vMX

I'm trying to work on a layer 3 vpn lab with vMX 17.1.R1.8. I get this error message when I'm trying to add an interface to a routing instance:

[edit routing-instances VPN_K interface]
'ge-0/0/1.0'
RT Instance: Only loopback interface is supported under vrf routing instances in triton mode.
error: configuration check-out failed

According to the links below the problem is that I have the wrong network service mode configured.

https://forums.juniper.net/t5/Routing/Commit-fails-when-creating-VRF-on-MX-Only-loopback-interface-is/td-p/33207

http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/software/junos/junos91/swconfig-system-basics/command-restrictions-in-mx-series-routers.html#restrictSWfeatures

I've changed this to ip as you can see here:

root> show configuration chassis
fpc 0 {
lite-mode;
}
network-services ip;

But, when I do show chassis network-services I still see the mode as ethernet (I have rebooted).

root> show chassis network-services
Network Services Mode: Ethernet

Is being unable to change the network services mode a limitation of vMX or have I done something wrong?

The BASE License that comes with vMX only runs in enhanced-ethernet mode.  You need to apply an ADVANCED or PREMIUM license to get enhanced-ip to work.

If you have purchased ADVANCED or PREMIUM license, load it with "request system license add"

There is a free 60 day premium license located on juniper.net https://www.juniper.net/us/en/dm/free-vmx-trial/.

Applying the trial license fixed the problem. Thanks a lot.