[c-nsp] Is a 6500 still the best choice?

[daigo nakayama]

Hi,

Now, the product that covers all requirements might have only CRS series.

 (A) MPLS = IOS XR
 (B) 10G high density = x20 10G Eth module
 (C) 100G = x1 100G Eth module

Cat6500 is a realistic method if the stable operation is valued.
However, the achievement of (B) and (C) are opaque, because the
backplane capacity limit. (other members have already pointed it out)

ASR9k is a good selection. Because corporation L2VPN and L3VPN are
included in the target application of the product. And, high density 10G
might be able to be covered though it doesn't reach CRS.

 (A) MPLS = IOS XR
 (B') 10G high density = x16 10G Eth module
 (C) 100G = It will expect it in the future.

NEXUS7k might be not suitable for the demand in the future.
This is a special model for the infrastructure including the data center.

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nkymdg



2011/4/26 Leigh Harrison <lharrison at convergencegroup.co.uk>:
> Hello Folks,
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> We're looking to start aggregating more and more 10G links at both Layer
> 2 and Layer 3 and we're at the point where we need more kit.
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> Main feature we use is MPLS and we need 10G port density, so I'm looking
> towards an ASR 9000, but then as we need Layer 2 services, I'm swayed
> back to the 6500E's.  They'll be used for both aggregation and direct
> access.
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> I have been pondering the Nexus 7K's looking towards the future and 100G
> coming onto our network, but they lack the MPLS support at the moment.
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> Is a 6500 still the best bang for your buck or does the lack of anything
> over 10G ports hold it back?
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> LH
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