On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 10:49:15AM -0500, Kenneth Voort spake thusly: > We would much prefer to use purpose-built hardware and software, rather than > open source software and commodity hardware, adapted to route traffic.
Why? At those traffic levels you don't really need dedicated silicon with CAM etc. to do the routing. > One issue with a Vyatta appliance is the time it takes to replace one, should > it explode. A beige box PC is easily replaceable. > The network in question supports a core business function and a very large > revenue stream for us. Thus the VRRP/failover. To answer your original question, here's what happened (or is happening) to basic routers: http://brontecapital.blogspot.com/2011/08/software-eats-part-of-world.html -- Tracy Reed
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