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Qualified Devices and NOS Versions

Device Roles and Definitions

Table 1: Device Roles and Definitions
Device Role Definition
Access

  • Access role in an EVPN Fabric or IP Fabric

  • VLAN-based services and does not participate in the EVPN/VXLAN domain
IP Forwarder Only

  • Spine or Superspine in EVPN Fabric or any role in IP Fabric

  • Does not establish or terminate VXLAN services
EVPN Leaf

  • A device that participates in the EVPN domain and can establish and terminate VXLAN services

  • It is a superset of capabilities and devices that are EVPN leafs can perform any role in IP Fabric or EVPN Fabric

Apstra Release 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Juniper - Apstra 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Juniper Junos OS - Apstra 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Device Role

Qualified NOS Version

Supported Devices (Series)

Access

  • 21.2R3-S6

  • 21.4R3-S5

  • 22.2R3

  • 22.4R3

 Refer to IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf section below for devices. (Any Junos leaf device can be an Access.)

IP Forwarder Only

  • 21.2R3-S6

  • 21.4R3-S5

  • 22.2R3

  • 22.4R3

  • QFX5200

  • QFX5210

IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf

  • 21.2R3-S6

  • 21.4R3-S5

  • 22.2R3

  • 22.4R3

  • QFX5100 - Don't use as leaf with Layer 3 VNI

  • QFX5110 - Can't be used as a border leaf. It can't route between VXLAN IRB and L3 interface.

  • QFX5120

  • QFX10002/8/16 chassis and 4 line cards:

    • QFX10000-30C

    • QFX10000-30C-M

    • QFX10000-36Q

    • QFX10000-60S-6Q

  • EX4400-24MP

  • EX4400-48MP

  • EX4400-24T

  • EX4400-48T

  • EX4400-48F

  • EX4650-48Y

Note:

The EX4400-series switches are primarily designed for campus environments and have scalability limitations when used as leaf devices in data center deployments. This can negatively impact the entire fabric. However, they can be safely utilized in smaller data center deployments. Refer to our Juniper Validated Design (JVD) notes and tables for additional details and guidance.

Interconnect Gateway Leaf

22.4R3

  • QFX10002/8/16 chassis and 4 line cards:

    • QFX10000-30C

    • QFX10000-30C-M

    • QFX10000-36Q

    • QFX10000-60S-6Q

Juniper Junos OS Evolved - Apstra 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Device Role

Qualified NOS Versions

Supported Devices (Series)

IP Forwarder Only

  • EVPN - spine role

  • IP Fabric - any role

  • 21.2R3-S6-EVO

  • 21.4R3.S5-EVO

  • 22.2R3-EVO

  • 22.4R3-EVO

  • QFX5220

IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf

  • 22.2R3-EVO

  • 22.4R3-EVO

  • QFX5130

  • QFX5700 chassis and 3 line cards:

    • JNP-FPC-4CD

    • JNP-FPC-16C

    • JNP-FPC-16C

  • PTX10001-36MR

  • PTX10004/8/16 chassis and 2 line cards:

    • PTX10K-LC1202-36MR

    • PTX10K-LC1201-36CD

  • ACX7100-32C

  • ACX7100-48L

  • ACX7024

IP Forwarder Only - Tech Preview

Tech Preview -contact Juniper sales team

  • QFX5230-64CD

  • QFX5240-64OD

  • QFX5240-64QD

IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf - Tech Preview

Tech Preview - contact Juniper sales team

  • QFX5130-48C/CM

Interconnect Gateway Leaf

22.4R3-EVO

  • QFX5130

  • QFX5700 chassis and 3 line cards:

    • JNP-FPC-4CD

    • JNP-FPC-16C

    • JNP-FPC-16C

Line Cards for Modular Chassis - Apstra 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Device Model

Line Cards

PTX10004/8/16

  • PTX10K-LC1202-36MR

  • PTX10K-LC1201-36CD

QFX10002/8/16

  • QFX10000-30C

  • QFX10000-30C-M

  • QFX10000-36Q

  • QFX10000-60S-6Q

QFX5700

  • JNP-FPC-4CD

  • JNP-FPC-16C

  • JNP-FPC-16C

SONiC - Apstra 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Device Role

Qualified NOS Versions

Supported Device Series

Check vendor documentation for feature capabilities of the desired device

  • Edge Standard 4.1.2

  • Enterprise Standard 4.1.2

  • Enterprise Standard 4.0.5

If you need a device not listed below, reach out to an Apstra Specialist or PLM.

  • Dell E3248PXE-ON

  • Dell Z9664F-ON

  • Dell Z9432-ON

  • Dell Z9332F-ON

  • Dell Z9264F-ON

  • Dell Z9100-ON

  • Dell N3248TE-ON

  • Dell N4248T

  • Dell S5448F-ON

  • Dell S5296F-ON

  • Dell S5248F-ON

  • Dell S5232F-ON

  • Dell S5212F-ON

  • Dell S6000-ON

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7816-64X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7726-32X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7712-32X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7326-56X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS5712-54X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS5835-54T

  • Edgecore/Accton AS5835-54X

Cisco NX-OS - Apstra 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Device Role

Qualified NOS Versions

Supported Device Series

Check vendor documentation for feature capabilities of the desired device

  • 10.2(6) - Applies to Apstra version 4.2.1.1 and higher

  • 10.2(5)

  • 9.3(11)

If you need a device not listed below, reach out to an Apstra Specialist or PLM.

  • C3132QV

  • C3164PQ

  • C3172PQ

  • C36180YC-R

  • C92348GC-X

  • C9236C

  • C93108TC-EX

  • C93108TC-FX

  • C93108TC-FX3P

  • C93180LC-EX

  • C93180YC-EX

  • C93180YC-FX

  • C93180YC-FX3

  • C93180YC-FX3S

  • C93240YC-FX2

  • C9332C

  • C9332PQ

  • C9336C-FX2

  • C93360YC-FX2

  • C9348GC-FXP

  • C9364C

  • C9364C-GX

  • C9372PX on 9.3(10)

  • C9372TX

  • C9396PX

  • C9504

  • C9508

Arista - Apstra 4.2.2 & 4.2.1

Table 2: Qualified Device and NOS - 4.2.1

Device Role

Qualified NOS Versions

Supported Device Series
Check vendor documentation for feature capabilities of the desired device

  • 4.27.6M

  • 4.25.3.1M

  • 4.24.5M

If you need a device not listed below, reach out to an Apstra Specialist or PLM.

  • CCS-720XP-48ZC2

  • CCS-720XP-96ZC2

  • DCS-7050CX3M-32S

  • DCS-7050QX-32

  • DCS-7050QX-32S

  • DCS-7050SX2-72Q

  • DCS-7050SX3-48YC8

  • DCS-7050SX3-48YC12

  • DCS-7050SX3-96YC8

  • DCS-7050SC064

  • DCS-7050SC-128

  • DCS-7050T-36

  • DCS-7050TX3-48C8

  • DCS-7050TX-48

  • DCS-7050TX-64

  • DCS-7050TX-72Q

  • DCS-7060CX2-32S

  • DCS-7060CX-32S

  • DCS-7150S-24

  • DCS-7150S-52

  • DCS-7150S-64

  • DCS-7160-32CQ

  • DCS-7160-48TC6

  • DCS-7160-48YC6

  • DCS-7250QX-64

  • DCS-7260CX3-64

  • DCS-7260CX3-64E

  • DCS-7260CX-64

  • DCS-7280CR2-60

  • DCS-7280CR2A-30

  • DCS-7280CR3-32P4

  • DCS-7280CR3-96

  • DCS-7280CR3K-32D4

  • DCS-7280QR-C36

  • DCS-7280QRA-C36S

  • DCS-7280SE-64

  • DCS-7280SE-68

  • DCS-7280SE-72

  • DCS-7280SR2-48YC6

  • DCS-7280SR3-48YC8

  • DCS-7280SR-48C6

  • DCS-7280TR-48C6

  • DCS-7504N

  • DCS-7504R3

  • DCS-7508N

  • DCS-7508R3

  • DCS-7512R3

Apstra Release 4.2.0

Table 3: Qualified Device and NOS - 4.2.0
Device Operating System Device Role Qualified NOS Versions Supported Devices (Series)
Juniper Junos OS Access

  • 21.2R3-S4

  • 21.4R3

  • 22.2R3

  • 22.4R2

 Refer to IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf section below for devices. (Any Junos leaf device can be an Access.)
IP Forwarder Only

  • 21.2R3-S4

  • 21.4R3

  • 22.2R3

  • 22.4R2

  • QFX5200

  • QFX5210
IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf

  • 21.2R3-S4

  • 21.4R3

  • 22.2R3

  • 22.4R2

  • QFX5100 - Don't use as leaf with Layer 3 VNI

  • QFX5110 - Can't be used as a border leaf. It can't route between VXLAN IRB and L3 interface.

  • QFX5120

  • QFX10002/8/16

  • EX4400-24MP

  • EX4400-48MP

  • EX4400-24T

  • EX4400-48T

  • EX4400-48F

  • EX4650-48Y

Note:

The EX4400-series switches are primarily designed for campus environments and have scalability limitations when used as leaf devices in data center deployments. This can negatively impact the entire fabric. However, they can be safely utilized in smaller data center deployments. Refer to our Juniper Validated Design (JVD) notes and tables for additional details and guidance.
Juniper Junos OS Evolved IP Forwarder Only

  • 21.2R3-EVO

  • 21.4R3-EVO

  • 22.2R3-EVO

  • 22.4R2-EVO

  • QFX5220
IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf

IP Forwarder

  • 21.2R3-EVO

  • 21.4R3-EVO

  • 22.2R3-EVO

  • 22.4R2-EVO

IP Forwarder or EVPN Leaf

  • 22.2R3-EVO

  • 22.4R2-EVO

  • QFX5130

  • QFX5700 chassis and 3 line cards:

    • JNP-FPC-4CD

    • JNP-FPC-16C

    • JNP-FPC-16C

  • PTX10001-36MR

  • PTX10004/8/16 chassis

  • ACX7100-32C

  • ACX7100-48L

  • ACX7024
Enterprise SONiC Check vendor documentation for feature capabilities of the desired device

  • SONiC-OS-4.0.5-GA-Enterprise-Advanced

  • SONiC-OS-4.0.5-GA-Enterprise-Base

 If you need a device not listed below, reach out to an Apstra Specialist or PLM.

  • Dell Z9432-ON

  • Dell Z9332F-ON

  • Dell Z9264F-ON

  • Dell Z9100-ON

  • Dell N3248TE-ON

  • Dell S5296F-ON

  • Dell S5248F-ON

  • Dell S5232F-ON

  • Dell S5212F-ON

  • Dell S6000-ON

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7816-64X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7726-32X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7712-32X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS7326-56X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS5712-54X

  • Edgecore/Accton AS5835-54T

  • Edgecore/Accton AS5835-54X
Cisco NX-OS Check vendor documentation for feature capabilities of the desired device

  • 10.2(5)

  • 9.3(11)

 If you need a device not listed below, reach out to an Apstra Specialist or PLM.

  • C3132QV

  • C3164PQ

  • C3172PQ

  • C36180YC-R

  • C92348GC-X

  • C9236C

  • C93108TC-EX

  • C93108TC-FX

  • C93108TC-FX3P

  • C93180LC-EX

  • C93180YC-EX

  • C93180YC-FX

  • C93180YC-FX3

  • C93180YC-FX3S

  • C93240YC-FX2

  • C9332C

  • C9332PQ

  • C9336C-FX2

  • C93360YC-FX2

  • C9348GC-FXP

  • C9364C

  • C9364C-GX

  • C9372PX on 9.3(10)

  • C9372TX

  • C9396PX

  • C9504

  • C9508
Arista EOS Check vendor documentation for feature capabilities of the desired device

  • 4.27.6M

  • 4.25.3.1M

  • 4.24.5M

 If you need a device not listed below, reach out to an Apstra Specialist or PLM.

  • CCS-720XP-48ZC2

  • CCS-720XP-96ZC2

  • DCS-7050CX3M-32S

  • DCS-7050QX-32

  • DCS-7050QX-32S

  • DCS-7050SX2-72Q

  • DCS-7050SX3-48YC8

  • DCS-7050SX3-48YC12

  • DCS-7050SX3-96YC8

  • DCS-7050SC064

  • DCS-7050SC-128

  • DCS-7050T-36

  • DCS-7050TX3-48C8

  • DCS-7050TX-48

  • DCS-7050TX-64

  • DCS-7050TX-72Q

  • DCS-7060CX2-32S

  • DCS-7060CX-32S

  • DCS-7150S-24

  • DCS-7150S-52

  • DCS-7150S-64

  • DCS-7160-32CQ

  • DCS-7160-48TC6

  • DCS-7160-48YC6

  • DCS-7250QX-64

  • DCS-7260CX3-64

  • DCS-7260CX3-64E

  • DCS-7260CX-64

  • DCS-7280CR2-60

  • DCS-7280CR2A-30

  • DCS-7280CR3-32P4

  • DCS-7280CR3-96

  • DCS-7280CR3K-32D4

  • DCS-7280QR-C36

  • DCS-7280QRA-C36S

  • DCS-7280SE-64

  • DCS-7280SE-68

  • DCS-7280SE-72

  • DCS-7280SR2-48YC6

  • DCS-7280SR3-48YC8

  • DCS-7280SR-48C6

  • DCS-7280TR-48C6

  • DCS-7504N

  • DCS-7504R3

  • DCS-7508N

  • DCS-7508R3

  • DCS-7512R3

NOS Versions that are not Qualified

NOS versions that are not in the table above are also expected to work if they are in the same code train and contain only bug fixes. This is usually indicated with version numbers that differ only by the last digit; however, this is not strictly guaranteed by the NOS vendors.

If you plan to use a device or NOS version close to the qualified ones but not listed, we highly recommend that you review the NOS release notes to ensure no backward incompatible or breaking changes are listed. We strongly advise testing the new version thoroughly in a staging environment before deploying it to production.

To request consideration for qualification for a release train not listed, contact your Juniper Apstra Sales representative.

Examples of Only Bug Fix NOS versions:

  • Junos and Junos Evolved

    • 20.2R2-S1 > 20.2R2-S3.5 (reason: only service release number change)

    • 20.2R2 > 20.2R3 (reason: R2 > R3 expected to contain only bugfixes)

  • Arista EOS

    • 4.25.4M > 4.25.5M (reason: same code train, last digit change and M indicates Maintenance release)

  • Cisco NXOS

    • 10.2(9)M > 10.2(10)M (reason: same code train, last digit change and M indicates Maintenance release)

Examples of Non-Bug Fix Versions:

  • Junos and Junos Evolved

    • 20.2R1 > 20.2R2 (reason: R1 > R2 can have new features + bugfixes)

    • 20.2R2 > 20.4R2 (reason: different release trains)

  • Arista EOS

    • 4.25.4M > 4.26.5M (reason: different release trains)

  • Cisco NXOS

    • 10.2(1)F > 10.2(3)F (reason: multiple last digit change, F indicates Feature release)