Juniper Cloud-ready Ex And Qfx Switches With Mist User Guide

JUNIPER Cloud-Ready EX and QFX Switches with Mist

Product Information

The Cloud-Ready EX and QFX Switches with Mist are switches that can be onboarded using either the Mist AI mobile app or a web browser. The onboarding process is intended for new switches and applies only to cloud-ready EX and QFX switches. The Mist AI mobile app allows you to claim devices by focusing the camera on the QR code, while onboarding using a web browser requires you to enter an activation code or claim code. The rack installation and power-on procedures vary slightly for each switch.

Product Usage Instructions

This guide walks you through the simple steps to get a new cloud-ready EX or QFX switch up and running in the Juniper Mist AI cloud portal. You can onboard one or more switches using your computer, or a single switch using your mobile phone.
We show you how to complete two different ZTP-based onboarding methods:
NOTE: The procedures in this quick start guide are intended for new (greenfield) switches. For onboarding (adopting) existing, in-service (brownfield), switches into Mist, see Adopting a Juniper EX Switch.
For onboarding procedures using the Junos OS CLI, see the applicable hardware guide on the Juniper Mist Supported Hardware page.

Cloud-Ready Switches

The Juniper Networks® Cloud-Ready Switches come ready to install and manage using the Juniper Mist Cloud portal at https://manage.mist.com. Your switch is cloud-ready if it has a QR claim code on the front or back panel.

Onboard One Switch Using the Mist AI Mobile App

1. Download and install the Mist AI app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Open the Mist AI app and log in using your account credentials. If you do not have an account, create one.
3. Select your organization.
4. Tap Claim Devices to Org and focus the camera on the QR code.
   The app automatically claims the switch and adds it into your organization’s inventory.
   
5. Review the MAC address.
6. Select the new switch. Then tap Primary Site and tap Assign.
7. Proceed to Step 2: Up and Running on page 4 to complete the onboarding process.

Onboard One or More Switches Using a Web Browser

1. Log in to your account at https://manage.mist.com/. If you do not have an account, create one.
2. Go to Organization Inventory Switches and click Claim  Switches.
3. Enter the Activation code or Claim code.
   
4. Confirm that Assign claimed Switches to site is checked and Primary Site appears below the checkbox.
5. Select Manage configuration with Mist.
6. Enter a Root Password. This password becomes the root password on each claimed switch.
7. Click Claim. If you claim multiple switches, expect a slight delay for the Switch Claim Results window to pop up. Review the information and Close the window.
8. View your new switch or switches on the Inventory page. Expect to see the status as Disconnected.
9. Proceed to Step 2: Up and Running on page 4 to complete the onboarding process.

Up and Running

Install the Switch in a Rack

The rack installation and power-on procedures vary slightly for each switch. For instructions specific to your switch, see the applicable hardware guide on the Juniper Mist Supported Hardware page.

Connect to the Network and Power On the Switch

NOTE: Some tasks in the following procedure require you to configure or connect to services in your local network. We do not provide instructions for configuring or locating these services.

1. Ensure that a DHCP server is reachable.
   In addition to providing an IP address to the switch, your DHCP server must provide the following information:
   • A default gateway address
   • An NTP server address
   • A DNS server address
   • The switch’s local domain name
2. Open ports TCP 2200 and TCP 443 on your firewall to allow inbound and outbound communication between the switch and the Mist cloud portal.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to any traffic (revenue) port on the switch and to your local network.
4. Connect power to the switch.
5. Wait for a few minutes for the switch to boot completely.

Congratulations! The switch should now appear as green/connected in the Mist portal. You’ve successfully onboarded your cloud-ready switch.

Keep Going

What’s Next?

Use the Mist portal to configure and monitor your switch for operation in your network. The tables below provide links to more information.

General Information

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References

• Mist Systems
• Mist Systems
• Junos OS Documentation | Juniper Networks
• Mist Wired Assurance Documentation | Juniper Networks
• Step 1: Begin | Juniper Networks
• Juniper Mist Supported Hardware | Juniper Networks
• Adopting a Juniper EX Switch - Video - Mist
• Marvis Archives - Mist
• Product Updates Archives - Mist
• EVPN Multihoming Deployment via Mist Cloud - Mist
• Getting Started with Wired Assurance on EX Switches - Mist
• Subscriptions and Activations - Mist
• Switch Testing Tools - Mist
• Template-based Configuration with Device and Port Profile - Mist
• Wired Service Level Expectations (SLE) - Mist