Comments on: Nortel files for bankruptcy https://blog.michaelfmcnamara.com/2009/01/nortel-files-for-bankruptcy/ technology, networking, virtualization and IP telephony Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:47:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Michael McNamara https://blog.michaelfmcnamara.com/2009/01/nortel-files-for-bankruptcy/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:43:08 +0000 http://blog.michaelfmcnamara.com/?p=568#comment-489 I have the same philosophy as you do Tom, let’s wait and see what if anything actually happens. Unfortunately there will always be those folks that believe the only solution is a Cisco solution, and this move by Nortel will only fuel that fire. In my case I will be inviting HP, Juniper and Cisco in to get a basic understanding of their LAN/WAN portfolios and pricing, however, this effort will be dedicated toward contingency planning should Nortel unexpectedly close shop.

I’m actually scheduled to deploy approximately $700,000 worth or Nortel equipment at a regional hospital in the next two months. This will be an all IP network infrastructure including 300+ i2002/i2004 IP phones, 50+ ERS5520-48T switches, and 2 ERS8600 switches.

Thanks for your input!

]]> By: Tom https://blog.michaelfmcnamara.com/2009/01/nortel-files-for-bankruptcy/comment-page-1/#comment-488 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:54:35 +0000 http://blog.michaelfmcnamara.com/?p=568#comment-488 Yes, it is a feeding frenzy.

I’ve heard from a couple people opining that our organization should now buy Cisco hardware. I prefer to take a wait and see approach for the next 4-6 months to see what happens.

All our Nortel hardware is Enterprise Data, except for our PBX (CS 1000M) and VM (Call Pilot). We lucked out and instead of doing a mulit-year upgrade, upgraded all our old ES 8100s to new ERS 4500s in the summer of 2008. The 4500 is a newer routing switch. We also have many ES 470 switches. So from a currency standpoint, we are in pretty good shape.

Even *if* Nortel went away tomorrow, the technology is still good and there will be hardware available for purchase from resellers. Additionally, there are other firms which offer repair and support services for Nortel hardware.

But it’s disappointing that some people are essentially panicking. Nortel equipment that worked prior to bankruptcy will work after bankruptcy. Some rash comments that I’ve seen elsewhere Nortel hardware should be removed and a installed as soon as possible do not contribute to a thoughtful discussion.

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