[j-nsp] Juniper equivalents for migration from Cisco

[Justin M. Streiner]

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011, Bill Blackford wrote:

> I would also add that the MX isn't a switch in the sense that it's not
> the best choice for campus/core applications. It doesn't do
> traditional VLANS, RVI/SVI (bridge-domains/IRB instread). It also
> boasts a variety of advanced layer2 features not seen or really
> required in a campus environment. The MX is a router and probably more
> on par with the ASR9K.or the aging GSR.

I would agree with this.  We're looking at replacing our border routers in 
the near future, and it's between ASR9Ks and MX480s at this point.  I 
definitely wouldn't put either one in our wiring closets to provide 
direct access to end-users.

jms