Upgrade junos ex4200 virtual chassis member jnet community. Virtual juniper advanced threat prevention vjatp srx series. Is het possible to upgrade a juniper ex virtualchassis without a covered service contract. Juniper ex4600 and qfx series switch host software upgrade. Aug 17, 2018 just want to share little experience in upgrading juniper ex4600 virtual chassis using nssu nonstop software upgrade. A qfx5100 switch running a junos os software image with qfx5 in the package filename. This command will set the mode for the switch on which the command is issued and follows it up with the necessary reboot. As most vcs are configured with two routingengines re as recommended by juniper by using issu, you are essentially upgrading the backup re then swapping the backup to the master, to allow. When deployed in a virtual chassis configuration, the ex2200 switches elect a master and a backup switch based on a set of preconfigured policies or criteria. The exseries switch virtual chassis vc software can be upgraded for the entire vc or you can upgrade one individual member of the vc. The ex3400 line of ethernet switches is designed to support many of the same failover capabilities and high availability ha functionality as other juniper ex access switches with virtual chassis technology. Inside juniper ex virtualchassis console connections january 14, 2014 john herbert 0.
Upgrade mixed mode virtual chassis juniper ex config router. Please visit the junos genius page for more information. After you power on the two switches in the virtual chassis unit, the junos picks one of them to be the master the other one becomes the backup and assigns member ids to each one. Junipers then ceo and present chairman, scott kriens said that the product launch marked the beginning of a transcending chapter in junipers history, declaring, the switch is on. How to create a virtual switch chassis with junos dummies. The ex3400 supports juniper networks virtual chassis technology. How to upgrade the software version for an exseries switch. May 05, 2019 first we had to upgrade the junos code on the switch to match the software on the existing stack. May 31, 2016 the upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis learning byte discusses the differences between upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis compared with other models of ex switches in a virtual. Reading the relevant section in booksoftwareexseries123. The backup is online and running the same software version. If you have virtual chassis vc configuration, you will be able to perform an inservice software upgrade issu or nonstop software upgrade nssu. Inside juniper ex virtualchassis console connections january 14, 2014 john herbert juniper, networking 0 i mentioned before that i would cover a way to determine which ex chassis console you were connected to within an ex virtualchassis, even if you didnt have individual member hostnames, or have not implemented the great solution.
In other words, virtual chassis technology can reduce the number of managed devices by a factor 10, dramatically lowering operational expenses. Juniper ex4200 virtual chassis software upgrade solutions. The ex series switch virtual chassis vc software can be upgraded for the entire vc or you can upgrade one individual member of the vc. To upgrade all members, use the command request system software add reboot on. Just want to share little experience in upgrading juniper ex4600 virtualchassis using nssu nonstop software upgrade. Identify and configure centrally routed bridging crb evpnvxlan designs. In this sense, redoing the network edge with the virtual chassis fabric offered a breath of fresh air in the data center. Ex virtual chassis ex4200 switches support clustering of up to ten 4200 chassis into a single virtual chassis vc, which provides significant high availability ha benefits in addition selection from junos enterprise switching book. For information on which packages to use for which upgrades, see junos os installation package names. The virtual chassis or mixed virtual chassis master verifies that. Juniper ex series is a series of ethernet network switches designed and manufactured by juniper networks. Jncisent how to upgrade your junos software via a usb drive on ex series switches. Screenos what options are available when configuring snoop.
Mx gr and llgr capability and compatibility changes after 15. This article explains how to upgrade the ex2300 and ex3400. Configuring automatic software update on virtual chassis member. Advanced data center switching adcx juniper networks. If this will work is there any need to define all members or is that assumed. Ex4300 virtual chassis software upgrade or reboot fails. With the server passing traffic over member 1, i could upgrade member 0 which was the same as before request system software add tmpjinstallex4200. How to upgrade a mixed mode virtual chassis juniper ex here is the step by step procedure to upgrade a mixed mode virtual chassis on a ex4200 and ex45504500 switch. Upgrading software on a virtual chassis and mixed virtual chassis using. Your onestop shop for juniper product information from authentic sources. Issuing the following configuration commands on 1 of the spine nodes is really all there is to it. Jweb application package user guide for ex series switches, release 14. Page 4 use an attached switchs cli to upgrade ex series rps firmware 58 example.
Junos installation and upgrade on srx and ex platforms standalone, srx chassis cluster and ex virtual chassis. Installing software on ex series switches juniper networks. Upgrading junos software on a virtual chassis of ex2300. Software release notification for junos software version 18. Dec 05, 2019 juniper has taken the wraps off new software and switches that are designed to broaden user options in deploying software defined branch offices and enterprise networks. This example uses the following hardware and software components. Ex virtual chassis junos enterprise switching book. Otherwise you will end up with old host software version and new junos os version. Upgrade mixed mode virtual chassis juniper ex config. If you are configuring a virtual chassis, the poe configuring option is displayed if any member of the virtual chassis supports poe, even if the virtual chassis master does not support poe.
Juniper ex virtualchassis hostname january 10, 2014 john herbert juniper, networking 2 lets assume that you are creating a juniper virtualchassis switch using, say, three ex4200s. The automatic software update feature allows you to automatically update the software version on prospective member switches as they are added so that they can join the virtual chassis. Apr 18, 2015 if you have virtual chassis vc configuration, you will be able to perform an inservice software upgrade issu or nonstop software upgrade nssu. Ex series devices are delivered with preinstalled junos operating system junos os. Preparing the switch for software installation, upgrading the software using nssu. Did not find expected response from reboot rpc steps to. Virtual chassis upgrade with minimal downtime keerans blog.
And juniper networks junos space network director, a consolidated network management platform, can be used to configure and manage the virtual chassis configuration as a single, logical entity. The upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis learning byte discusses the differences between upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis compared with other models of ex switches in a virtual. Here is a little checklist that you should go pass thru along with reading official juniper manuals related to upgrading your vc. Softwaredefined networking, network management, and operations. The reason i am putting this here is i often reuse these procedures and dont want to search in juniper knowledge base every time. These features will also enable a nonstop software upgrade, or nssu. This option is available on ex4600 and qfx series juniper switches. Exseries switches in a virtual chassis environment can be upgraded individually or all members at once from the master ex routing engine re.
Juniper ex vc global hostname versus member names january, 2014 john herbert 0. Upgrading software using nonstop software upgrade on ex. At work we were looking to do a firmware upgrade of our junos going. The master installs the new software image on the backup and reboots it. For a standalone ex4200 switch to join an existing virtual chassis configuration, it must be running the same version of junos os that is running. Graceful routing engine switchover gres is enabled.
Virtual chassis technology the ex3400 supports juniper networks virtual chassis technology, allowing up to 10 switches to be interconnected over uplink ports and managed as a single logical device, delivering a scalable, payasyougrow solution for expanding network environments. Automatic software updates, nonstop software upgrade. Use the unlink and force options while performing a software update. Enabled mstr mixed neighbor list member id status serial no model prio role mode id interface 0 fpc 0 prsnt bp0214340104 ex420048t 129 master n 1 vcp0 1 vcp1 1 fpc 1 prsnt bp0215090120 ex420048t 129 backup n 0. There are two approaches to perform junos os upgrade. Jun 28, 2015 request virtual chassis mode fabric mixed local reboot. Are juniper upgrading checking serials within upgrade process or is it similar with cisco ios upgrade. If your junos os software package is located on an ftp or a tftp server or another external source, go to kb20552 steps to install junos on an ex switch from an external source, such as an ftp server or a usb device for stepbystep installation instructions junos can be installed on an ex switch over ftp, when the installation file is on an ftp server, without moving the file onto. Optional back up the system softwarejunos os, the active.
Upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis youtube. Oct 28, 2016 the virtual chassis or mixed virtual chassis master verifies that. Connect each of the two vcps on the chassis member to a vcp on the other member. Enabled mstr mixed neighbor list member id status serial no model prio role mode id interface 0 fpc 0 prsnt cu02xxxxxxxx ex220048t4g 255 master na 1 vcp255044 1 vcp255045 1 vcp255046 1 vcp255047 1 fpc 1 prsnt cu02xxxxxxxx ex220048t4g 255 backup na 0 vcp255044 0 vcp. Is het possible to upgrade a juniper ex virtual chassis without a covered service contract. How to upgrade the software version for an exseries switch virtual.
Juniper requires you to convert a hardware port into a tunnel interface to. When a switchs power supply fails because the power supplies for both ex3300 switches and ex2200 switches are internal, if the. Requirements for performing an nssu, how an nssu works, ex3300, ex3400, ex4200, ex4300, ex4500, ex4600, and mixed virtual chassis, ex6200 and ex8200 switches, ex8200 virtual chassis, nssu limitations, nssu and junos os release support, overview of nssu configuration and operation. To upgrade a virtual chassis vc system, we recommend upgrading the linecards first and then upgrading the res to complete the vc system upgrade. First we had to upgrade the junos code on the switch to match the software on the existing stack. Upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis learning byte all juniper learning bytes are now accessed through junos genius. The exseries switch virtual chassis vc software can be upgraded for the. This will be bring complete outage for period of time till all member switches come back after reboot. Apr 24, 2016 how to upgrade a mixed mode virtual chassis juniper ex here is the step by step procedure to upgrade a mixed mode virtual chassis on a ex4200 and ex45504500 switch. Ansible play to upgrade the software on ex 4300 virtual chassis fails. The software upgrade happens, and the reboot is issued, but the playbook exits ungracefully with the error.
Here are the methods to upgrade the linecards and res in the following four members vc system example. I had to add a juniper ex4200 switch to a stack today which already had 8 switches in it. Juniper exseries is a series of ethernet network switches designed and manufactured by juniper networks. We have 2 in contract and 2 units with expired contracts my bet. This is visible to you because you have logged into juniper networks internal network. After this, we move to the virtual chassis configuration stanza.
Fast forward nine months later, and im running into strange issues with poe and mercury door controllers, particularly model mre62e. Ex2300 virtual chassis configurations implement the same slotmoduleport numbering schema as other juniper networks chassisbased products, providing true chassislike operations. Nssu is supported on the following ex series virtual chassis platforms. When a new image needs to be installed on the system, it is. View and download juniper ex2200 hardware manual online. It elaborates on the cleanups needed to ensure enough storage is available to perform a clean upgrade using tftp and usb. Juniper ex4200 usb software upgrade network automation. Inside juniper ex virtualchassis console connections.
The company bolstered its contrail sdwan cloud package to include support for sdlanspecific operations, such as provisioning of new devices and managing branch office lans. How to upgrade the software version for an exseries. Before you start this procedure, decide which software package you need and download it. The upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis learning byte. Here is a stepbystep procedure how to upgrade the junos image on your juniper ex, qfx or mx device. Download the junos software packages for both chassis. See upgrading software on a virtual chassis fabric using nonstop software upgrade. Configuring automatic software update on virtual chassis. You can also use nonstop software upgrade nssu to upgrade junos os on all members of a virtual chassis for ex series and qfx series. Ex series switches in a virtual chassis environment can be upgraded individually or all members at once from the master ex routing engine re. A juniper networks ex series ethernet switch is delivered with the. Understanding software upgrades in a virtual chassis.
Use as many rpss as needed to back up all members of the virtual chassis. There are a few criteria which juniper specify for adding a new switch to a stack. May 27, 2015 request system software add vartmpjinstall ex 4300. The virtual chassis or mixed virtual chassis member has a preprovisioned configuration. Ex example installing junos os on an ex switch where. Each ex3400 switch is capable of functioning as a routing engine re when deployed in a virtual chassis configuration. Well, ive got a eight unit stack here, and the juniper ex software upgrade is usually pretty solid, so lets upgrade it and it goes off without a hitch.
Ex upgrading junos on ex2300 and ex3400 juniper networks. Automatic software upgrades learning byte explains the. Configuring automatic software update on ex4200 virtual. Understanding nonstop software upgrade on ex series. Upgrading software using nonstop software upgrade on ex series. Oct 25, 2016 juniper ex 4300 switch os up gradation process. The junos runtime image used on the switch is junosarm32. After we downgraded the software we powered off the switch, connected the stacking cables or vcp ports then powered the switch back on it was initially detected as the 4th switch in the virtual chassis stack. These switches run on junipers network operating system, junos.
When deployed in a virtual chassis configuration, the ex3400. I installed and integrated a virtual chassis fabric vcf into the network not too long ago. Juniper has taken the wraps off new software and switches that are designed to broaden user options in deploying softwaredefined branch offices and enterprise networks. Same as member 1, it came back up after its reboot but the switch took an age to find the master and just as long to commit the activation of interface ge002. The master switch automatically creates and updates the switching and optional routing tables on all other virtual chassis switch members. Sep 08, 2015 email protected show virtual chassis preprovisioned virtual chassis virtual chassis id.
Did not find expected response from reboot rpc steps to reproduce. Juniper virtual chassis fabric posted on june 28, 2015. Jncisent how to upgrade your junos software via a usb drive on exseries switches. By using a consistent operating system and a single configuration file, all switches in a virtual chassis configuration are treated as a single device, simplifying. Upgrading junos on an ex2200 virtual chassis learning byte.