[c-nsp] Recommendation for small GBit router

[Chris Stone]

Rolf,

On Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 4:25 PM, "Rolf Hanßen" <nsp at rhanssen.de> wrote:
> I am looking for a stable, reliable router / Layer3 switch that can do the
> following:
> -forward at least 1GBit / 1Mpps
> -full support of IPv6
> -provide NetFlow data or similar for several hundred connected hosts in a
> way that can be used for IP-based accounting (including IPv6 and not
> sampled)
> -small size (max. 5HU)
> -redundant PSU
>
> nice to have:
> -bgp
> -hsrp/vrrp
>
> not needed:
> -full table
> -SFP or 10G Interfaces
> -high amount of interfaces (3x 1000T is ok)
>
> I got a suggestion to take a refurbished 7206VXR + NPE-G1 but it still
> looks expensive to me for such old piece of hardware.
> Can you suggest a better/cheaper solution ?

Vyatta - www.vyatta.com

It will do all of the above...


Chris