[c-nsp] RPR in MetroE

[Mark Tinka]

On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 12:13:20 AM Cydon Satyr wrote:

> I understand the idea, but I still don't see how it could
> benefit all networks, some yes. In our case only our PE
> routers have at least two uplinks, as first IP/MPLS
> point. We use 3400/3600 in access layer only as L2, they
> all have only one uplink to PE and downlink to other
> devices, base stations, dslams, etc. I don't see
> improvement with MPLS bringing to 3400/3600.

If your ME3600X's are single-homed to your Aggregation 
routers, then you won't get any benefit from a redundancy 
perspective.

When you do decide to mesh or ring your Access network (or 
dual-home to your Aggregation routers), then considering 
MPLS for your ME3600X's is worth the consideration.

Mark.
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