[c-nsp] Core layer device n7004 vs n9396px

[Igor Sukhomlinov]

+1 to question about routing.
Terminating uplinks from an ISP on a switch is generally not the best
approach. Not that it will not do the job - just you wil loose a fair bit
of flexibility for your internet uplink/s.
The best option imo is to go with ASR9k/NCS5k/NCS5500 series. If you're
actually planning to add flexibility for you Internet connection, e.g add
extra uplinks, either of these platforms will do the job easily.

I had experience 2 years ago with Nexus9300 terminating some BGP and would
not recommend it. Too many limitations and inconsistencies. This is a leaf
switch tailored for ACI deplyments.

Rgds,
Igor

On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM, Gustav Ulander <
gustav.ulander at telecomputing.se> wrote:

> How much routing are you going to do?
> Nexus platform is still a switch so it really depends on what features you
> need and not just the number of 10Gbit ports.
> NCS 5k platform could also be a contender perhaps?
>
> //Gustav
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> We are planing to get 40gbps (4x10G) bonded link from ISP and I’m looking
> for any good device to terminate.
>
> Should I use n7004 or n9396px for core?
>
> We have very basic network no MPLS, no cloud etc. all I need good
> performance and reliable hardware.
>
> Let’s say after couple year I get new 40gbps link on same hardware in that
> case how I will set default gw for two ISP uplink? Should I use VDC or VRF
> for that senario?
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