Appendix A. System Test Plan

This test plan describes Juniper Networks recommendations for testing JUNOS platforms before full implementation in a production network. The purpose of this procedure is to detect hardware problems (e.g., parts damaged in transit) so that you can solve them before they have an impact on transit traffic.

Note

Because a considerable percentage of hardware failures occur within the first 48 hours of operation, leave the router powered on for at least two days, either on the customer’s premises or in a staging location, and then check again.

For most tests, it is necessary to connect to the routing engines (REs) or system boards via a console cable; so, remember to capture all output and keep it for future reference or to help the Juniper Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) in troubleshooting.

Note that the staging procedures might vary for other applications and products.

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