couple of questions if I may...

[Chris Zwilling]

Hi!

A T1 is 1.54Mib/s symetrical - or about 192KiB/s

I'd use MRTG for graphing the traffic on any data interface (ethernet,
token ring, t1, etc).
http://people.ee.ethz.ch/~oetiker/webtools/mrtg/

--Chris Zwilling

> Afternoon LugNuts,
>
> I hope you don't mind the questions. I like to start here, because there
> are some extremely bright folks on this list. </schmoooooze>
>
> Anyone know the max up and down stream MB's on a T1?
>
> Do you think putting in a RR cable pipe for a backup when the Sprint Net
> T1 goes down is a viable solution?
>
> Anyone know of a good, simple Open Source app for measuring the amount
> of traffic (like MB's?) over a T1 that will present in a clear, human
> readable form? I've played with  ethereal, tcpdump, and the like, but
> it's all Greek and I don't know how to interpret what they are showing me.
>
> We're trying to figure the cable rate we would have to order to
> maintain the level of service the T1 is providing. (or come close)
>
> We're also entertaining the idea of absolving ourselves of this
> responsibility altogether, so, with that said, anyone know of good,
> solid, reputable Collocation providers here in the KC area, or near
> here, i.e., three hour drive max.
>
> TIA,
> Eric
>
>
>
>

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