[130043] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: Software-based Border Router
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Ingo Flaschberger)
Sun Sep 26 17:58:54 2010
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:58:29 +0200 (CEST)
From: Ingo Flaschberger <if@xip.at>
To: Fletcher Kittredge <fkittred@staff.gwi.net>
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=fjiT-8eOhAJg4gO+VzLthQGj=UDcPiZt+DP-s@mail.gmail.com>
Cc: nanog@nanog.org
Errors-To: nanog-bounces+nanog.discuss=bloom-picayune.mit.edu@nanog.org
> Another big problem for Linux/Unix-based routers of this size/cost is
> upgrade-ability. If you need to add cards, you are going to have to bring
> the router down for extended periods. Likewise, a software upgrade can be
> a bigger deal than on a purpose designed router. If a router is mission
> critical, Linux/Unixed-based has issues over extended periods.
depends on knowledge, as mentioned in previous post.
I have 2 software based border routers - no problem bringing one down.
700kpps for 1200eur that can handle a full view.
and changing line-cards - could be really funny at c6500.
kind regards,
Ingo Flaschberger
