[Cialug] OT: Need plummer - internet pipes congested

Dave Weis djweis at internetsolver.com
Fri Dec 4 11:53:21 CST 2009


Claus wrote:
> Dave Weis wrote:
>> Some of their network configuration is 'interesting'. I've seen a full 
>> rack of DSLAM's with a single DS-3 (45 megabits) for the uplink. 
>> Considering there are a couple hundred ports in a DSLAM and 3 or 4 of 
>> them in a rack, it's not going to be pleasant with a bunch of heavy users.
> 
> If they actually run fiber to the CO would Qwest replace their DSLAMs or 
> use the same overloaded hardware?

Inside the CO they already have fiber. It's just their choice of 
interface on the back of the box, either DS-3 or fiber.

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