Re: Switch with 24x SFP PVLAN QinQ Layer 2

[sthaug () nethelp no]

> >     > Requirements are basically just 24/48 SFP ports, PVLAN and
> >     selective QinQ.
> >     > Most devices that fit the requirements are Layer 3, which pushes
> >     the cost
> >     > per port too high.
...
> > The ME3600X might be more a more appropriate Cisco solution than the 
> > ME6524. The ME3600X is one of the current metro MDU access CPE device 
> > of choice.
> >
> > 2x10GE and 24xGE SFP or Copper versions with Metro Feature set.
> >
> > http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10956/index.html
> >
> > *In the spirit of full disclosure I am biased towards this vendor
>
> Still much too expensive :)

If the ME3600X is much too expensive, it's possible your expectations
for pricing aren't realistic.

Selective QinQ is pretty new, and tends to be found only in provider
type equipment. If you can live without that, "normal" (non selective)
QinQ is offered on most switches today. In that case several different
Extreme switches might be of interest.

Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, sthaug () nethelp no