Re: MPLS on existing routers [7:43414]
2500 does not support MPLS, but it does support ISIS and BGP - 12.0.22 (4M DRAM / 8M Flash) 2600 supports MPLS labels only (not MPLS-TE, etc) code to run would be 12.1.14 (48M DRAM, 16M Flash) 3600 supports MPLS well with: MPLS labels - 12.0.22 (48M DRAM, 8M Flash) MPLS, MPLS-TE - 12.1.14 (48M DRAM, 16M Flash) MPLS, MPLS-TE, MPLS-CoS, MPLS-LDP - 12.2.8T3 (64M DRAM, 16M Flash) According to the Cisco Software Advisor, MPLS-TE and MP-BGP are supported on the 4000-M with 12.1.14 SERVICE PROVIDER (16M DRAM, 4M Flash), but I have not verified this. You can always check the Cisco Feature Navigator and/or Software Advisor http://www.cisco.com/go/fn Also, most production networks use 12.0ST for MPLS-TE and MPLS-VPN, and even then, they use specialized custom code (IOS patches) that you cannot download on CCO. If you want real-world experience, you have to start there (or go the J-brand route). -dre Michelle T wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Folks, I would like to mess around with MPLS, both Traffic Engineering and MPLS based VPN's if possible. However, the routers I have may or may not be able to do any MPLS. I've got some 2509's, a 2600, and some 4000-M's. Does anyone know what code levels I would need? I can figure out the memory and flash requirements if I can just figure out what minimum code level to run. Thanks, Michelle Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=43418t=43414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MPLS on existing routers [7:43414]
This might help: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/rt/2600/prodlit/1575_pp.htm Goes over some MPLS terminology and concepts as well as the product lines needed to accomplish various roles on the MPLS network (CE, PE, P). Sean -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michelle T Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 11:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MPLS on existing routers [7:43414] Folks, I would like to mess around with MPLS, both Traffic Engineering and MPLS based VPN's if possible. However, the routers I have may or may not be able to do any MPLS. I've got some 2509's, a 2600, and some 4000-M's. Does anyone know what code levels I would need? I can figure out the memory and flash requirements if I can just figure out what minimum code level to run. Thanks, Michelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=43423t=43414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MPLS on existing routers [7:43414]
12.2(8)T1, telco feature set, runs on 2600 with 8MB flash and 32 MB dram. That should be enough for MPLS. dre wrote: 2600 supports MPLS labels only (not MPLS-TE, etc) code to run would be 12.1.14 (48M DRAM, 16M Flash) Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=43439t=43414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MPLS on existing routers [7:43414]
dre wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Also, most production networks use 12.0ST for MPLS-TE and MPLS-VPN, and even then, they use specialized custom code (IOS patches) that you cannot download on CCO. If you want real-world experience, you have to start there (or go the J-brand route). I'm a dummy when it comes to MPLS, just reading the thread to learn a little something.. Just curious, if you can't get the MPLS specialized IOS patches on CCO, where would you get them? (I'm picturing some d00d selling CDs on a stree corner or a MPLS IOS warez group on the usenet... LOL) Thanks! Mike W. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=43432t=43414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MPLS on existing routers [7:43414]
Sean Knox wrote: This might help: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/rt/2600/prodlit/1575_pp.htm Goes over some MPLS terminology and concepts as well as the product lines needed to accomplish various roles on the MPLS network (CE, PE, P). Thanks for the reference. Here's what they suggest for PE UNI routers: Cisco 3640 series Cisco 3660 series Cisco 7200 series Cisco 7400 series Cisco 7500 series Cisco 1 series Cisco 12000 series This is for the core P routers: Cisco 7200 series Cisco 7500 series Cisco 8540 series Cisco 8650 series Cisco 8800 series Cisco 1 series Cisco 12000 series I'm wondering, how much these routers cost? If they're expensive, would anyone have scenarios and labs that work with the low-end routers mentioned previously in this thread (2500/2600) and UNI and core routers running the MPLS For Linux software? Or is MPLS going to be one of those technologies like ATM that poor folks like me can't afford? Even if it's possible to build an affordable hybrid lab from Cisco and Linux platforms, we'll still need a scenario builder to develop and market the product. Hint hint. -- TT Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=43444t=43414 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
