From: kym blair (kymblair@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Date: Tue Jun 25 2002 - 08:33:46 GMT-3
Mike,
While Cisco is removing the set-based 5000 and has not announced the
addition of the set-based 6500, there has been talk of adding 6500's in the
future; and even if Cisco doesn't add the 6500 to the lab this year (because
they would be too expensive for the average candidate), the industry sure
uses 6500's. Therefore, don't rule out buying a 5000 to get hands-on
practice with a set-based switch.
The 3500 is basically the same IOS-based Enterprise Software as your 2900.
HTH, Kym
>From: "Mike Flanagan" <mikenoc@mindspring.com>
>Reply-To: "Mike Flanagan" <mikenoc@mindspring.com>
>To: <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
>Subject: Catalyst suggestions for post October CCIE test
>Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 23:42:12 -0400
>
> Hello,
>
> I am looking to add another Catalyst to my CCIE lab and would like
>some suggestions.I plan on taking the test post October so buying a 5000
>will be pointless. I already have a 2900XL and would like something
>comparable
>to
>the 3550 that will soon be added to the test. The 3550 are a little bit
>pricey
>so is
>there a Catalyst that I can use that is comparable in CLI and setup ? Also
>I
>would prefer it to have a serial module as well.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike
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