From: Alex Steer (alex.steer@eison.co.uk)
Date: Wed Sep 24 2008 - 09:25:09 ART
Dear group,
Could anyone give me some advice as to what equipment I should use when
building a SP lab?
I guess more to the point is what key features I should be looking for
in the IOS check to ensure the routers/switches I have / buy will
support what I need.
I currently have a R&S lab:-
Some 2503s
Some 1721s
3 3620s (doesn't look like these will even run LDP,TDP)
1 3640 (only supports LDP...)
1 7204 NPE200 (only supports TDP...)
2 3560s 8port
2 3550s 24port
A big 7500 frame-switch
All routers have max dram / flash. Basically I want to sell the crap
that I no longer need and get some new stuff that I will.
The Cisco spec currently says:-
* 2600 series routers
* 3600 series routers
* 3700 series routers
* 7200 series routers
* Catalyst 3550 series switch
* IOS 12.2T (ENTERPRISE PLUS/H323 MCM)
* IOS 12.3T (ENTERPRISE PLUS/H323 MCM)
* IOS 12.3T (ENTERPRISE PLUS/H323 MCM)
* IOS 12.2S (SERVICE PROVIDER/SECURE SHELL 3DES)
* IOS 12.2 (IP SERVICES)
Does that mean I don't need the 3560s? Are the 3550s going to be
replaced soon?
I cant afford a load of 3700s / 7200VXRs.
Is there some thing people typically go for here to replace them?
3600, which ones? I was under the impression 3620 and below do not
support label switching?
How many of each is needed?
I'm just after some basic suggestions for a lab really. I am aware I
could do a lot of this on dynamips but I kind of like the real thing if
its possible.
Many thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Alex
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