[j-nsp] Need suggestions..

TCIS List Acct listacct at tulsaconnect.com
Thu Feb 4 11:30:18 EST 2010


What is the anticipated price on the MX80?

> One of the reasons that the MX80 looks like it is going to be so popular
> is that it specifically addresses this problem by providing a much
> cheaper entry level platform, especially if you are able to get by with
> the fixed config version (4x XFP, 48x 10/100/1000 copper) rather than
> the MIC version. The list price difference between the above fixed
> config MX80 and a MX240 base (with non-redundant and non-upgraded fabric
> and RE) and the same interfaces in a full routing config is something
> like 3.6x. I expect there will probably be some backwards movement on
> the level of discounts Juniper will be willing to give on the new
> products, but it is pretty darn hard to change the overall picture when 
> there is a 360% difference in price. IMHO wait for the MX80, it looks 
> like it is going to be a real winner.
> 

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