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Re: (ASCEND) Why TNT?
I second this thought as we are in the same exact spot. Hopefully some of
you bigger people out there could help with a little explanation.
Thanks
Bennie
>
>This question is for you larger ISPs using TNTs. It may be more suited on
>the inet-access list, but it is an Ascend only question....
>
>Other than the fact that a TNT can terminate a T3, why would you spend
>the money for a TNT when you consider that their 48mod cards are so much
>more expensive than a Max 4048? Then add the chassis, WAN cards, ISDN,
>etc...
>
>For example, a recent thread talked about 672 modems in 3 TNT shelves.
>With the numbers that I was given, you'd spend from $50,000 - $100,000
>more on ...THAT... TNT arrangement than you would spend on fourteen 4048's
>and a T3 MUX. If my numbers are wrong, then please forgive me, I
>misunderstood the sales dept. However, if my numbers are correct, why
>would you go TNT for dialup? The space saved and the reduced number of
>cables would certainly not justify the extra cost. Would it?? What logic
>am I missing??
>
>I just got curious when I thought about replacing four 4048's with a TNT
>with an 8 port T1 card and four 48mod modem cards. Approx $25,000
>difference even at VAR prices.
>
>Thanks for your input,
>Del Hines
>Cyberback Internet
>
>
>
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