Software for tracking network related projects and activities
Dear Nanog community We are currently using RT for tracking tasks related to network operations like BGP configuration change requests, circuit/ports activation, support tickets, etc, but when trying to track multiple activities that involve multiple departments, the RT (Request Tracker) system does not provide all the tools as a project/tasks management system. I was wondering if you can share what you use for tracking network related projects and activities. Thank you in advance Regards
L3 over OTN vs pure IP/MPLS
Dear Nanog community We are currently experimenting TCP degradation issues in some metro markets where there are multiple POPs and the IP packets have to pass multiple L3 access devices (routers) before reaching the core router. The more L3 hops that it goes through the more degradation we see in the Internet service. L3 routers have the capacity in terms of pps and BW and we are using just a small percentage of that capacity but anyway the service is degraded (No CRC/Input errors in the links). A couple of vendors are recommending using OTN or MPLS-TP to backhaul the connections from the access to the core but obviously deploying OTN means a considerable amount of capex. The flexibility and simplicity of the L3 based access network is great but given the performance issues we are experimenting I would appreciate if you can share your experience/recommendation with either OTN or MPLS-TP. Does it really make sense to use a OTN/Photonic layer to backhaul the L3 connections in a metro network? Your input is greatly appreciated Thanks and have a great day
Monitoring system recommendation
Dear Nanog community We are currently planning to upgrade our monitoring system (Opsview) due to scalability issues and I was wondering what do you recommend for monitoring 5000 hosts and 35000 services. We would like to use a monitoring system that is compatible with the nagios plugin format, however we are not sure if systems like Icinga/Shinken/Op5 are the way to go. Is someone using systems like Op5 or Icinga2 for monitoring > 5000 hosts? Would you recommend commercial systems like Sevone, Zabbix, etc instead of open source ones? Your input is really appreciated it Thank you and have a great day Regards
Software for circuit documentation
Dear Nanog community We are looking for a network inventory software to document logical circuits and fibers. We have been using Racktables for cross connects and racks documentation and works great, but we did find a way to document MPLS, Eline/ELAN, OTN, SONET, IP circuits, external plant (fibers), etc. I would appreciate if you can share what you use for documentation. Thank you and have a great day Regards
10G tester recommendation
Hi Nanog community We are looking 10G testers for BER and RFC2544 tests and I was wondering if additional to the JDSU/Viavi, is there something else that you can recommend like Exfo, Fluke, etc? Your input will be appreciate it Thank you and have a great day
Access switch for small business recommendation
Dear nanog community I'm looking for a cost effective access switch for FTTB active fiber deployments. We are currently using Accedian demarcation devices but it's probably an overkill for customers that only require a basic internet service. The basic requirements we are looking for are: * Vlan support in order to deploy multiple services * 1 or 2 SFP ports * 4 10/100/1000 * Dying gasp (in order to identify if the equipment is down because power issue) * Rate limit per port * SNMP support to check SFP DDM values * Rack mountable I would appreciate if you can share what you use for these type of requirements. Thank you and have a great day Regards
Re: Low cost WDM gear
Hi Mike I can recommend a couple of vendors that provide cost effective solutions. Ekinops Packetlight. On Saturday, February 7, 2015, Mike Hammett na...@ics-il.net wrote: I know there are various Asian vendors for low cost (less than $500) muxes to throw 16 or however many colors onto a strand. However, they don't work so well when you don't control the optics used on both sides (therefore must use standard wavelengths), obviously only do a handful of channels and have a distance limitation. What solutions are out there that don't cost an arm and a leg? - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -- TRANSTELCO| Manuel Marin | VP Engineering | US: *+1 915-217-2232* | MX: *+52 656-257-1109* CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient of this information, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of the communication is strictly prohibited. AVISO DE CONFIDENCIALIDAD: Esta comunicación es sólo para el uso de la persona o entidad a la que se dirige y puede contener información privilegiada, confidencial y exenta de divulgación bajo la legislación aplicable. Si no es el destinatario de esta información, se le notifica que cualquier uso, difusión, distribución o copia de la comunicación está estrictamente prohibido.
Recommended wireless AP for 400 users office
Dear nanog community I was wondering if you can recommend or share your experience with APs that you can use in locations that have 300-500 users. I friend recommended me Ruckus Wireless, it would be great if you can share your experience with Ruckus or with a similar vendor. My experience with ubiquity for this type of requirement was not that good. Thank you and have a great day
Recommended L2 switches for a new IXP
Dear Nanog community We are trying to build a new IXP in some US Metro areas where we have multiple POPs and I was wondering what do you recommend for L2 switches. I know that some IXPs use Nexus, Brocade, Force10 but I don't personally have experience with these switches. It would be great if you can share your experience and recommendations. There are so many options that I don't know if it makes sense to start with a modular switch (usually expensive because the backplane, dual dc, dual CPU, etc) or start with a 1RU high density switch that support new protocols like Trill and that supposedly allow you to create Ethernet Fabric/Clusters. The requirements are simple, 1G/10G ports for exchange participants, 40G/100G for uplinks between switches and flow support for statistics and traffic analysis. Thank you and have a great day. Regards
DDOS solution recommendation
Nanog group I was wondering what are are using for DDOS protection in your networks. We are currently evaluating different options (Arbor, Radware, NSFocus, RioRey) and I would like to know if someone is using the cloud based solutions/scrubbing centers like Imperva, Prolexic, etc and what are the advantages/disadvantages of using a cloud base vs an on-premise solution. It would be great if you can share your experience on this matter. Thank you
Typical warranty for generic DWDM transceivers
Dear nanog group We are currently evaluating the use of generic third party optics (SFP+ and XFP) for 40Kms and 80Kms applications from vendors like NHR and Champion One and I was wondering if someone in the group has experience using optics from these vendors. My concern is about quality/reliability. They are suppose to provide lifetime warranty, however as far as I know the life time for DWDM optics is between 3 to 5 years. Could someone share their experience with using generic optics for DWDM applications? Thank you
