[c-nsp] 6880-X XL vs. ASR

[Tom Hill]

On 30/04/14 14:19, Mark Mason wrote:
> Looking at some potential edge redesign options when comparing
> 6880-X-XL [larger route table @ 2M IPv4] & ASR1004/1006 platforms.
> Thinking about leaving the edge routers to ASR's (could be more than
> 4 carriers - 1 per ASR) and then route-reflecting down to the new L3
> core/distribution. Moving the L3 / HSRP from the ASR edge down to the
> 6880 level and disposing of HSRP. Thoughts? Current designs? Thinking
> VSS @ the 6880 level good choice/bad choice? Would like to you know
> your thoughts...

a) A pair 6880s would do the entire job? Why do you need ASR1ks at all?
b) I don't think VSS has ever been a good design choice (engage flames)

Tom