I'm hunting for a new datacenter core router for a new PoP. Right now we'll only be handling two 10GE uplinks from tier-1's, and within a few weeks we'll be linking a 10GE local IX connection.
That being said, here's our minimum requirements:
- 4x10GE ports
- handle default routes
- line-rate regardless of features enabled (within reason)
Some preferences sit around the BGP, namely we'd love to handle two full tables but I'm doubtful we'll find anything within our budget. Management has crossed-off an MX204 and a few other "nicer" routers.
I've contemplated setting up an Arista 7124 or 7050 to be the BGP "router" and then terminate it to other switches/nodes directly, but I believe that won't handle the full tables (which is somewhat of a shame).
All said, what would you recommend?
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