At 02:05 PM 3/24/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I also like the ASCEND MAX but just read an article at the BOARDWATCH site
>where the X2 series (supported by the 3com/USR product) regularly supported
>40k+ connections but the Kflex modems rarely got over 35k.
>
>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.
With USR you could be running v.90 code today! Support any compatible
modem, including the new Zooms which connect above 50K.
>
>Anybody out there have experience with both flavors of 56k? Am I
>misinterpreting what I read on Boardwatch?
Nope. This can not be disputed.
>
>> -----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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