[e-nsp] IPv6 BGP support?

[Marcin Kuczera]

Andy Ashley wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I have a couple of questions.
> Have searched the archives and didnt find much, hopefully someone here 
> can advise.
> 
> We are wanting to replace some aging Cisco 7200 series (border routers) 
> with 10G capable devices.
> 3 x border routers with 2 full IPv4 feeds (transit) and up to 100 IXP 
> peers. Traffic levels not very high,
> few hundred Mbps traffic through each device.
> Doing some research, it seems that the X480 model is most appropriate 
> (sufficient 10G ports, full BGP table, etc).
> 
> I spoke to Extreme about this, however, since it emerged that we need 
> IPv6 (BGP peering with transit & peering),
> the conversation has dried up..
> 
> I gather that v6 BGP just doesnt exist yet.
> Does anyone know if it is on the road map and when is that likely to be?
> Seems that Extreme sales dont know or wont/cant say anything.
> 
> Is there perhaps a more appropriate device for this purpose?
> Your general opinions on this setup/choice are welcome!


Try to consider RedBack/Ericsson SmartEdge 600, handles 10G ports and 
works with IPv6 (as much as it is possible to test it for today..)
Capacity in a meaning of IPv4/IPv6/whatever routes is really huge..
- disadvantage - 7U size and (for some advantage) - 48V power supply only


Regards,
Marcin