From: Duncan Maccubbin (duncan.maccubbin@earthlink.net)
Date: Thu Jul 13 2006 - 12:06:48 ART
I have bought 4 2621XMs off the bay for <$800 each within the last few months.
-----Original Message-----
>From: Alexei Monastyrnyi <alexeim@orcsoftware.com>
>Sent: Jul 13, 2006 9:24 AM
>To: Brian McGahan <bmcgahan@internetworkexpert.com>
>Cc: "Russell Kelly (rukelly)" <rukelly@cisco.com>, loke <loke14@gmail.com>, David Fuller <fullerdavid@hotmail.com>, ccielab@groupstudy.com
>Subject: Re: R/S CCIE Lab Kit
>
>2611XM differs dramatically in price from 2611, the minimum I found was
>1500 USD, compare to 400 USD for bare 2611 router.
>
>Problem with 2611 is that it cannot run 12.3T. But this is critical for
>IP/IOS features only, if I get it right.
>Do you think one can cover it in theory or renting a couple of sessions
>for these topics only?
>
>Or is it worth getting one 2611XM for all these features?
>
>A.
>
>on 7/13/2006 12:59 AM Brian McGahan wrote:
>> It depends on how much longevity you want in your purchase and
>> what, if any, other CCIE tracks do you want to use the equipment for.
>> If you are looking for a barebones setup just get a bunch of 2500s.
>> They are cheap, plentiful, and can do the majority of features covered
>> in the R&S exam. If you have a little more in your budget I would look
>> at the 2600XMs and 3640s. Above that I would look at 2801s or 2811s.
>> 3800s are nice but are mostly overkill home lab setup. For more info
>> take a look at http://www.internetworkexpert.com/resources/ccierack.htm
>>
>>
>>
>> HTH,
>>
>> Brian McGahan, CCIE #8593
>> bmcgahan@internetworkexpert.com
>>
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf
>>>
>> Of
>>
>>> Russell Kelly (rukelly)
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:50 PM
>>> To: loke; Marc Russell
>>> Cc: David Fuller; ccielab@groupstudy.com
>>> Subject: RE: R/S CCIE Lab Kit
>>>
>>> The 3620 can't do ipv6 (though it's capable of MPLS for the SP train)
>>> -- the 3640 is a good fit for the lab kit that requires 4+ FR
>>>
>> interfaces
>>
>>> -- also not he 2600's need a ROMMON upgrade to run the 12.2(17) train
>>> and memory upgrades (The minimum boot ROM version is 12.1(3r)T1) --
>>> unless you want to mess around with TFTP boot parameters --
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf
>>>
>> Of
>>
>>> loke
>>> Sent: 12 July 2006 21:34
>>> To: Marc Russell
>>> Cc: David Fuller; ccielab@groupstudy.com
>>> Subject: Re: R/S CCIE Lab Kit
>>>
>>> The cheapest routers you can get for studying for the CCIE R&S Lab are
>>> 2610,2611,3620. For switches you need 3550 or better. I would
>>>
>> recommend
>>
>>> doing Internetwork Expert's workbook. If you do IE's workbook you need
>>> like
>>> 9 routers, 2 switches, and a frame switch.
>>>
>>> Nick
>>>
>>> On 7/11/06, Marc Russell <mrussell@ccbootcamp.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> If you have access to a 60-70 percent off list program I would use
>>>> this program for the routers and switches. I recommend 2811's for
>>>>
>> the
>>
>>>> routers and 3550's for the switches.
>>>>
>>>> Modules such as WIC-1T's and WIC-2T's will still be cheaper used.
>>>>
>>>> However, I would still recommend a used Cisco 2522 for the frame
>>>> switch and a Cisco 2511 for the reverse telnet access server. You
>>>>
>> can
>>
>>>> also still use older Cisco 2500's and Cisco 2600's for your backbone
>>>> routers in most cases.
>>>>
>>>> You will still need to pickup misc items such as serial crossovers,
>>>> ethernet patch, octals, etc.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Marc Russell
>>>> Network Learning, Inc.
>>>> (A Cisco Learning Partner)
>>>> YES! We take Cisco Learning credits!
>>>> Ph# 248-620-9603
>>>> www.ccbootcamp.com/hardware.html (CCIE practice hardware)
>>>> www.ccbootcamp.com (CCIE Training)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf
>>>> Of David Fuller
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 12:22 PM
>>>> To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
>>>> Subject: R/S CCIE Lab Kit [bcc][faked-from]
>>>> Importance: Low
>>>>
>>>> Hi all
>>>>
>>>> Need some guidance on getting a home/office lab for 2-3 people
>>>>
>> aiming
>>
>>>> for their R/SCCIE Lab over the next 1-2 years. Keeping in mind the
>>>> recent changes to R/S CCIe Lab and any future updates, what should
>>>>
>> be
>>
>>>> included in home/office lab to pass the lab exam?
>>>>
>>>> For example, should we get any ethernet based routers? what is the
>>>> minimum spece router model we should pruchase? We know that 2500 are
>>>> pointless now becuase of the IOS and interface restrictions.
>>>>
>>>> Any ideas on the cats?
>>>>
>>>> Also, is it worth getting new kit from Cisco for labs/demos with
>>>> 60-70% off?
>>>> Does these prices come anywhere near to used kit prices?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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