[c-nsp] MPLS hardware

[Paul Stewart]

Hi there.

 

We're still investigating MPLS into our network and current thought is to
support VPLS across our core - this leads to questions on the Cisco 6500's
with Sup2/MSFC2

 

According to my reading
(http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/105/mpls_faq_4649.shtml) the Sup2/MSFC2
can support MPLS but only if used with a FlexWAN card (or an OSM card).
Presuming that's true, then the document also says you can run Sup720BXL on
the 6500's and there's no requirement then for a FlexWAN card?  We are
thinking of using existing 6500's in the role of a P router.

 

So, then we're examining the option of using 7206VXR-NPE-G1 routers as a PE
router?

 

We also have a GSR12012 with dual PRP-2 cards - does the GSR make a good P
or PE router?

 

I know that's kind of broad but with that hardware in mind (need
confirmation on the Sup720 statement) then is there any MPLS based features
and VPLS that we can't perform?  Trying to "futureproof" this a bit before
rolling it out.. Again, I know that nothing is futureproof.;)

 

Thanks, my apologies for this being kind of brief - just want to see if
we're heading down the right road as we figure all our
options/questions/confusion on MPLS ..

 

Paul