[c-nsp] entry-level 10gbps for exchange

[Nat Morris]

On 15 March 2013 22:40, randal k <cisconsp at data102.com> wrote:
> We have a standard edge/core/dist/access network, and our hangup is edging
> 10gbps. Our edge router requirements are that it carries at least 128k
> routes and has comprehensive Netflow, and has at least 3x 10gbps ports --
> one to the exchange, and one to each core.
>
> Where does this fit into the Cisco product line up? My instant reaction as
> ASR1004 + SIPs & SPAs, but holy cow that gets incredibly expensive very
> fast. As a Cisco shop, we'd like to keep the equipment the same, but things
> like a Dell R510+10gig NICs and Vyatta are quickly becoming an option as it
> costs 1/8th as much. I've been bouncing around the 4948M idea, but not
> enough ports. I love 6500s, but their Netflow sucks. If only they made a
> 7206-NPE10g ;-)

Have you looked at the Catalyst 4500X with an enterprise services license?

Forwarding Entries
32x10 GE Port Base SKU: IPv4: 256K, IPv6: 128K
16x10 GE Port Base SKU: IPv4: 64K, IPv6: 32K


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