[c-nsp] 28xx and a DS3

[Shane Amante]

Peter,

Peter Kranz wrote:
> Along a similar line of inquiry, does anyone have suggestions on an
> affordable way to split a channelized DS3 into Ethernet VLANs?

Are you asking about devices that can terminate IPCP/PPP (or 
IP/cisco-HLDC) and put IP packets into Ethernet VLAN's?  Unfortunately, 
the only vendor I'm aware of that provides a solution for Ch/DS3 is 
WhiteRock Networks VLX300, (formerly Seranoa Networks).

OTOH, are you asking about devices that provide Ethernet over SONET/TDM? 
  If it's the latter (EoS/TDM), there are a variety of vendors in this 
space (including Cisco), but it depends on the mix of port-speeds you 
need.  If you're looking at OC-12c and lower (down to Ch/DS3 --> T1), 
then have a look at these vendors:

http://www.overturenetworks.com/
http://www.covaronetworks.com/
http://www.andanetworks.com/

You'd need to talk to each vendor individually to find out their 
strengths & weaknesses relative to your environment, but all are strong 
competitors in this space.

-shane