[c-nsp] ASR902 vs ME3800X

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> 
> I've just resigned to the fact that there are some thing which will 
> never make it to the ME3600X/3800X, for reasons unknown. On the back of 
> the ASR920, I doubt much effort is going to be expended on the 
> ME3600X/3800X any longer.
> 
> We'd all do well to start deploying ASR920 in the coming few years.
> 


Hi Mark - Given Cisco's push(Well recommendation) on the ASR920 vs ME3600...have you heard any rumours on a "new" ASR900 that will be replacing the ME3800?

The buffer space disparity(ASR920 v ME3600) still really confuses me...why would Cisco do this? If they increase the number of supported VPLS/PW/QOS etc instances on the ASR920, and recommend it as a replacement to the ME3600, why would they reduce the buffer on the ASR920(And significantly so)?

I really want to get my hands on one and test the buffers out...see if there are drops v's ME3600.. 

Cheers for all the imput...it's been extremely valuable.