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RE: (ASCEND) BGP 4 ?
On Wed, 26 Nov 1997 02:25:17 +0000, Adam Neat wrote:
>> There is not a single case that I can think of where you would want or
>> need BGP in a RAS environment. Plus, and unfortunately no ones BGP
>> implementation except cisco's works well on anything I have tried. The
>> GRF I hear is pretty damn close though.
>>
>> Anyway, what are you wanting to do? I'm sure that there is a solution.
>
>
>Hi Alan
>
>Firstly, I wouldnt use NT RAS in a mission critical environment if i
>was made to! :)
>
>We have several links - we want to intelligently route data over
>these links. Is there a better way (anyone) that can be used?
>
>here in Australia, BGP is really the only multi-homed system
>available.
>
>Any suggestions with Ascend gear?
>
>adam
Adam, unfortunately you have to face up to certain facts of life. (I
know, I've been there).
An Ascend Max, a Bay 8000 or even a cisco 5200 are all really "access
servers" not for mainline routing.
I know the cisco 5200 supports BGP, but from all decent reports I
have seen here in Australia, no one is their right mind users it.
Even Telstra wont run BGP on a 5200.
If all your links are in the one location get yourself either a Bay
ARN or a Cisco 2500 series and run BGP 4 to your heart's desire.
Remember though to fully load up which ever device you buy, with the
max RAM capability (even if its more than you can afford - with the
prices here in Oz).
BGP 4 is heaps of fun :( but be warned, there isn't anything like
Ascend's RUBB to help you, its the old cd trick (which I personally
hate so much).
Gary,
Cairns Network Services.
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