[rancid] rancid use scenarios

[Chris Moody]

I'm currently using rancid for backups of a handful of devices (83 to be 
exact) and love it.  Our group has used it numerous occasions to prove 
when changes did/didn't occur.

At any rate, I'm needing some usage scenarios to help me sell the 
concept to a larger audience at my office.  We have another team that is 
responsible for several hundred nodes and has nothing like rancid in 
place.  I'm planning to get them using the service, but need more 
"weight" in selling the idea to them.

What are some of the largest deployments of rancid (also anyone willing 
to give contact info to vouch for their numbers?)?  Anyone have 
experience in enterprise scale usage?  Any caveats?  Any tips?

Any insights and stories are appreciated.  If I can demonstrate that the 
  tool(s) can reliably handle a large load of devices, the widespread 
usage may become a reality instead of just my recommendation.

Cheers,
-Chris