JTAC Recommended Junos Software Versions

Summary:

JTAC recommended versions of Junos software are listed to assist with determining which version of software to download and install.
This article applies to the following devices:

• EX Series
  
• M, T, and MX Series
• ACX Series
  
• QFX Series
  
• SRX Series
  
  

For other Junos devices, refer to the Release Notes and the Alerts column on the Download Software pages.
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Important Software Upgrade Notification
Before loading a software release, Juniper recommends that you read the associated Release Notes to understand how features, functionality, fixes and any known outstanding issues will apply to your specific network and applications. A second sensible recommendation is for you to test the release in your lab whereby you emulate your topology and traffic flows where possible to further understand how your network will perform with the new release in your unique environment.
 Juniper offers optional services to aide customers in selecting and testing software releases. If interested in more information, please contact your Juniper Sales Representative to discuss offerings and pricing.

Symptoms:

For customers planning an upgrade or initial installation, JTAC recommends the Junos software versions in this article. These versions are selected using input from Juniper Engineering, customers, and analysis of field usage data.
Exceptions to this include:

• JTAC has specifically recommended that customers use a version of Junos software that is different from what is listed.
  
• You require specific features (Feature Explorer) that are available only in another version of Junos software. In this case, be sure to download the latest maintenance release.
  
• Your currently installed version of Junos is working well.
  
• If you use NSM, refer to the NSM & Junos Compatibility Matrix to make sure the recommended Junos software version can be managed by NSM.
   

To see the list​ of End of Engineering (EOE) and EOS (End of Support) dates for specific Junos versions, please go to the Junos Dates & Milestones page: https://support.juniper.net/support/eol/software/junos/
To see features supported per specific Junos versions, please go the Juniper Pathfinder page and navigate to "Feature Explorer": https://apps.juniper.net/home/

Solution:

To download Junos Software, go to the Software Download site and find your product.
The JTAC Recommended Junos Releases are in the tables below.

NOTE: To locate a Junos release containing an 'S' (i.e. Junos 17.3R3-S3), on the Software Download product page change the OS drop-down from Junos to Junos SR

 

Select to jump to a platform series:

EX Series	M, T, PTX, MX Series	ACX Series
QFX Series	SRX Series

 

EX Series Ethernet Switches

Platform	JTAC Recommended Junos Software by Platform	Last Updated
EX2200 (See Note 3)	Junos 12.3R12-S12	12 Feb 2019
EX2200-C ( See Note 3)	Junos 12.3R12-S12	12 Feb 2019
EX2300	Junos 15.1X53-D591 / 18.2R3-S1	24 Sep 2019
EX2300-C	Junos 15.1X53-D591 / 18.2R3-S1	24 Sep 2019
EX3200	Junos 12.3R12-S12 / 14.1X53-D40	12 Feb 2019
EX3300 ( See Note 4)	Junos 12.3R12-S12	12 Feb 2019
EX3400	Junos 15.1X53-D591 / 18.2R3-S1	24 Sep 2019
EX4200	Junos 12.3R12-S12 / 15.1R7	12 Feb 2019
EX4300	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
EX4300-MP	Junos 18.4R1-S3	26 Jul 2019
EX4500	Junos 12.3R12-S12 / 15.1R7	12 Feb 2019
EX4550	Junos 12.3R12-S12 / 15.1R7	12 Feb 2019
EX4600	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
EX4650	Junos 18.4R1-S3	26 Jul 2019
EX6200	Junos 12.3R12-S12 / 15.1R7	12 Feb 2019
EX8200 (See Note 2)	Junos 12.3R12-S12 / 15.1R7	12 Feb 2019
EX8200-VC (XRE200) (See Note 2 )	Junos 12.3R12-S12 / 15.1R7	12 Feb 2019
EX9200	Junos 17.3R3-S5	26 Jul 2019
EX9251	Junos 18.4R1-S3	26 Jul 2019
EX9253	Junos 18.4R1-S3	26 Jul 2019
Junos Fusion Enterprise (JFE)	Junos 17.4R2-S6	26 Jul 2019

Notes:

1. It is highly recommended to refer to the Release Notes, Technical Documentation, and KB articles for any outstanding and resolved issues before making the upgrade decision. Contact JTAC if there are any queries.
2. Please refer to TSB16758 for minimum software requirements for newer revision EX8200 linecards.
3. Please refer TSB17138  for more details.
4. Please refer TSB17329 .

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ACX Series Service Routers

Platform	JTAC Recommended Junos Software by Platform	Release Type	Last Updated
ACX500	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX1000	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX1100	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX2000	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX2100	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX2200	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX4000	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX5448	Junos 18.3R1-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019
ACX5048 / ACX5096	Junos 17.4R2-Sx (where x=latest on download page)	Standard	9 April 2019

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M, T, PTX, and MX Series Routers

Platform	JTAC Recommended Junos Software by Platform	Release Type	Last Updated
M Series	Junos 15.1R7/16.1R7	Standard	19 Mar 2019
T Series (all including TX, TXP, TXP-3D)	Junos 15.1R7/16.1R7	Standard	19 Mar 2019
PTX Series (except PTX10002, and 10016)	Junos 17.3R3-S1/17.4R2	Service/Standard	18 Oct 2018
PTX10002	Junos 18.2R1	Standard	18 Oct 2018
PTX10016	Junos 17.4R2	Standard	18 Oct 2018
MX Series	Junos 15.1F6-S10/15.1R7 Junos 17.3R3-S2	Standard/Service	29 Nov 2018
MX 2010/2020 with MPC6/7/8/9	Junos 15.1F6-S10 Junos 17.3R3-S2	Service/Standard	29 Nov 2018
MX 2008 Series	Junos 15.1F7 Junos 17.3R3-S2	Service/Standard	29 Nov 2018
MX5, MX10, MX40, MX80, MX104 Series	Junos 15.1R7 Junos 17.3R3-S2		29 Nov 2018
MX150, MX204, MX10003 Series	Junos 17.4R2	Standard	18 Oct 2018
MX10008 Series	Junos 18.2R1	Standard	18 Oct 2018
MX Subscriber Management(*3)	Junos 18.2R3 Junos 18.4R2	Standard	23 July 2019
MX Services on MS-DPC	Junos 17.3R3-S5	Standard	23 July  2019
MX Services on MS-MPC/MIC(*4)	Junos 17.3R3-S5	Standard	23 July 2019
MX Virtual Chassis	Junos 17.3R3-S5	Standard	23 July 2019
Virtual Route Reflector	Junos 17.3R3-S5	Standard	23 July 2019
vMX / vBNG(*2)	Junos 17.3R3-S5	Standard	23 July 2018

  Notes:

1. Junos 12.3R3 and 12.3R4 are not recommended for deployment on MX5, MX10, MX40, MX80, and all MX-3D FPC. See PR896592 or contact JTAC for additional information.
2. To obtain the specified Service Release, please contact JTAC.
3. This includes subscriber management deployments that incorporate services such as CGNAT, etc.
4. This release is also recommended for deployments that include both MS-MPC/MIC and MS-DPC modules within the same chassis.
5. See KB33938 for detail information and directly downloadable links to software for M/MX/PTX/T-Series JUNOS Software

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QFX Series

Platform	JTAC Recommended Junos Software by Platform	Last Updated
QFX3500 / QFX3600	Junos 14.1X53-D47	26 Jul 2019
QFX5100	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
QFX5200	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
QFX5110	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
QFX5120-48Y	Junos 18.4R1-S3	26 Jul 2019
QFX5210	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
QFX10002 / QFX10008 / QFX10016	Junos 17.3R3-S5	26 Jul 2019
QFX10002-60C	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
EVPN-VXLAN Fabric CRB (Centrally Routed Bridging)	Junos 17.3R3-S5	26 Jul 2019
EVPN-VXLAN Fabric ERB ( Edge Routed Bridging)	Junos 18.1R3-S6	26 Jul 2019
Junos Fusion Datacenter (JFD) - MC-LAG	Junos 17.3R3-S3	12 Feb 2019
Junos Fusion Datacenter(JFD) - EVPN	Junos 18.1R2-S2	28 Feb 2019
Qfabric (See Note 1)	Junos 14.1X53-D130	30 Jul 2019

Note:

1. Qfabric NSSU upgrade from Junos 12.2X50 to later releases is NOT recommended. Please see TSB16842 for more details.

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SRX Series Services Gateways

Platform	JTAC Recommended Junos Software by Platform	Release Type	Last Updated
vSRX	Junos 15.1X49-D170(*5)	Standard	16 Apr 2019
vSRX 3.0	Junos 18.4R2	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX100B/H	Junos 12.1X46-D86	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX100H2	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX110H	Junos 12.1X46-D86	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX110H2	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX210BE/HE	Junos 12.1X46-D86	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX210HE2	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX220H	Junos 12.1X46-D86	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX220H2	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX240B/H/B2	Junos 12.1X46-D86	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX240H2	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX300 / SRX320 / SRX340 / SRX345	Junos 18.2R3-S1(*5)	Service	30 Sep 2019
SRX550	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2018
SRX550HM	Junos 18.2R3-S1(*5)	Service	30 Sep 2019
SRX650	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX1400 (*3)	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX1500	Junos 15.1X49-D170(*5)	Standard	16 Apr 2019
SRX3400 / SRX3600 (*3)	Junos 12.3X48-D85	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX4100 / SRX4200	Junos 15.1X49-D170(*5)	Standard	16 Apr 2019
SRX4600	Junos 18.2R3-S1(*5)	Service	30 Sep 2019
SRX5400 / SRX5600 / SRX5800 with SRX5K-RE3-128G, SRX5K-SCB4, SRX5K-IOC4-10G or SRX5K-IOC4-MRAT (*2)	Junos 19.3R1	Standard	30 Sep 2019
SRX5400 / SRX5600 / SRX5800 with RE-1800X4 and SRX5K-SPC3 (*2)	Junos 18.2R3-S1(*5)	Service	30 Sep 2019
SRX5400 / SRX5600 / SRX5800 with RE-1800X4 (*2)	Junos 15.1X49-D170(*5)	Standard	16 Apr 2019
SRX5400 / SRX5600 / SRX5800 with SRX5K-RE-13-20 (*2)(*3)	Junos 12.3X48-D75 (*1)(*4)	Standard	26 Sep 2018

Notes:

1. KB29651 - Unable to upgrade from Junos OS 12.1X46 to subsequent releases of Junos OS on SRX5400/5600/5800 platforms due to "The /cf filesystem is low on free disk space" on SRX5k RE-13-20.
   
2. KB30446 - SRX Junos SRX5K Hardware / Software compatibility matrix.
   
3. TSB16905 - On SRX High-End platforms, when NAT is configured, ISSU upgrade from 12.1X46-D40 to any higher releases results in loss of security policies.
   
4. PR1458501 - On SRX5000 series with SRX5k RE-13-20 a software upgrade to Junos 12.3X48-D80 and higher releases may fail the pre-check due to insufficient space available on the compact flash. Workaround is to use the USB install-media or first downgrade to 12.3X48-D10 and then upgrade to the target release.
   
5. Notes for upgrading from Junos 15.1X49 releases to 18.2R3 or 18.2R3 based Service Releases:
   
   • Junos OS upgrade from 15.1X49 directly to 18.2R3 or 18.2R3 based Service Releases is supported for all SRX platforms, except vSRX. To upgrade vSRX from 15.1X49 to higher versions, deploy a new vSRX VM.
     
   • ISSU is not supported when upgrading from Junos 15.1X49 to higher versions.
     
   • KB34945 - When Junos Space Security Director is used for managing the SRX configuration and the AppFW, IDP or UTM features are used, then when upgrading to Junos 18.2R1 or higher, the SRX configuration needs to be migrated to the new Unified Policies style and Security Director version 19.3 or higher is required.
     
   • When upgrading from Junos 15.1X49-D170 to Junos 18.2 releases, the following features will not be available after the upgrade:
     
     • GTP Inspection - GTP tunnel enhancements (SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, SRX5400, SRX5600, SRX5800, and vSRX instances). This feature was introduced in 15.1X49-D140 and 18.3R1 and higher releases.
     • The following CSO / SD-WAN related features:
       • Application-based multipath support (SRX Series and vSRX)
       • Application quality of experience scaling support (SRX4100, SRX4200)
       • AppQoE support in high availability mode (SRX4100, SRX4200)
       • Application path selection based on link preference and priority (SRX300, SRX320, SRX340, SRX345, SRX550M, SRX1500, SRX4100 SRX4200, and vSRX)
       • Virtual routing and forwarding instances security features support (SRX300, SRX320, SRX340, SRX345, SRX550M, SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200, and vSRX)
       • VRF group in L3VPN traffic (SRX Series and vSRX)
   
   

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Modification History:

2019-09-30: Updated SRX4600, SRX5k-SPC3, SRX200, 300, 550(M), 650 series and SRX1k/3k, added new entries for the vSRX 3.0 and SRX5k RE3/IOC4/SCB4
2019-07-25: Updated MX Subscriber and MX Services information
2019-07-21: Adding "Important Software Upgrade Notification" in the beginning
2019-06-25: Add a link to KB33938 for details of M-Series, MX-Series, PTX-Series, and T-Series
2019-04-25: Corrected SRX download links
2019-04-16: Updated SRX releases
2019-04-10: Fixed QFabric and EX6200 links.
2019-03-19: Removing EOL released from M-series, and T-series
2019-03-01: Added note on how to locate Junos release versions containing an 's'
2019-02-28: Updated for several SRX platforms; added link to Feature Explorer.
2019-01-30: Fixed broken links for MX and vMX.
2018-12-19: Updated JRR for SRX5k with SPC3
2018-10-15: Updated SRX JRR versions and removed SRX210B and SRX210H platforms due to EOS reached.
2018-10-05: SRX: Move direct link to JRR version to the middle column that references JRR version
2018-10-03: SRX: Added direct link to JRR version per platform
2018-09-26: Removed J-Series platforms, due to EOS reached.
2018-06-25: Updated releases for ACX, MX and vMX platforms.
2018-05-17: Corrected link to SRX4600's software download page.
2018-05-15: Updated the recommended release for ACX5048 / ACX5096
2017-11-16: Updated VRR to 16.2
2017-04-18: Added jump links for quick access to platform series sections