[c-nsp] ASR9k CWDM Optics

[Mikael Abrahamsson]

On Sat, 15 Oct 2011, Gert Doering wrote:

> ASR9k suddenly looks far less attractive.

I'd still say that for IPoDWDM even if you have to pay for the optical 
license, getting DWDM optics means you still get a better deal than if you 
went with transponders.

Remember the license is per blade, and if you can smear it out over 4-6 
ports on a 8 port blade, the license isn't that expensive per port.

Also, considering that you get make before break (pre-FEC BER based 
reroute) you get more functionality as well.

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Mikael Abrahamsson    email: swmike at swm.pp.se