Low cost MPLS PE router

[jackawang]

We are a small service provider and some of our customers requested to have MPLS capability across the network. I looked at the 3750 Metro switch.Is it true that MPLS is only supported on those two ES ports? Ideally here is what I'd like to have-

• MPLS supported
• L3 and QoS capability (of course)
• Port density, (ie. 24port)

What is the next cheapest switch can run MPLS other than 3750M? Please let me know your recommendations.

[jon]

Correct; MPLS on ES port only on 3750 Metro.

3750 Metro are in process of EoL

Have a look at newer ME3600X or ME3800X.

With some discount ME3600X should be within your budget.

Jon

[jackawang]

Cisco ME 3600X 24TS seems to be the right switch. I had an impression that this model has been around for a long time. It won't be EoL anytime soon?

The ME3800X is a good choice as well. Do they have 24 copper ports instead of all SFP?

[jon · Accepted solution]

ME3600X/ME3800X was released about a year ago.

3750 Metro have been around for a long time. 6-8 years?. Found it was End of Sales in August 2011.