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[In the message entitled "Re: NAP Architecture" on Oct 29, 8:25, "Ben Kirkpatrick, ELI" writes:] > Forgive my ignorance on these matters, but why haven't many NAPS tried > to be L1 based, or at least provide the option of private wire/fiber > between the larger customers in the same room. It seems to me that this > would significantly reduce the complexity and packet-loss we're currently > seeing. How long would it take to troubleshoot a cross-over FE compared > to trouble shooting two routers connected via a oversubscribed switch. > Marketing types are concerned about how to bill and track these, but > there should be some easy ways around those issues. > This is a critical issue now. MFS is charging up to $1000 per 50' stretch of wire, for cross-connects between consenting parties at mae-west. I think this is bit high, for $27 worth of wire, and $300 worth of labour. Is there a way that we can collectively negotiate a lower rate for private cross connects at the maes? -- Dave Rand [email protected] http://www.bungi.com
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