Looking for recommendations to replace a tired Cisco 2611

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RevengeOfLibo: Nov 20, 2002; This guy has the intelligence of a wilted cabbage...

Hello all,

I own/run a network of approximately 20 Linux and NetBSD machines across 3 racks, with 4 VLANs. The switches are a combination of Foundry and Cisco. My main router is a Cisco 2611 with an NM-1E, a WIC-1ADSL, and a WIC-1DSU-T1. Connectivity is via a T1/DS1 and a 3.5m/896k ADSL line, each from its own unique provider. Equipment photos are at https://www.flickr.com/photos/79405270@N03/sets

I would like to replace the 2611 with something that meets the following criteria (expansion cards are fine):

* 4-6 gigabit-capable Ethernet interfaces
* Mounts in standard 19" rack
* ADSL2+ capable DSL modem interface
* CSU/DSU interface for T1
* Native IPv6 support
* Operating system with capabilities comparable to Cisco IOS (especially CLI support)

I haven't been able to figure out what the most direct replacement would be for the old 2611. 2901 seems nice, but I'm not sure.
It would be nice to be able to save a bit by buying used.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

# ? Mar 8, 2015 04:45

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Bob Morales: Aug 18, 2006; ~~Just wear the fucking mask, Bob~~

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I don't have a suggestion but I like your old workstation pics. Cool stuff.

# ? Mar 9, 2015 16:03

Sheep: Jul 24, 2003

Is that a VAXstation I spy (Alpha A1-A4)? Awesome.

Edit: your place looks fun as hell. Anyways I guess the only real limitation of the 2611 is the fact that the builtin ports aren't gigabit? A 2901 would solve that problem for you, dunno about WIC/NM compatibility though.

Sheep fucked around with this message at 17:00 on Mar 9, 2015

# ? Mar 9, 2015 16:49

KillHour: Oct 28, 2007

Do you have a budget in mind?

# ? Mar 26, 2015 14:35

Dirty Beluga: Apr 17, 2007; Buy the ticket, take the ride; Fun Shoe

yeah, 2901 would be fine as long as you can get the appropriate WIC's. Only one I'd be worried about would be the DSL one, the rest seems pretty standard.

What on earth are you doing with Sun pizzaboxes in 2015 :confused: