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Re: (ASCEND) Why TNT?

I'll give you the first consideration....

POWER req's!!!  Try turning up thast many 4000's

Also think about switching resources and maintenance

shawn


On Fri, 16 Jan 1998, Bennie Warren wrote:

> I second this thought as we are in the same exact spot. Hopefully some of 
> you bigger people out there could help with a little explanation.
> 
> Thanks
> Bennie
> 
> >
> >This question is for you larger ISPs using TNTs.  It may be more suited on
> >the inet-access list, but it is an Ascend only question....
> >
> >Other than the fact that a TNT can terminate a T3, why would you spend
> >the money for a TNT when you consider that their 48mod cards are so much
> >more expensive than a Max 4048?  Then add the chassis, WAN cards, ISDN,
> >etc... 
> >
> >For example, a recent thread talked about 672 modems in 3 TNT shelves. 
> >With the numbers that I was given, you'd spend from $50,000 - $100,000
> >more on ...THAT... TNT arrangement than you would spend on fourteen 4048's
> >and a T3 MUX.  If my numbers are wrong, then please forgive me, I
> >misunderstood the sales dept.  However, if my numbers are correct, why
> >would you go TNT for dialup?  The space saved and the reduced number of
> >cables would certainly not justify the extra cost. Would it??  What logic
> >am I missing?? 
> >
> >I just got curious when I thought about replacing four 4048's with a TNT
> >with an 8 port T1 card and four 48mod modem cards.  Approx $25,000
> >difference even at VAR prices. 
> >
> >Thanks for your input,
> >Del Hines
> >Cyberback Internet
> >
> >
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