[nsp] T3 to a 3640

[Jon Lewis]

On Fri, 4 Jun 2004, Cheung, Rick wrote:

> 	We'd like to terminate a clear channel T3 to a 3640 (NM-1T3/E3) ,
> with 128mb Dram, a few static routes, 3 active wics, 1 active FE, and cef
> enabled.
>
> 	I'm wondering what the impressions are of this arrangement,
> specifically, if the 3640 can handle the traffic.

How many mbit/s do you really want to pass?  IME, a 3640 can't come close
to handling a full T3 (this was with the older NM-1HSSI, if that matters).
If you only need it to carry a few mbit/s, it'll work.  If you want full
T3, I'd suggest something from the 7200 series.

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