Just wondering, but what IP-capable MPLS switches are people using to deploy AE to residential internet connections? Most 48 port AE switches from repetuable vendors are crazy expensive, and I can't see how the ROI would ever work compared to GPON.
On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 4:25 PM Mark Tinka <mark.ti...@seacom.mu> wrote: > > > On 9/Feb/19 18:07, Brandon Martin wrote: > > > > > > > Bingo. You're fine as long as your access L3 gear speaks MPLS. That > > does somewhat bump you out of the realm of "cheap L3 switch", but > > there are still options. > > IP-capable switches that have little to no MPLS support would certainly > be cheaper than one that does. > > But given the benefits of an MPLS-based Metro-E network vs. the > traditional architecture, I find current prices somewhat reasonable. > > Mark. > >
