Solved: Choosing a router

Wassim Aouadi · ‎08-13-2009

Hi networkers,

I need to choose a router to satisfy the following:

- there are 11 frame relay circuits, possibility of growth,

-1 ISDN BRI connection,

-1 E1,

-no Voip at the present moment,

Which router do you suggest me to choose?

paolo bevilacqua · ‎08-13-2009

Yes. It's really a matter of budget, you can pretty much drive this as the situation requires, because any router can work.

paolo bevilacqua · ‎08-13-2009

What is your budget ?

Any ISR from 2801 and up would do the job.

Wassim Aouadi · ‎08-13-2009

let's say the client didn't specify a threshold.Actually, their HQ router is dieing, and he's willing to pay.

I forgot to mention that the 11 Frame Relay connection I talked about are on the same access link. (I meant 11 PVC, to be more accurate).

paolo bevilacqua · ‎08-13-2009

Yes. It's really a matter of budget, you can pretty much drive this as the situation requires, because any router can work.

Leo Laohoo · ‎08-13-2009

I agree with Paolo. The 2800 series ISR will work fine. You can also choose among the 3800 series ISR.

Aside from the model of your router, you may want to think about the maintenance contract, like 24x7 x 4 hours or something.

Hope this helps.