From: Michael Breen (mbreen@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Mon Jun 17 2002 - 00:46:30 GMT-3
Alright, just to clear this all up...
The 3550 runs IOS code NOT CatOS. CatOS is set/clear commands just like the
5000/6500 layer 2 switches. IOS has... well IOS commands, just like the
2924/3524xls and 6500 running Native IOS does. The 3550 does have a license
that enables layer 3 routing functionality. It programs exactly like the IOS
code running on the 6500's MSFC or a d 6500 with Native IOS where you create
Switched Virtual Interfaces (SVIs) to route between VLANs.
If you want to learn layer 2 functionality of the 3550, buy a 2924xl or
3524xl.
If you want to learn the layer 2 AND layer 3 functionality of the 3550, but
a 3550 or a 6509 running Native IOS.
--MB
-----Original Message-----
From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com]On Behalf Of
Phil
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 8:59 AM
To: Todd Carswell; Kurt Kruegel
Cc: Carley, Charles; 'Bill Mckenzie'; ccielab@groupstudy.com
Subject: Re: Changes of lab=loss of $$
I've never seen a 3550 but isn't the 3550 a IOS based switch? Like the
Native 6509 with MSFCs and 2948-L3 switches?
Thanks!
Phil
Todd Carswell <acarswell@nc.rr.com> escreveu: A friend of mine got his
hands on a 3550 and tried to configure it. He
said that the CLI is much different than that of the Cat5. The command
syntax is sort of a blend between a router and a switch. He did not
like the syntax because setting up VLANs required more commands.
More stuff to learn for the exam. I'm glad to hear that Cisco wants to
make the exam more like the real world, though.
Todd Carswell
Kurt Kruegel wrote:
>as a cheaper alternative get a 3524xl or 3548xl (need 48 ports?)
>the os shouldn't be that far off from the 3550.
>i havent used a 3550 yet but there can't be much of a feature or command
>difference.
>ideas ?
>
>"Carley, Charles" wrote:
>
>>I am sure this thread will continue on for a while but this is what I
think.
>>A new 3550 runs about $3k new from Cisco which is still much higher than a
>>used Cat 5000. It would seem to me that learning concepts on a 5000 (how
to
>>do trunking, VLAN's, one arm routing) would still make sense and then you
>>can rent a day on a rack and nail the new syntax. I am sure that 3550's
>>will begin to show up before to long in the pay racks. I imagine Cisco
>>chose the 3550 over a 6500 to continue with there commitment to make lab
>>equipment reasonably affordable to most candidates. As for the 3920 I have
>>always thought it was a bad investment, I am using the 3920 simulation
>>software and I feel it will prepare me for anything that my be on the lab.
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Bill Mckenzie [mailto:bmckenzie@hotmail.com]
>>Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 12:58 PM
>>To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
>>Subject: Changes of lab=loss of $$
>>
>>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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