[c-nsp] 3660 and BGP

[Seth Mattinen]

Reinard, Gerno wrote:
> Trying to figure out if a 3660 is sufficient to run BGP. It currently
> has only 64MB of memory, but will be upgraded to 256 or 512. I have two
> different responses - one saying that BGP only requires a large amount
> of memory for the full route table and a 3660 will work. Another one
> saying that a 3660 will not be able to handle it because of an
> underpowered processor, even with 512MB of memory. 
> The connection will be Gigabit rate-limited to 100Mb (for now). Should I
> look at a 7200 or 7300 model or will the 3660 be ok for now? Looking for
> experiences with what worked for you (or didn't work).  Thanks,
> 

It'll handle BGP just fine with more memory (do the 512 meg), but it 
won't be able to do 100 meg of traffic. My guesstimate for average 
internet traffic based on my experience with a 3640 is 15 meg.

~Seth