[c-nsp] ISR G2 "multicore"?

[Kevin Graham]

> problem still exists that IOS is monolithic based and has a horrible time
> making good use of SMP

Agreed. Its particularly curious on the ISR, since its still a software-based
platform and not positioned for heavy IGP/EGP workloads. SMP for NX-OS/XE/XR
where its "just" the control-plane is a lot easier than having to go near
forwarding.

> One of the reason they've stepped away from IOS for the Nexus/ASR platforms.

Yes, unfortunately each BU keeps re-using this excuse to go their own way.
Hearing this repeatedly and re-reading the early press interviews on ION is
sobering.