[c-nsp] ASR902 vs ME3800X

[Mark Tinka]

On 23/Mar/15 21:22, Tim Densmore wrote:
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> I'm looking at the asr920s myself - can you give a little more info on 
> how it's the upgrade path from an me3800x?  I can see that they have 
> similar stats in some areas, but I'm having a hard time with the idea 
> of a router being the next step up from a switch, especially given 
> that we're looking at a quote that's around 4x less than what we have 
> for 3800s.  I'm a product line dunce, though, so any pointers would be 
> appreciated.

Newer silicon (Cisco Carrier Ethernet ASIC), IOS XE, 4-port, 10-port, 
12-port and 24-port versions of the switch, modular line card support, 
SDN-ready (FWIW), 2x additional 10Gbps uplink ports, e.t.c.

Mark.