[c-nsp] going from collapsed core to separate core/distribution layers

[Mark Tinka]

On Wednesday 22 July 2009 03:36:28 am jack b wrote:

> We are looking
> to break the collapsed core into a separate core and
> distribution layer leaving the 6509's in the distribution
> layer and getting a new platform for the core where we
> would move our transit providers.

So your new platform would double as a core and 
peering/transit router, making it a collapsed 
core/border/peering device.

I think the ASR1000 would be good - it's got decent support 
for both Ethernet and SDH/SONET line cards, a fairly good 
software feature set for both core and peering functions, 
and with the right ESP, should haul a good amount of traffic 
around.

But since you're collapsing these functions into a single 
platform (and depending on how many PoP's and transit 
providers/peering partners you intend to connect [to]), 
you'll need to ensure you have a reasonably-sized model of 
this router that fits your needs.

Cheers,

Mark.
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