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In 15.1X49 @SRX300 series, Is not support [partition option] in the command that is [request system add software]?

I tested two versions of 15.1X49 that the one is D35 and the other one is D45.
My SRXs are 300 and 340 in my lab.

When use the [partition] option, the command displayed below output.

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root@srx300_sa> request system software add no-copy no-validate reboot partition /var/tmp/junos-srxsme-15.1X49-D50.3-domestic.tgz
ERROR: Could not determine the internal media for srx300
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Regards,

GENC

The option is only needed on certain models. This option was created in Junos 10 when the new feature of an alternate boot partition was added to Junos.  this allows the boot recovery of the device when the primary partition is corrupted during a power failure event.

The partition option creates the second partiion where none existed before.  Any Junos device manufactured and release after this addition does not need the option.

Note: Partition install is supported on the default media on SRX100, SRX210, and SRX240 devices
(internal NAND flash) and on SRX650 devices (internal CF card).

Partition install is not supported on the alternate media on SRX100, SRX210, and SRX240 devices
(USB storage key) or on SRX650 devices (external CF card or USB storage key).

http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/en_US/junos14.1/topics/example/security-junos-srx-series-device-using-partition-option-installing.html

Hi spuluka-san,

As my understanding regarding the feature of [partition] option is,

1.Content that you showed
2.Can upgrade or downgrade both partitions at once.

Regarding No.2.

I know that that by using the command [request system snapshot slice alternate], can copy primary image to backup partition after performing command [requests system software add] without [partition] option.

I had just only tested for [partition] option.
However, this option did not working.

Regards,
GENC

The partition option is not supported on the SRX300.  Only on these devices listed in the documentation.

Note: Partition install is supported on the default media on SRX100, SRX210, and SRX240 devices
(internal NAND flash) and on SRX650 devices (internal CF card).

Partition install is not supported on the alternate media on SRX100, SRX210, and SRX240 devices
(USB storage key) or on SRX650 devices (external CF card or USB storage key).

Hi Supuluka-san,

I found the answer for my question as below.
That is the same as old branch series.

Hence, I think that the behavior as my testing is the bug.

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Partition install is supported on the default media on SRX300, SRX320, 340, and SRX345 devices (internal NAND flash) and not supported on the alternate media (USB storage key).
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[[Example: Installing Junos OS on SRX Series Devices Using the Partition Option]]
http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/en_US/junos15.1x49-d40/topics/example/security-junos-srx-series-device-using-partition-option-installing.html

[[Dual-Root Partitioning Scheme on SRX Series Devices]]
http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/en_US/junos15.1x49-d40/topics/concept/security-dual-root-partitioning-scheme-overview.html

Regards,
GENC

This behavior was assigned to PR1192353.

I confirmed that this issue is improved in 15.1X49-D60 @SRX300.

More information is below:

## Resolved Issues (from 15.1X49-D60 release note)
http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/en_US/junos15.1x49-d60/information-products/topic-collections/release-notes/15.1x49-d60/topic-108023.html#jd0e2695

## PR1192353
https://prsearch.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=prcontent&id=PR1192353