Since the main reason (in our case) to go to one of these solutions is to
support 56k dial-up (as well as ISDN) the Boardwatch testing seems to be
heavily stacked in favor of X2 over Kflex. In addition in terms of sheer
numbers the USR sportsters are fairly predominant in our area and
interoperability seems to be non-existant.
Anybody out there have experience with both flavors of 56k? Am I
misinterpreting what I read on Boardwatch?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew J. Lillie [mailto:andy@jps.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 1998 1:53 PM
> To: ntisp@emerald.iea.com; ntisp@iea-software.com
> Subject: Re: PM, MAX, or USR
>
>
> I've worked with all of these products. I don't know that I can say which
> the most popular is, but I definitely like the Ascend Max product the best
> for a number of reasons:
> First, it is way more compact than the USR product, and thus takes up less
> space and is easier to transport.
> Second, the first time config is simpler
> Third, they seem to be more easily suitable to special case scenarios,
like
> doing FrameRelay, K56, and ISDN out of one chassis.
> Last, maintainence can all be done from the console (or telnet session)
very
> easily, unlike the USR or even the PM3 which tend to be easier (or perhaps
> need) configuration via an SNMP client.
>
> Granted, this is just my subjective feelings on dealing with the products,
> but I think a look up on the technical specs should also put the Ascend as
> the front runner.
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew J. Lillie
> JPS.Net Network Operations
> andy@jps.net
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Lange <radadmin@palacenet.net>
> To: ntisp@iea-software.com <ntisp@iea-software.com>
> Date: Tuesday, March 24, 1998 9:16 AM
> Subject: PM, MAX, or USR
>
>
> >HI
> >
> >We are getting ready to go digital here, (never been done in this GTE
> >territory). We are going to convert 145 lines to digital, On GTE's GTD-5
> >switch.
> >
> >I am now using PM2e30's with USR Sportsters and all is well. I am
> >following the Livingston list and see many people having problems with
> >their PM3's. I am sure the ones without problems are quiet.
> >
> >What is the more popular product, PM3, Ascend Max ?, USR Total Control
> >w/Hyper Cards?
> >What are the issues to be dealt with for "Emerald".
> >Any suggestions on line padding with each vendor?
> >
> >Anyone using AAC Tigris?
> >
> >I am wondering if there is a list for USR & Ascend Products.
> >
> >All info on this subject is appreciated.
> >
> >JOhn :}
> >
> >
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