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Re: [TCLUG:20804] Cost of T3
I'll colo 5U for $150 / month. If you want details e-mail me.
Adam Maloney
Systems Administrator
Sihope Communications
On Tue, 29 Aug 2000, Gabe Turner wrote:
> To paraphrase Adam's babble:
>
> Go colo.
>
> Gabe
>
> On Tue, Aug 29, 2000 at 11:26:06AM -0500, Adam Maloney wrote:
> > A frame T-1 is ~ $350 / month for the local loop, $50 / month for your
> > first PVC, and whatever the internet access costs are (usually $800 or
> > $1000 for a full T-1 frame)
> >
> > Point-to-point is $300 - $400 / month for the local loop (paid by the
> > mile) plus $1000-$1800 for the internet service (we charge $1200)
> >
> > Fractional DS-3 is < $2000 / month for the local loop plus $150 for each
> > 1MB increment. The internet access is going to vary greatly between
> > ISP's. A 3MB DS-3 will probably cost $1500 + $300 (loop plus 3MB VC) +
> > 2000-2500 / month for internet access.
> >
> > A $1000 router and $500 CSU/DSU will handle a frame or p-t-p T-1.
> >
> > You can run a DS-3 off of a $4000 router. But the cheaper routers capable
> > of handling a DS-3 won't generally handle full internet routes. If you're
> > going to multihome and take full routes you'll want a 7000 series.
> >
> > Incidentally, a 2500 series Cisco will handle 2 point-to-points or frame
> > circuits (or a combo of the 2) and has the processing power to push full
> > bandwidth on both. They're about $1500. A Digital Link CSU/DSU is $550
> > new, and handles 1 T-1.
> >
> > Adam Maloney
> > Systems Administrator
> > Sihope Communications
> >
> > On Tue, 29 Aug 2000 isla0005@tc.umn.edu wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > What is the cheapest way to run a full fledged web server with
> > > static IP and other goodies ? I am more concerned with the monthly
> > > T1/T3 rental expenses and things like that. Is there a cheaper
> > > solution ? How expensive is it to maintain a T1/T3 ?
> > >
> > >
> > > Apu
> > >
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