[c-nsp] BGP on Catalyst 5505???

[Eric Stockwell]

That was my opinion too, until we realized that our config allowed us to 
use MLS on some interfaces. Dropped CPU usage by 30%, by using on just 4 
of our interfaces.  We had to change from traffic-shaping to 
rate-limiting, but I think that it was worth it. If you've got a NFFC in 
the Sup, and your config will allow it, MLS will breath a lot of new 
life into this platform.

I'm now in a similar scenario, wondering if it will be able to handle an 
iBGP peering with just a few routes. My opinion is yes, but I'm going to 
upgrade memory before I do (64 MB to 128 MB) just to be safe.

Eric Stockwell
Optic Fusion




Dan Armstrong wrote:

>In our experience the RSM is a pretty weak router.  It barely hangs onto life 
>with CEF.  Anything that punts a significant number of packets up to the CPU 
>knocks it right over..
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>On Tuesday 31 August 2004 12:05, Mark wrote:
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>>I'm planning to use an old Catalyst 5505 to run BGP for peeing.
>>I have SUPII and RSM.  Is it powerful enough or I'm trying something
>>crazy?
>>
>>What do you think about that?
>>
>>Cheers
>>Mark
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