[Xorp-users] Hardware Question

[Kristian Larsson]

First of all, xorp merely sits on top of your os and speaks a few different
routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP. It really has nothing to do with the
interfaces.
 
Five years ago, a T1/E1 interface would be typical to have for a small router
and a HSSI for a larger one. Nowadays (at least here in Sweden) we don't use
those anymore. Almost all equipment have (Fast)Ethernet either copper or
fibre based. But I bet that wasn't the answer you were looking for.
 
I've used sbeis products (http://www.sbei.net/). They're rather expensive,
but all HSSI products are. The prices today are far from what they were when
I bought them so I can't even begin guessing but they're not on the level
with youre average NIC ;)
Check out their site and you should be able to locate a reseller.
 
 Hope it helps.
 /Kristian
 
On Thu, Aug 04, 2005 at 12:06:43PM -0400, Sheahan, John wrote:
> > I'm new to XORP and wanted to clear up my first question...where do I
> > get the typical types of hardware interfaces that a router would need
> > such as serial, HSSI etc... and how much do they cost for a PC?
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Thanks
> >