>> > While looking to upgrade a 7206vxr/npe300 by getting a NPE-G1, I see >> > that, for the same price, one can get a used GSR 12008 with a GBE port >> > and all the DS3 ports I'ld ever need. >> >> Have you compared maintenance costs? Ahhh, good point. What is the "all I need is IOS updates" SmartNet fee for the GSR? Thanks, -mark