[c-nsp] Internet border router recommendations and experiences

[Mark Tinka]

On 2/23/23 14:12, Alexandr Gurbo wrote:
> For 10g speeds the best solution is a linux box and a contract with an anti ddos partner.

Or even a server with a hypervisor running, say, CSR1000v or vMX or vSR 
will do nicely. A little pricier than Linux, but likely worth it if you 
have a decent server and are realistic about your traffic-handling 
capabilities.


> All announced Juniper MX series, Cisco ASR1k or IOS XR 9k series are very expensive for the initial request. Not to mention about price on licensing, spare parts and RMA contracts from the vendor.

I'd throw Nokia and Arista in there, and maybe even Arrcus, as well as 
consider some of their Broadcom boxes too, but only if your needs are 
mainly hauling traffic, and not advanced packet manipulation.


> If you want known vendor, try review they old unsupported models from the second hands.

Plenty options there, but only for old gear. MX204's, ASR9000's, even 
modern ASR1000's, are not readily available on the open market. And if 
they are, as we have found, they are similarly priced as buying from the 
OEM directly.

Mark.