[c-nsp] Core layer device n7004 vs n9396px

[Satish Patel]

We are going to run BGP with default route we are not going to hold any big internet routing table. Reason to run BGP is to have control over blackhole IP during DDoS attack. 

We have 50-60Gbps internet traffic because of business nature. 

We don't have any plans in future to terminate any kind of of ISP link or interfec where we need different type of interface. 

Network going to be very static once we put piece to gather that will going to stick there for long time. 

All I want to know what I should pick and why I should pick? 

I love Nexus switch we already using them and they are cheaper and much faster. 

This is first time we are planning to put build new network and trying to understand is this switch good for core for just route L3 data. 

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> On Jan 16, 2018, at 6:59 PM, Igor Sukhomlinov <dvalinswamp at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> +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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