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CCNP/CCIE LAB wishlist!
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| Layer3 2001-05-20, 11:16 pm |
| Hello all,
What would you peeps suggest for the ideal lab to build for CCNP/CCIE preparation?
The objective is to minimize the cost while maximizing features and topologies that the CCIE lab will be covering. (So no crappy GSR 12,000's!)
Input greatly appreciated!
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| strikeattack 2001-05-22, 7:21 am |
| I would probably get two 2600-series routers and a 3524-xl-en switch. However, this will cost you ATLEAST 2 grand. But its a not a bad setup. | |
| Layer3 2001-05-22, 11:27 am |
| Only 1 switch? Why the 3524-xl-en as opposed to getting a couple 1900 or 2900 series switches? What wics would you get for the 2600's to prepare for the CCIE? | |
| jbar8360 2001-05-22, 12:31 pm |
| Ok heres a setup
3-cat5500 w sup3, rsm, atm mod, 24pt fe
2-3600 w/ eth serial and tk ring.
1-7000 series just for the hell of it
1-800 cause they just suck
LOL...
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| strikeattack 2001-05-22, 12:40 pm |
| I was assuming that you were on a budget. If you can afford two, certainly then get two. If you can only afford one switch, plug both routers into the switch, set up a crossover serial cable between them, enable routing, configure RouterA's FE interface to be in Subnet A, and configure RouterB's FE interface to be in subnet B.Then get two nodes (a laptop and a server for example), and configure one in subnet A and one in subnet B. Even though your two routers are plugged into the same switch, they will be operating in two different subnets on their Ethernet interface and the two nodes WILL HAVE TO ROUTE through the crossover serial interface in order to speak to eachother.
Or, get two switches and just enable routing.
Its up to you, I'm just answering the question.
BTW, Jbar, I would go with atleast 4 Catalyst 6500 series switches, that way you canfigure them in redundant pairs on both sides of the subnet. Duh!  |
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