> -----Original Message----- > From: Franck Martin > Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:23 PM > To: nanog@nanog.org > Subject: router lifetime > > How long do you keep a router in production?
It depends on its purpose in the network, the change in requirements for that purpose over time, and the vendor's support of the device. A router handing 10Meg of traffic between offices might last until the vendor abandons all support of the unit. A router in a segment where traffic rates are changing rapidly might need replacement sooner. Sometimes it is the introduction of some new technology that drives a change in equipment if the new feature provides some overall benefit. > > What is your cycle for replacement of equipment? No set in stone replacement cycle.
