[c-nsp] Smaller MPLS/EoMPLS capable router

[Mark Tinka]

On Friday, October 28, 2011 02:41:25 AM Andrew K. wrote:

> Anyone use anything smaller?

If you're looking at something that's small and port-dense, 
you'll likely be looking at a Metro-E switch.

The ME3750 is now EoS, but if you need a couple you may be 
able to still find some on the market. Just watch out for 
features - at heart, the ME3750 is still a Catalyst switch, 
so router functions like QoS are complicated at best. The 
lack of Jumbo frames or Gig-E ports facing customers is 
loud.

This is where the new ME3600X/3800X shines. It's a switch, 
but really works like a Cisco router. The chassis is cheap, 
but MPLS and 10Gbps licenses make it pricey (unless you can 
score some discounts).

If all these are still too big, other folks have already 
provided options in the smaller router space.

Cheers,

Mark.
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