[f-nsp] FESX648 vs. NetIron CES 20204

[Joel Mulkey]

We are not using PBR, but we do use L2 and L3 ACLs (L2 extensively) and everything has worked as outlined in the config guide. The CES/XMR platform is far better than the FESX platform when it comes to combining features. For us this means that we can now rate limit, modify prioritization, and perform other functions on a single port, where with the FESX we had to pick and choose because we could not use features simultaneously on a port.

Joel Mulkey
CIO
Freewire Broadband
Direct: 503-616-2557 | Support: 503-614-8282
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On Feb 23, 2011, at 12:11 PM, Chen, Qinxue wrote:

> Thank you Joel. Do you see any limits on ACL+PBR for CES?
> 
> -Qinxue 
> 
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> [mailto:foundry-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Joel Mulkey
> Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 10:59 AM
> To: foundry-nsp at puck.nether.net
> Subject: Re: [f-nsp] FESX648 vs. NetIron CES 20204
> 
> Yes, we had a substantial FESX network and last year swapped it out for
> a CES and XMR network. The FESX boxes worked well until pushed.
> Utilizing advanced features such as MRP, UDLD, OSPF, and BGP on them
> simultaneously showed their limitations. The CES uses dual CPUs, one for
> the linecard and one for the management processing, so it handles those
> advanced protocols much better. Our network is now far more stable than
> it was with the FESX equipment. Not to mention the expanded and improved
> feature support.
> 
> Joel Mulkey
> CIO
> Freewire Broadband
> Direct: 503-616-2557 | Support: 503-614-8282 http://www.gofreewire.com
> http://twitter.com/FreewireNetwork
> 
> On Feb 23, 2011, at 9:00 AM, foundry-nsp-request at puck.nether.net wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone have experience on NetIron CES? Is it stable enough to 
>> compare with FESX? We are trying to make a decision on which one to 
>> choose.
>> 
> 
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