[j-nsp] The Switch is ON !!!

[Rubens Kuhl Jr.]

> Again - Juniper's main focus for this switch is the enterprise.  They're
> trying to get some of that sweet, sweet Cisco territory that they've
> been so hungry for since purchasing Netscreen.  Depending on the
> popularity of these switches, I wouldn't be surprised if they made a
> more formal entry into stackable carrier ethernet switching.  They gotta
> bring that per-port cost down, though, if they want to even think about
> penetrating the SP access edge market.

The MPLS support on the EX series (even if not available at FCS)
suggests that some SP adoption is planned or desired. Most Carrier
Ethernet features are control plane ones, so it's only a matter of
putting development resources into it... they might choose not do it.

A good price reference would be the Cisco ME6524, which has a US$12k
street price. What are the current street price estimates on Juniper
EX3200-24T with a 4 GbE uplink module ?



Rubens