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global-mode (Protocols)

Syntax

Hierarchy Level

Description

Specify the global mode for the SRX Series Firewall as Layer 2 transparent bridge mode or switching mode. After changing the mode, you must reboot the device for the configuration to take effect.

Default

On SRX1500, the default Layer 2 global mode is transparent-bridge mode.

Starting with Junos OS Release 15.1X49-D100, on SRX300, SRX320, SRX340, SRX345, SRX550, and SRX550M devices, the default Layer 2 global mode configuration is changed from transparent-bridge to switching mode.

Note:

You must explicitly configure Layer 2 transparent-bridge mode for the SRX300, SRX320, SRX340, SRX345, SRX550, and SRX550M devices that work in transparent mode. Use the command set protocols l2-learning global-mode transparent-bridge before rebooting the devices with Junos OS 15.1X49-D100 image.

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

routing-control—To add this statement to the configuration.

Release Information

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 15.1X49-D40.