Cisco [9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers] in DC
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 9000)
We use Cisco [9000 Series Aggregation Services] Routers within our DC as well as between different DCs. They are used as core routers for inside services and WAN routers on our MPLS and towards third-party WAN routers. We have installed those to multiple different production networks and most of the routers are used by multiple customers.
Pros
- Performance - We have had no issues with the performance level.
- Reliability - [We have had] no major incidents caused by our ASR routers.
- Knowhow of Cisco IOS - [It is] easy to manage in a large organization [due to the] good level of IOS knowledge.
Cons
- Price level
- Licensing models
- They have made it possible to sell our services in a secure, reliable way.
From the performance point of view, I have not noticed any issues in our environment for this. From the operation point of view, [there] was a learning [curve] to the new IOS when we used Juniper routers, but not really an issue after the first installation.
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