On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 09:29, Curtis Maurand <cmaurand@xyonet.com> wrote:
I'd add Alcatel to that list.
yep, and also (depending on specific needs/topologies): Ciena Cyan Fujitsu Corrigent Adva Rad Data Juniper (in no particular order) Good luck, ~Chris
On 10/20/2010 11:24 AM, Eric Merkel wrote:
I've been tasked with making a recommendation for the core and access equipment for a small metro-ethernet network. We're probably talking at max 200-300 subs split between two termination points. Most customers will probably be at speeds of 100M or less. We'd like the backbone to be 10G and be MPLS capable. That being said some of the companies we've been looking at are
Cisco
Extreme
Brocade
Adtran
Occam
Zhone
We're looking to build the network in a cost effective manner so we're not opposed to doing using aftermarket or refurbished equipment but we don't want to start off with equipment that has no future of expanding.
Any suggestions, success or horror stories are appreciated. ;)
Eric
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MetaLINK Technologies, Inc.
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