing purposes.
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How do I renew feature licenses on the MX2020?
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Submit a renewal order through your Juniper authorized partner, receive a new PAK, and install it via ‘request system license add’ to extend feature entitlements.
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Are MX2020 licenses transferable between devices?
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Transferable licenses require deactivation on the source MX2020 (‘request system license revoke’) before re-licensing on the target device to maintain compliance.
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How long does MX2020 license provisioning take?
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License provisioning is typically completed within minutes once the PAK is registered in the Smart Licensing portal and applied via the Junos CLI.
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How can I troubleshoot license activation errors on MX2020?
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Verify system time, connectivity to Juniper’s license server, correct PAK syntax, and review ‘show system license status’ output for detailed error codes.
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What happens when my MX2020 license expires?
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Upon expiration, the MX2020 automatically disables the associated features and logs warnings; traffic will continue on base licenses but advanced functions cease.
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Can one license key cover multiple MX2020 line cards?
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No; each MX2020 line card requires its own feature license or aggregate system license to ensure accurate capacity and feature enforcement.
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How do application acceleration licenses impact MX2020 performance?
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Application acceleration licenses enable built-in FIPS-compliant DDoS mitigation, TCP proxy, and SSL offload on the MX2020’s Packet Forwarding Engine for up to 100 Gbps of optimized traffic.
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Is a license required to enable QoS on the Juniper MX2020?
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No; basic QoS policing and shaping functions are included in the base MX2020 software, while advanced class-based queuing requires the premium QoS feature license.
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How do I order additional MX2020 licenses?
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Contact your Juniper authorized reseller with the serial numbers and required feature or throughput tiers; they will generate PAKs for portal registration and deployment.
