[c-nsp] 7513 T3 Card Question

[David Coulson]

This is what we do - Works great. VIP2-50s seem to work okay with
PA-MC-T3 cards, although right now we've just got a single card in each VIP.

Paul Stewart wrote:
> Hi folks...
> 
> We're looking at an application whereby providing T1 services out to
> customers... since we have a spare 7513 chassis kicking around it makes
> sense to use it....
> 
> One concept is to put a pair of PA-T3+ cards into the chassis and connect
> the T3's into a Telco Systems DS3 MUX - we're looking at 40-50 full rate T1
> customers some of which will be load balanced as well.....
> 
> First question, will this work?  Second question, the 7513 only has VIP2-50
> cards in it and I read some Cisco docs that state minimum RSP7000 series
> processors and ours have RSP5000 series....
> 
> Looking for real-world feedback... other option is to just use 8 port T1
> cards (PA-MC-8T1) which seems like a safer bet at this point....
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Paul