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:

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> 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.