[c-nsp] Internet border router recommendations and experiences

[Mark Tinka]

On 2/22/23 20:29, Eric Louie wrote:

> Mark, thanks.  We were quoted a MX304 for the Internet edge from 
> Juniper.  How has your experience been with it?  are you 10G upstream 
> and downstream?  Any IPS on the 10G connection?

The MX304 is not worth the money, for as long as the MX204 exists.


>
> We tried an NCS-5501 and it was a disaster, in a word.  The 10G 
> interface, uRPF, source-based blackholing, and routing table depth 
> with Cisco is a limiting factor in their product line.

Broadcom-based systems should always be looked at with one eye open, 
i.e., test test test before you commit. This applies to any vendor, not 
just Cisco.

Mark.