[c-nsp] Cisco CRS-1 vs Juniper M320

[tin.nguyen at sasktel.sk.ca]

On Thu, 31 Mar 2005,Caren Litvanyi wrote:
>> I don't think the M320 would be the right platform to compare to a
CRS-1.
>> Juniper's closest match to it would probably be the TX Matrix, based on
>> the T640 platform.
>>
>I think it is valid to compare the half-rack, 8-slot CRS to either a
>single T640 or M320, though of course the T640 is the closest.  Both
>the T640 and the CRS 8-slot version have 8 40G slots in a 19" half rack.
>If you want to compare to an M320 which is a bit more apples-to-pears,
>there are of course packaging/size, power, and 20G/slot vs. 40G/slot
>to consider, as well as current availability of lower-speed interfaces
>(which may not matter to someone looking for a core IP/MPLS router).
>You don't have to be seeking a multi-chassis monster to consider a CRS.

Precisely as Caren said, I am looking at the 8-slot CRS-1 with mostly GigE,
OC3 interfaces to start with, adding 10GE or OC192 next year. With this, I
think it is comparable to the M320.

Tin



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