01-24-2013 09:05 PM - edited 03-04-2019 06:50 PM
Hello Everyone
I am planning for small data center with only 100 Server. I am with currently 2 ISP. and my own IP block with APNIC. I shall take 2 diffrent ISP bandwidth. Now question is which router will be best for me i have low budget so please suggest me.
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01-26-2013 08:51 AM
You can't buy 2 new equipments for $2k. Not enough.
You could connect 2 ISPs to a 2911 but performance throughput could be impacted.
2911 is rated at around 180Mbps.
I'm not sure about the used market but if you are able to purchase a 7200 with NPE-G1,
you will be able to substain around 520Mbps.
You also need to take into account smartnet contracts.
Without it, you won't be able to download images nor obtain support from Cisco.
You need to increase your budget.
01-25-2013 11:10 AM
You can start with a 3900 or an ASR 1K, consult with a local cisco reseller for pricing and options.
01-25-2013 11:19 AM
Dear Sir
my budget is $2000 USD what is your suggest now?
01-26-2013 08:23 AM
Not enough.
You may need to go into the used market (eBay) and search for a 7200 router.
Or a new 2911.
Again, best to contact your local Cisco reseller, if you are pursuing the 2911, as they may be willing to negotiate with you.
01-26-2013 08:42 AM
Hello Sir,
Only single router 2911 and layer 3 Switch is enough for me? or i need any other thing also? Can i connect 2 ISP in same router for load balancing?
01-26-2013 08:51 AM
You can't buy 2 new equipments for $2k. Not enough.
You could connect 2 ISPs to a 2911 but performance throughput could be impacted.
2911 is rated at around 180Mbps.
I'm not sure about the used market but if you are able to purchase a 7200 with NPE-G1,
you will be able to substain around 520Mbps.
You also need to take into account smartnet contracts.
Without it, you won't be able to download images nor obtain support from Cisco.
You need to increase your budget.
01-26-2013 10:14 AM
hello again sir ,
i got your point ...i am ready to increase my budget ...but in that case of what will be the best supported (reasnable) solution for me ..will a 2911 router and a 3 layer switch will do the cause ...or i need some thing else ..and one last question which layer 3 switch you would suggest
01-28-2013 08:02 AM
How fast is the connection towards the ISP?
As far as the layer 3 switch, since your budget is low, you can start with a 2960-S which supports static routing.
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