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Q
What license options are available for Juniper MX960 routers?
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Juniper MX960 routers support throughput licenses (2.5-400 Gbps), services licenses (ADVANCED SERVICES, SDN-EVPN), and feature-specific licenses (PFE, MPLS). Choose based on bandwidth and service requirements.
Q
How do I install a new license on an MX960 router?
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Upload the Juniper license file to the /var/tmp directory, then apply it in CLI with “request system license import <filename>” and commit the configuration.
Q
How can I check installed licenses on my MX960?
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Log in to CLI and run “show system license” to display all installed and active licenses along with expiration and feature details.
Q
How do I upgrade the throughput capacity license on an MX960?
A
Purchase the higher-capacity throughput license from your Juniper reseller, import the new license file via CLI, and validate with “show system license”.
Q
Can I transfer MX960 licenses between devices?
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Yes. Use Juniper’s Licensing Portal to revoke the license from the old router and reissue it for the MX960 serial number of the new device.
Q
Do MX960 licenses expire and how do I renew them?
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Service and support licenses expire annually. Renew through a Juniper partner or the Juniper Licensing Portal before the expiration date to maintain feature and support access.
Q
What is the difference between permanent and evaluation licenses?
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Permanent licenses never expire, while evaluation licenses are time-limited (typically 60 days) and intended for testing before purchase.
Q
Which commands verify license status in Junos OS?
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Use “show system license”, “show system license detail” and “show chassis fpc licenses” to verify overall and module-specific license statuses.
Q
How do I activate MPLS services on an MX960?
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Purchase and install the MPLS services license, commit the configuration, then enable MPLS under protocols with “set protocols mpls” commands.
Q
What licensing is required for EVPN on MX960?
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EVPN requires the SDN-EVPN or ADVANCED SERVICES license. Import and activate the appropriate license, then configure EVPN under “protocols evpn”.
Q
How do I obtain a license key for my MX960 router?
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Contact your Juniper reseller or log in to the Juniper Licensing Portal to generate a license key using your router’s serial number and feature requirements.
Q
Can I consolidate multiple feature licenses on MX960?
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Yes. Juniper offers feature bundles (e.g., ADVANCED SERVICES) that consolidate security, MPLS, and subscriber features under a single license.
Q
What happens if I exceed my MX960 licensed capacity?
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Traffic above the licensed capacity is dropped or rate-limited. Upgrade your throughput license to avoid service disruptions.
Q
How long does it take to activate a Juniper license?
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License activation is immediate once you import and commit the license file in the router’s CLI. Provisioning via Juniper Portal may take up to 24 hours.
Q
Are software upgrades tied to MX960 licenses?
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No. Junos OS upgrades are governed by your support contract. Feature licenses control specific services and throughput irrespective of Junos version.
Q
Where can I view historical license changes on MX960?
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Use the CLI command “show system license history” to view timestamps, installation sources, and details of all license modifications.
