[c-nsp] Cisco 6509 and Bus speeds

[Arnold Nipper]

On 13.01.2005 17:17 Clinton Work wrote

> If you want line-rate performance on the 10GigE ports you should look at
> the WS-X6802-10GE module. The WS-X6704-10GE module will not do line-rate 
> with all four ports in use. The module also has a much smaller packet 
> buffer (16MB).
> 
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_data_sheet09186a00801dce34.html
> WS-X6802-10GE 2 port x 10 GE, dCEF720
> WS-X6704-10GE 4 Port x 10 GE, CEF7201*
> 

IMHO this is only a theoretical limitation. When do you use interfaces 
at 10GE line-rate? Also compare price

	WS-X6802-10GE	20k$ / port (???)

	WS-X6704-10GE	 5k$ / port


But as always YMMV,





Arnold