So, we're beginning the process of converting the second third (yes, I
know that is confusing..) of the network to a routed, OSPF network. When
I first came here, the entire thing (all 200+ towers) was bridged and
I'm trying to slowly get it all moved. I've converted about 55 towers so
far and everything is running well with a mix of RB450G, RB493G and a
few x86 boxes in the bigger towers. I would prefer not to support the
x86 boxes if possible - it is much easier for me from a business
perspective to just stock regular inventory and throw in a new one if
the box fails without worrying about where we got the x86 box, what the
specs were, what the temperature requirement is, etc.
So, on that train of thought, I looked at the RB1100AHx2 for some of our
bigger sites. On paper, it looks great - great temp range, enough ports,
better processing, etc.
Real world, what have you guys been finding with this box? I stayed far
away from the plain RB1100 as I heard nothing but bad things about it in
the past. Are those days gone? Is this a solid box now? For reference,
we'll be running something like 200-400Mbps through these boxes in most
cases. Features we use today are OSPF, filtering, DHCP relay - no PPPoE,
generally no VPN and no tunnels, etc. That may change in the future but
I'm just looking for a solid packet processor right now.
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Simon Westlake
Powercode.com
(920) 351-1010
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