From: istong@stong.org
Date: Thu Mar 22 2007 - 18:03:24 ART
Roger,
You don't need the "G" for the 3560 so save your money
there. You may also want to consider a 4700 router for your
frame relay switch as you can load it with 12 high speed
serial interfaces. Otherwise looks great.
Ian
www.CCIE4u.com
> Hi All,
>
> I'm planning on building out my CCIE R&S Equipment Rack
> and would like to know your thoughts if all of this would
> be sufficient or overkill.
>
> 6 - 2611XM Routers 256/48
> 6 - WIC-1T For the 2611XMs
> 2 - WS-C3550-24-EMI Switches
> 2 - WS-C3560G-24TS-S Switches
> 1 - 2511 - Terminal Server
> 1 - 3640 w/NM-8A/S (To Use As Frame Relay Switch)
>
> What do you think? Am I missing anything or need any
> additional modules? (besides cables, rackmounts, and
> memory) I chose to go with the 2611XMs instead of six
> 3640s since it seemed the cheapest method of having higher
> RAM/Flash capabilities. Also, I figured it was maybe
> worth paying slightly more having two 10/100 ports
> built-in rather than having to buy a 3640 + $100 each for
> the NM-2E2W for two regular 10baseT ports.
>
> For my 3640 with NM-8A/S module, would this work well to
> serve as my frame relay switch? It would work exactly the
> same way as if I bought a 2522, right? It doesn't look
> like I can find a lot of 2522s on fleabay so I was
> wondering if this might be a good alternate route.
>
> For the switches, if my budget can allow it, would it be
> better to really have 4 switches or do I only need two for
> the lab? Also, for the 3560 switch, should I be looking
> at the 3560 model or do I need to get the 3560G version
> instead?
>
> I just want to be sure that I'm getting the right gear
> before I unload the truck on all this. Thanks in advance.
>
>
> -Roger
>
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