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 The control plane needs of the router (the processor to handle BGP and other routing protocols) in this case can be quite significant and care is needed when selecting suitable hardware.
-Small IXPs will have only a few peers so there it a likelihood that only a few thousand routes will be received by the new member.
+Small IXPs will have only a few peers so there it a likelihood that only a few thousand routes will be received by the new member. Most standard router hardware has sufficient control plane capability to handle this.
+Larger IXPs will likely have dozens of members, with the largest IXPs today approaching one thousand members. This has significant control plane demands on the peering router, and it is important that one with a powerful control plane CPU is chosen, especially one that is proven to handle several hundred peers and tens of thousands of routes with ease. In this case it can be helpful to consult with existing IXP members seeking suggestions or recommendations. Note the usual caveat between vendor marketing claims and real world experience of network operators.
-Larger IXPs will likely have over one hundred members, with the largest IXPs today approaching one thousand members. This has significant control plane needs on the peering router, and it is important that a powerful control plane CPU is chosen, especially one that is proven to handle several hundred peers and tens of thousands of routes with ease. In this case it can be helpful to consult with existing IXP members seeking suggestions or recommendations.
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