[c-nsp] router / switch recommendation

[Adam Greene]

Hmmm... I see the "metro" versions of the 3750 appear to support MPLS & QoS
shaping, but are 2-3 times more expensive. Still much less than a 4500/6500
though, that's for sure.

I'm not too familiar with QoS, unfortunately. We're starting to get some
customers who will rely on us for VoIP transport, though, so it's going to
be more and more of an issue. I'll do some reading up on shaping vs policing
so I can see if I really need the shaping. I see the 3750's are starting to
support something called AutoQoS. Maybe that will simplify things.

Thanks much,
Adam


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andris Zarins" <andris.zarins at microlink.lv>
To: "Adam Greene" <maillist at webjogger.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 9:30 AM
Subject: RE: [c-nsp] router / switch recommendation


I'd definately vote for 3750. It will support all of features you
mentioned, plus a lot higher potential data rates. SVI count is limited
by device's memory only.

I'd choose router (say, some 2800/3800 series) only in case I need some
features that switch can't support, like MPLS or advanced QoS things,
like shaping (switches can do policing, not shaping),  or if I need to
terminate some non-ethernet links, like serial or ATM. In most other
cases - switch is better option.

Hope that helps,
Andris


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