Just wondering, but what IP-capable MPLS switches are people using to deploy AE to residential internet connections? Most 48 port AE switches from repetuable vendors are crazy expensive, and I can't see how the ROI would ever work compared to GPON. On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 4:25 PM Mark Tinka <mark.tinka@seacom.mu> wrote:
On 9/Feb/19 18:07, Brandon Martin wrote:
Bingo. You're fine as long as your access L3 gear speaks MPLS. That does somewhat bump you out of the realm of "cheap L3 switch", but there are still options.
IP-capable switches that have little to no MPLS support would certainly be cheaper than one that does.
But given the benefits of an MPLS-based Metro-E network vs. the traditional architecture, I find current prices somewhat reasonable.
Mark.