[c-nsp] Cisco Nexus as MetroE switch?

[Lukas Tribus]

> Hello all,
>
> I've been evaluating a few platforms for a smallish MetroE-style
> deployment, focused on E-Line services between a number of sites, with n x
> 10G DWDM links between sites.

You may wanna take a look at the 6840-X series [1] as well. Not exactly a
metro platform, however it should do just fine for L2/L3VPNs and it
matches your other requirements (1/2 RU, 16-40x 10G, some 40G).

Very young platform though (exactly 1 release is available on CCO).


cheers,
lukas


[1] http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-6840-x-switch/datasheet-c78-734470.html