Re: OT : 7606 - looking for comments

From: MADMAN (dave@interprise.com)
Date: Tue Jun 17 2003 - 10:59:46 GMT-3


   the 7600's are also NEBs compliant, i.e. you can install them in a C.0.

   Dave

kym blair wrote:
> Phil,
>
> I haven't used a 6506, so perhaps wait for more informed answer.
> Meanwhile, my opinion is that the 7606 is a MAN/WAN router (e.g., low
> density ATM, serial, MPLS) with 160Gbps throughput while the 6506 (or
> for about the same price, the 6509) is a LAN switch/router (e.g.,
> high-density GigE and FastEthernet) with 720Gbps throughput (assuming
> Sup720). The 7606 will accept 6500 modules, so you will be able to add
> GigE and FastE ports, but it's purpose is MAN/WAN.
>
> Both devices offer distributed forwarding, which may be a big feature if
> you expect to have many flows. The tradeoff is that dCEF is expensive.
>
> HTH, Kym
>
>
>
>> From: "Phil Virnoche" <p.virnoche@verizon.net>
>> Reply-To: "Phil Virnoche" <p.virnoche@verizon.net>
>> To: <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
>> Subject: OT : 7606 - looking for comments
>> Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 21:13:12 -0700
>>
>> Hello all-
>>
>> My company is about to make a MAJOR equipment purchase ( > 25 7606 or
>> 6506 devices ), and I am looking for feedback, good or bad about the
>> 7606. It will have the Sup2/MSFC2 running Native IOS with 1900w power
>> supply.
>>
>> Do you use them? Would you recommend them over the 6506?
>>
>> ANY info will be GREATLY appreciated!!!
>> You can email me directly to keep the feedback off the group board -
>>
>> Regards-
>>
>> Phil
>>
>>
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