If memory serves, 75% is where Cisco likes to draw the line. From an online CCDA study guide "No Cisco router CPU utilization should exceed 75 percent"
You could do either one you choose (replace with better/faster equipment or simply shift some of the load to other equipment). I can't say if one is better than the other...... It depends on the router that's loaded down and what technologies are being used. If you're using a 5500 w/RSM and you're NOT using Multilayer Switching, then you can dramatically lower the CPU utilization on the RSM by using MLS. If you have an old 2500 that the CPU is getting high on, and you're using access-lists, see if you can optimize your access-list to reduce CPU usage, etc.... There are a million answers, many no more right that others....... HTH, Mike W. "Lupi, Guy" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > I was wondering if there was ever any kind of study done by Cisco to > determine the acceptable average level of processor utilization on their > equipment. How much is too much on, let's say, a 3524 switch, or a 7513 > router? I am sure it varies, but is there a list of some sort that states > that at a particular average usage you should think about upgrading, or > removing some of the load on a particular piece of gear? Just curious. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=42720&t=42712 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
