From: kashif akhtar (kash_ccie@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Date: Sat Jun 15 2002 - 18:10:32 GMT-3
I don't think 3550 on exam is an XL switch. I think its just an enhanced
version of 2950 switch, where 2950 has a fixed configuration and 3550
doesn't. So i am planning on using 2950 Switch.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kurt Kruegel" <kurt@cybernex.net>
To: "Carley, Charles" <charlesc@aiinet.com>
Cc: "'Bill Mckenzie'" <bmckenzie@hotmail.com>; <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 4:57 PM
Subject: Re: Changes of lab=loss of $$
> as a cheaper alternative get a 3524xl or 3548xl (need 48 ports?)
> the os shouldn't be that far off from the 3550.
> i havent used a 3550 yet but there can't be much of a feature or command
> difference.
> ideas ?
>
> "Carley, Charles" wrote:
>
> > I am sure this thread will continue on for a while but this is what I
think.
> > A new 3550 runs about $3k new from Cisco which is still much higher than
a
> > used Cat 5000. It would seem to me that learning concepts on a 5000
(how to
> > do trunking, VLAN's, one arm routing) would still make sense and then
you
> > can rent a day on a rack and nail the new syntax. I am sure that 3550's
> > will begin to show up before to long in the pay racks. I imagine Cisco
> > chose the 3550 over a 6500 to continue with there commitment to make lab
> > equipment reasonably affordable to most candidates. As for the 3920 I
have
> > always thought it was a bad investment, I am using the 3920 simulation
> > software and I feel it will prepare me for anything that my be on the
lab.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bill Mckenzie [mailto:bmckenzie@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 12:58 PM
> > To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
> > Subject: Changes of lab=loss of $$
> >
> > Here's a problem and I think quite a few people would agree with me that
> > have their lab between October and November 4th. It's almost not worth
it to
> >
> > buy a Cat 5000 or Cisco 3920 for a home lab (even though you could
probably
> > get a little better deal on one right now) because, what happens when
you
> > try to sell it later? No one needs it that is taking their test after
Nov.
> > 4th.
> >
> > I'm just moaning. Has anyone used the 3920 simulation software
available?
> >
> > Also, because by then I'm sure they will have replaced all the Cat
5000's
> > with the 3550's, does it use the same command set as a 3524 switch?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any help,
> > Bill Mckenzie
> >
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