From: Nick Griffin (nick.jon.griffin@gmail.com)
Date: Sat Jul 29 2006 - 17:00:32 ART
From a Layer2/Spanning tree perspective I think they bring some value. It
couldn't hurt you to have more than 2 switches in your Layer 2 topology for
preparation. Routing/Adv3550 features are a no go as stated.
On 7/29/06, Scott Morris <swm@emanon.com> wrote:
>
> Swouters?
>
> I thought the proper marketing term was Layer 3 Switches. ;) I think I
> like swouters better though. Or Routches? That sounds like you need
> medication to fix it.
>
>
> Scott Morris, CCIE4 (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service Provider) #4713, JNCIE
> #153, CISSP, et al.
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> Leon
> van Dongen
> Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 10:23 AM
> To: Anis Faruqui
> Cc: ccielab@groupstudy.com
> Subject: Re: 3524 Query-Can be helpfull for CCIE-LAB
>
> Hello Anis,
>
> The Cataylst 3524 is a good switch, although not suitable for CCIE
> preparation. The CCIE Lab exam tests your knowledge on configuration of
> Catalyst 3550 and soon Cataltyst 3560. The before mentioned switches are
> commonly referred to as "swouters", because of their ability to act as a
> full blown router. The Catalyst 3500XL series does not have similar
> functionalities
>
> If you are considering buying Catalyst 3524 because of budget restraints,
> you can always opt for renting equipment racks that'll feature the
> Catalyst
> 3550 on line.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Leon
>
> Anis Faruqui wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Friends can you please let me know that will 3524 Switch you can use
> > for your CCIE-LAB Preparation.
> >
> > reagrds,
> >
> > Anis Faruqui.
> >
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