Networking Juniper MX960 Licenses

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What license options are available for Juniper MX960 routers?

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.

How do I install a new license on an MX960 router?

Upload the Juniper license file to the /var/tmp directory, then apply it in CLI with “request system license import ” and commit the configuration.

How can I check installed licenses on my MX960?

Log in to CLI and run “show system license” to display all installed and active licenses along with expiration and feature details.

How do I upgrade the throughput capacity license on an MX960?

Purchase the higher-capacity throughput license from your Juniper reseller, import the new license file via CLI, and validate with “show system license”.

Can I transfer MX960 licenses between devices?

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.

Do MX960 licenses expire and how do I renew them?

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.

What is the difference between permanent and evaluation licenses?

Permanent licenses never expire, while evaluation licenses are time-limited (typically 60 days) and intended for testing before purchase.

Which commands verify license status in Junos OS?

Use “show system license”, “show system license detail” and “show chassis fpc licenses” to verify overall and module-specific license statuses.

How do I activate MPLS services on an MX960?

Purchase and install the MPLS services license, commit the configuration, then enable MPLS under protocols with “set protocols mpls” commands.

What licensing is required for EVPN on MX960?

EVPN requires the SDN-EVPN or ADVANCED SERVICES license. Import and activate the appropriate license, then configure EVPN under “protocols evpn”.

How do I obtain a license key for my MX960 router?

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.

Can I consolidate multiple feature licenses on MX960?

Yes. Juniper offers feature bundles (e.g., ADVANCED SERVICES) that consolidate security, MPLS, and subscriber features under a single license.

What happens if I exceed my MX960 licensed capacity?

Traffic above the licensed capacity is dropped or rate-limited. Upgrade your throughput license to avoid service disruptions.

How long does it take to activate a Juniper license?

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.

Are software upgrades tied to MX960 licenses?

No. Junos OS upgrades are governed by your support contract. Feature licenses control specific services and throughput irrespective of Junos version.

Where can I view historical license changes on MX960?

Use the CLI command “show system license history” to view timestamps, installation sources, and details of all license modifications.

Networking Juniper MX960 Licenses

S-VRR-R-UPG-14-2-S (Right to upgrade an instance of vRR to a 14.2 vRR in redundant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redundant mode is dr iven by configuration.) - All address families supported. - Max 1 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-R-UPG-15-1-S (Right to upgrade an instance of vRR to a 15.1 vRR in redundant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redundant mode is dr iven by configuration.) - All address families supported. - Max 2 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-UPG-14-2-S (Right to upgrade an instance vRR to a 14.2 vRR on a single VM.- All address families supported. - Max 1 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-UPG-15-1-S (Right to upgrade an instance vRR to a 15.1 vRR on a single VM.- All address families supported. - Max 2 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-R-UPG-14-2-M (Right to upgrade an instance of vRR to a 14.2 vRR in redundant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redundant mode is dr iven by configuration.) - All address families supported. - Max 8 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-R-UPG-15-1-M (Right to upgrade an instance of vRR to a 15.1 vRR in redundant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redundant mode is dr iven by configuration.) - All address families supported. - Max 8 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-UPG-14-2-M (Right to upgrade an instance vRR to a 14.2 vRR on a single VM.- All address families supported. - Max 8 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-R-14-2-S (Right to install an instance of 14.2 or lower relese version vRR in redundant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redun dant mode is driven by configuration.) - All address families supported. - Max 1 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-UPG-15-1-M (Right to upgrade an instance vRR to a 15.1 vRR on a single VM.- All address families supported. - Max 8 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-R-15-1-S (RIGHT TO INSTALL AN INSTANCE OF 15.1 OR LOWER RELESE VERSION VRR)

S-SA-UP-8K (SUBSCRIBER ACCESS FEATURE PACK LICS SCALING LICS UPG 4K TO 8K)

S-FW-NPU-SX (Stateful Firewall License, per NPU, per MS-MIC or MS-MPC)

S-SA-UP-16K (SUBSCRIBER ACCESS FEATURE PACK LICS SCALING LICS UPG 8K TO 16K)

S-VRR-R-UPG-15-1 (Virtual Route Reflector Software Redundant Instance Right to upgrade an instance of vRR image to Junos 15.1 based vRR image in redun dant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redundant mode is driven by configuration.))

S-VRR-R-UPG-14-1 (Right to upgrade an instance of vRR to a 14.1 vRR in redundant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redundant mode is dr iven by configuration.))

S-VRR-R-UPG-14-2 (Right to upgrade an instance of vRR to a 14.2 vRR in redundant mode where it controls the same set of clients. (redundant mode is dr iven by configuration.))

S-SA-8K (LICS SCALING LIMIT 8K SUBSCRIBERS MX M SERIES)

S-VRR-14-2-S (Right to install an instance of 14.2 or lower release version vRR on a single VM. (medium instance) - All address families supported . - Max 1 million total RIB routes)

S-VRR-15-1-S (RIGHT TO INSTALL AN INSTANCE OF 15.1 OR LOWER RELEASE VER VRR)

S-LNS-IN (Software License for LNS on MPC on MX)