Re: [c-nsp] Internet border router recommendations and experiences

Aaron Gould via cisco-nsp <[email protected]>
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https://apps.juniper.net/home/port-checker/index.html

nice website to check port mix capabilities.

-Aaron

On 2/22/2023 5:06 PM, Thomas Scott via cisco-nsp wrote:
> Yes - 400 Gbps throughput total If I recall correctly.
>
>> The MX204 has four rate-selectable ports that can be configured as
> 100-Gigabit Ethernet ports or 40-Gigabit Ethernet ports, or each port can
> be configured as four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports (by using a breakout
> cable). The MX204 also has eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports. The four
> rate-selectable ports support QSFP28 and QSFP+ transceivers, whereas the
> eight 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports support SFP+ transceivers
>
> https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/hardware/mx204/topics/concept/mx204-description.html
>
> Best Regards,
> -Thomas Scott
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 5:19 PM Eric Louie via cisco-nsp <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Oh geez, I just realized I left a zero off the interface - we need 100G
>> interfaces both upstream (x1) and downstream (x2)
>> That probably changes the product choices a little bit.
>> Anyone with 100G Internet feeds want to let me know what you're using for
>> a border router?  I saw one reply for Arista already.
>> Does the MX204 have 100GE interfaces and throughput?
>> -e-
>>
>> Eric Louie
>> 619-743-5375 Cell/text
>> Stay in this moment, it's the only one you really have
>> Take the time to be compassionate today
>>
>>
>>      On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 12:43:52 PM PST, Mark Tinka
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>   On 2/22/23 20:29, Eric Louie wrote:
>>
>>
>>     Mark, thanks.  We were quoted a MX304 for the Internet edge from
>> Juniper.  How has your experience been with it?  are you 10G upstream and
>> downstream?  Any IPS on the 10G connection?
>>
>>   The MX304 is not worth the money, for as long as the MX204 exists.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>    We tried an NCS-5501 and it was a disaster, in a word.  The 10G
>> interface, uRPF, source-based blackholing, and routing table depth with
>> Cisco is a limiting factor in their product line.
>>
>>   Broadcom-based systems should always be looked at with one eye open,
>> i.e., test test test before you commit. This applies to any vendor, not
>> just Cisco.
>>
>>   Mark.
>>
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-Aaron

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