The Backbone Router Challenge
Foundry's NetIron XMR 32000 vs. Multi-Shelf Cisco CRS-1 & Juniper T640

Based on the configuration for a multi-shelf solution for 128 10GbE ports using Cisco’s CRS-1 and Catalyst 7600 to manage the CRS-1 chassis as per Cisco user documentation. Cisco pricing source www.globalpricelists.com. Cisco product power consumption based on information published on the Cisco public Web site in the corresponding product sections.