Ethernet-Enabled DWDM

[manasaint]

Cisco might be good in IP/Optical networks, but in metro environment, PTN, based on T-MPLS and PBB-TE will be the future replaciing SONET and NG-SDH platforms, cisco is not supporting T-MPLS or PBB-TE, because these PTN NE will replace L2 routers which is a big market share issue for Cisco and it monopoly, already numerous carriers and operators have already asked for trials of PTN, such KT, DT etc.

[w00ters420]

layer 2 routers????.... most routing is done at the network layer correct?

[Vengeance1429]

Yeah, its basically switches which routing capacity. Most of the time its extra software than needs purchasing from the vendor...

[Dillinger128]

that would make it a L3 device

[boldswede]

@Vengeance1429

I can procure this equipment if you need it cheap? I buy and sell grey market telecoms.

[amitb1000]

TMPLS and PBT are dying