7604 Sup 32

[achampag]

Hi,

We are looking for a hardware platform to support full BGP routes and 1Gbps forwarding Between 2 interfaces (routed). Would the 7604 with a Sup 32 be sufficent ?

Thanks

Alex

[amit-singh]

Hi Alex,

If we are talking about for the full BGP routes here, I would suggest to go for sup 720.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_data_sheet0900aecd801c5cab.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps708/products_data_sheet09186a0080159856.html

HTH, Please rate if it does.

-amit singh

[achampag]

Hi Amit,

I looked at the specs and the reason why i was asking that question is cost related. The router perf sheet show the 7600 with SUP32 at 15Mpps with CEF enabled. which shoud be enough to forward 1Gbps between 2 of the 8 availables 1Gbps interfaces on the sup. 1GB of memory again should be enough for Full BGP routes. Is the SUP720 really going to give me more performance or just a more felexible platform in terms of features available (+ the switch fabric on the sup)

Thanks for your help

Alex