router lifetime
George Bonser
gbonser at seven.com
Sun Oct 3 01:35:47 UTC 2010
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Franck Martin
> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:23 PM
> To: nanog at nanog.org
> Subject: router lifetime
>
> How long do you keep a router in production?
It depends on its purpose in the network, the change in requirements for that purpose over time, and the vendor's support of the device.
A router handing 10Meg of traffic between offices might last until the vendor abandons all support of the unit. A router in a segment where traffic rates are changing rapidly might need replacement sooner. Sometimes it is the introduction of some new technology that drives a change in equipment if the new feature provides some overall benefit.
>
> What is your cycle for replacement of equipment?
No set in stone replacement cycle.
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