Comparing hardware

[hinesjrh]

I currently have a 2620XM as the internet access router for my company (runnnig ppp where three full T1's are bonded), and the CPU runs less than 25% most of the time.

I also have a spare 2651XM setting on the shelf which my manager would like me to put in place of the 2620XM.

I have lots of projects to accomplish, so I want to make sure this swap is justified. Where can I find comparison data on the two routers (CPU, memory, motherboard, bus speed). I want to know if I am really gaining anything by making the change.

 

[JOAMON]

The only real difference is that the 2651 has two etherent ports and the 2620 only 1 and the 2651 has a 80mhz cpu vs the 50mhz of the 2620xm. If unter 25% in a show process cpu history then really not needed.

2651xm
Specifications: Processor Type: 80 MHz CPU. Performance: 40Kpps. Flash Memory: 16 MB/48 MB. System Memory: 64 MB/128 MB. Integrated WIC Slots: 2. Onboard AIM (Internal) Slot: 1. Console Port (up to 115.2 kbps): 1. Aux Port (up to 115.2 kbps): 1. Minimum Cisco IOS Release: 12.1(14) mainline, 12.2(x) mainline (future), 12.2(8)T1or later. Onboard LAN Ports: 1 to 2 10/100 FE ports. Redundant Power Supply: External only. Rack Mounting: 19" and 23" options.

 

[KiscoKid]

If you want to immerse yourself in as much detail as possible and get into the nitty gritty of what each platform you can do, you could do worse than check out the CCO -

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm