[c-nsp] 7200 and the PA-MC-2T3+ or PA-MC-2T3-EC PAs

[Justin Shore]

Many thanks for all the replies.  It sounds like the -EC model would 
definitely be the way to go for the offloading of MLPPP alone.  It was 
recommended that I avoid MLPPP across SPAs or PAs unless I was ok with 
pushing MLPPP onto the SIP or CPU, depending on the chassis.

It sounds like I shouldn't have any QoS problems with the G2.

It was also suggested that I consider a 7600 w/ a SIP-200 and a 
SPA-4XCT3/DS0.  That's possible solution however the price difference is 
pretty big.  While the actual port cost is only marginally higher per 
interface the SIP cost, chassis, and Sup(s) outweigh the benefits unless 
you just happen to have space in an existing chassis somewhere.  I think 
the 7600 solution will be a good upgrade though once the product 
offering takes off.  Until then we can cram an awful lot of T1s into a 7206.

Thanks again for all the replies.  I think we're set.
  Justin


Justin Shore wrote:
> I want to sanity check something before I give someone a quote.  I'm 
> trying to figure out what the differences are between the PA-MC-2T3+ and 
> the PA-MC-2T3-EC.  The desired application is to provide QoS-enabled T1s 
> grouped together on channelized DS3s.  Both PAs appears to be 
> channelized.  They appear to be the same.  The chassis I intend to put 
> them in is a 7206VXR with the G2.