Supported Platforms
Restrictions on Junos OS Ethernet Network Services Mode and Enhanced Ethernet Network Services Mode Features for MX Series Routers
Table 1 lists Junos OS feature restrictions when running in Ethernet Network Services mode or Enhanced Ethernet Network Services mode.
Table 1: Restricted Software Features in Ethernet Network Services Mode
Software Feature | Restriction in Ethernet Network Services Mode |
|---|---|
BGP |
|
L3VPN | Layer 3 VPN is not available. |
Unicast RPF | Unicast reverse-path forwarding is disabled. |
Source and destination class usage (SCU and DCU) | Source and Destination Class Usage is disabled. |
Filter terms | The number of externally configured filter terms is restricted to 64 KB. |
Prefixes | The number of supported prefixes is restricted to 32 K. |
 | Note: MX Series routers supporting Layer 2.5 functions work as full-scale routers and they support interior gateway protocol (IGP), multicast routing protocols, and other routing features. The restrictions applicable on these routers are that the number of routes is limited and you cannot use BGP. |
