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  • 1.  Is a license needed to enable a Virtual Chassis on an EX4200?

    Posted 09-06-2011 12:20
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    I am using the Juniper WW Partner Configurator & Quote Tool to configure an EX4200 switch.  One of the messages displayed says "If you are deploying EX4200 units as a Virtual Chassis, only two Advanced Feature Licenses are required for up to ten units".  While I am new to Junipers product line, I do not recall seeing anything that states I need to get a license to enable a Virtual Chassis.  Is a license needed to enable a Virtual Chassis on an EX4200?

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  • 2.  RE: Is a license needed to enable a Virtual Chassis on an EX4200?

    Posted 09-06-2011 12:59

    No, you don't need a license for the Virtual Chassis feature. That message is stating that if you have a virtual chassis of 10 switches, you only need the Advanced Feature License for two of the members (master and backup REs) instead of having a license for each member of the VC.

     

    It's really a cost saving feature.



  • 3.  RE: Is a license needed to enable a Virtual Chassis on an EX4200?

    Posted 09-06-2011 13:45

    Ah, it makes sense now.  Thanx.



  • 4.  RE: Is a license needed to enable a Virtual Chassis on an EX4200?
    Best Answer

    Posted 09-06-2011 13:08

    You should not need a license for VC unless you are running 'advanced features' on the VC itself.

     

    See http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/en_US/junos11.2/topics/concept/ex-series-software-licenses-overview.html

    for examples.