Frank,12.3 or 12.2.15T Enterprise version support mpls ldp in the 2600 platform. Tdp, Cisco pre-standardize implementation method, is a subset of the ldp. To learn MPLS and VPN concept, you really don't need ldp, in my opinion, unless you dig deep i...
It all depends on the applications, interface type, bandwidth, and routing requirement: any router that supports BGPv4 can be the minimum CPE connecting to a MPLS PE. If BGP routing between the PE-CE is needed, any supported BGPv4 IOS version can be ...
I agreed with you totally from technical routing/security solution point of view. However, not every CE IOS version will support BGP. For example IP base or IP Security, IP Voice don't support BGP. Service Provider or Advanced IP support BGP. 200 si...
To my knowledge, only 7600 platform will supports all your requirements.3825/3845 doesn't support OC3, OC12 and VPLS. The closest platform that support all your requirements in one box, except VPLS is 7304 with IOS 12.2.25S or 12,2.27SBC (Service P...
The 3550 multi-VRF CE should work...it works in my environment. I haven't seen your complete config yet...I just suggest the following:1. Check the switch IOS. It has to 12.1.11EA1 or later. 2. Check your design. A physical interfaces on 3550 switch ...
