[j-nsp] Supported REs for M7i

[Shiva Shankar]

Hi Phil, RE-1800s seems to be supported only 64-bit JUNOS (only the kernel
is 64 bit, all other process are 32-bit). So, you may need to take that
into account before deciding.

Cheers
On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 11:58 AM, Mike Williams <mike.williams at comodo.com>wrote:

> Hey Phil,
>
> I can't confirm if the RE-1800 is shipping yet or not, or what
> compatibility
> issues might arise, but we've had a quote for them.
> If you buy a new M7i (M7iBASE-AC-1GE) for $25k Juniper will replace the
> stock
> RE with the RE-1800 (RE-B-1800X1-4G-BB) for $5k.
> To buy just the RE-1800 (RE-B-1800X1-4G-R) it's $20k.
>
> Those are list prices (which if you search are available online, in case
> anyone from Juniper disapproves of me saying!).
>
>
>
> RE-B-1800X1-4G-BB
> Routing Engine with 1.73GHz processor, 4GB DDR3 memory with ECC, 64
> GB SSD and 4GB compact flash
>
> On Friday 16 March 2012 17:49:06 Phil Mayers wrote:
> > All,
> >
> > We have a pair of M7i which in a previous life served as our border
> > routers.
> >
> > Since we moved to 10gig, they've served primarily as PIM RPs since they
> > have the tunnel services PIC.
> >
> > We're taking the opportunity to re-architect our network, and I want to
> > use them as route-reflectors. They would not be forwarding traffic.
> >
> > They currently have RE-400-256, which have been (ahem) "locally
> > upgraded" to 768Mb RAM and 1Gb flash.
> >
> > I see the original RE-400-256 is now well past EoS, but can find no
> > mention of the RE-400-768.
> >
> > I also note the RE-850 is now EoL.
> >
> > I see mention on Juniper's website of a version of the RE-1800 for the
> > M7i, which doesn't seem to be available yet. Does anyone know the likely
> > price?
> >
> > Should I be looking to go to RE-1800 when it appears? Does anyone know
> > the likely cost? Are there any compatibility issues e.g. you need
> > CFEB-super-duper or a particularly new version of the chassis?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Phil
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