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

[Mark Tinka]

On Wednesday 01 September 2004 17:24, Mark wrote:
> Sorry, what's MLS?

Multi-Layer Switching.

Mark.

>
> Mark
>
> On Aug 31, 2004, at 6:18 PM, Eric Stockwell wrote:
> > 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..
> >>
> >> On Tuesday 31 August 2004 12:05, Mark wrote:
> >>> 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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