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Re: (ASCEND) P130 Performance?
> I am looking into replacing our aging Cisco 2501/Kentrox CSU with a
> P130... Am I mad? Is the P130 a simple T1 router for an ISP client, or
> can it handle a small ISP (1000+ users) load? Any ideas out there?
I would recommend keeping the 2501 instead of going to a P130... it is
signifigantly faster (ie, ping times across it incure about 3ms delay,
ping times across a P130 incur about a 20ms delay), can handle OSPF, BGP
and RIP stably, runs IOS, and does a lot of other things that a P130 can't
touch. If you're looking to upgrade, check out a Cisco 4000, 7000, or an
Ascend MAX or similar product, depending on your needs, but a 2501 can
handle a T1 for an ISP just fine. As soon as you multi home though or look
for a DS-3, your best solution is a Cisco 4000 or 7000 series router. An
Ascend GRF or a Cisco 7500 or 12000 is probably way to expensive for what
your needs are.
Josh Beck - CONNECTnet Network Operations Center - jbeck@connectnet.com
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