[j-nsp] MX480 Build

[Bill Blackford]

I agree that this is a good build for what you've stated. I would definitely recommend an MS-DPC for off-loading any sampling or crypto. 

You mention higher density with the use of MICs in the future. This would require taking the plunge to MPC and a replacement of your DPCs (you cannot mix DPC and MPC on the same chassis) and depending on the MPC choices, possibly the fans, SBCs and REs as well. Just something to keep in mind.

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> On Jul 22, 2015, at 06:24, Colton Conor <colton.conor at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I am considering buying a used MX480. It will have the following:
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> 1x MX480-PREMIUM-AC - MX480 Base system with redundant RE-2000, SCB, and AC
> power
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> 2x DPCE-R-4XGE-XFP - 4x10GE Enhanced DPC for MX, requires optics sold
> separately
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> 1 x Juniper MS-DPC - IP services line card for MX Series Requires Junos OS
> Release 9.3 and later
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> Assuming we have the latest software version from Juniper to install on
> this used box, is there anything we should know about this potential setup?
> I believe this DPC cards are EOL, but I think many people are still using
> them. I know there are more dense MIC cards out there, but that is not
> needed at this time.
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> I think everything about this system is redundant besides the MS-DPC, but I
> could get another one of those too.
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> Are there any licensing restrictions or upgrade restrictions I should be
> aware of? Does Juniper have any locks or software limitations on these
> larger routers like they do on the MX-5 through MX-80 and MX 104?
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> Besides the chassis size and power consumption anything we should know or
> consider deciding between a MX 240, MX480, and MX960? It seems the MX240 is
> too small for our needs, so its really the MX480 vs MX960.
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> I would be upgrading from a MX80, so this is quite a jump.
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