[c-nsp] 65xx or 76xx for 'Distribution Layer'?

[Peter Rathlev]

> 1)      From a speed/functionality standpoint would a 7600 or a 
> 6500 be better in the Router/Switch (distribution) scenario?

The two platforms basically have the same layout, same backplanes 
(afaik) and so on, so I guess speed should be the same for most 
practical purposes. As mentioned elsewhere it is more a matter of 
features.

> ... (the idea is that the switches would each have their own area, 
> and then the distribution layer would connect them all back to area 
> 1).

I don't quite follow here. Are your switches participating in the 
IGP, and thus acting as routers/layer-3 switches? If not, remember 
that OSPF boundaries are through routers, not between routers like 
IS-IS. So an ABR between area 0 and another area makes little sense 
unless there are other routers in that non backbone area.

Regards,
Peter Rathlev