[AusNOG] Dual DSL

[Reuben Farrelly]

On 16/04/2014 2:21 PM, Beeson, Ayden wrote:
> FYI – Cisco sell a device that is capable of both VDSL and ADSL, the
> Cisco 897VA.
>
> Pretty sure the WIC’s for the 1900’s don’t do that, but it would be
> worth checking?
>
> I’m sure you could find some 1921 / 1941’s for cheap from a refurb place
> if you wanted to keep the cost right down, I think we get them for under
> $2k new from Cisco, so a refurb / sale extra will be significantly
> cheaper than that….
>
> Thanks,
>
> *Ayden Beeson*

The EHWIC-VA-DSL-M cards for the 1900s and above do ADSL/VDSL (including 
Annex M) and have been out for 2 years or so now.

Incidentally the 867VAE also supports ADSL+VDSL for around $400 and it 
also has a GigE port in case you upgrade to fibre (or the NBN comes to 
your house).

Reuben